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1983 Merritt 46 Sportfish

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

$449,000

 Hull #5 of the 46 line and the most iconic on the market. This 1983 46’ Merritt Sportfish has received many upgrades over the years including a new bausch hardtop, all-new faux teak, electronics, house paint, black mask, and an interior refit. She is powered with Cummins QSM 11's with only 2150 hours on them and fully serviced and maintained. A very rare opportunity to own such a one-of-a-kind boat.Very motivated seller as they are moving up in size.

Disclaimer

Thunder Marine is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Navis Yacht Group.

Basic Boat Info

Make: Merritt
Model: 46 Sportfish
Year: 1983
Condition: Used
Category: Power
Construction: Fiberglass

Dimensions

Length: 46 ft / 14.02 m
Length Overall: 45 ft / 13.72 m
Beam: 15'4 ft / 4.67 m
Min Draft: 4 ft
Cabins Count: 2

Engines / Speed

Engines: 2
Engine #1 Specs:
  • Make: Cummins
  • Model: QSM 11
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 660hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Engine Hours: 2150
Engine #2 Specs:
  • Make: Cummins
  • Model: QSM 11
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 660hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Engine Hours: 2150
Total Engine Power: 1,320hp
Cruising Speed: 28 kn
Maximum Speed: 35 kn

Tanks

Fuel Tanks: 1
Fuel Tank Capacity: 750 gal
Water Tanks: 1
Water Tank Capacity: 125 gal

Other

Heads Count: 2
Boat Class: Sports Fishing Boats

Galley/Salon
  • Fridge
  • Wine fridge
  • Microwave
  • Cabinets
  • New countertop/sink in 2020
  • Kitchen table with bench seats and storage below
  • Flat screen TV
  • Storage
  • Couch with storage beneath
  • Stainless steel sink
  • Stereo system
  • Custom teak table
Hallway Head
  • Shower 
  • Mirrored vanity with shelf storage
  • New sink/countertop (in 2020)
  • Toilet 
Forward Stateroom
  • 2 twin bunks
  • Closet
  • Overhead rod storage 
Master Stateroom/Master Head En Suite
  • All new bedding 2023
  • 2 twin bunks
  • Closet 
  • Drawers 
  • En suite head with shower
  • New sink/countertops in 2020
Cockpit
  • Bait tray freezer
  • Drink cooler
  • Ice chest
  • Storage drawers 
  • Fighting Chair
  • New cockpit lights (2023)
  • Engine room access
  • Cockpit seatings
  • Merritt transom tuna door
Bridge
  • 2 Garmins 7612 & 8612 
  • GPS Map 742
  • GNC 20 (autopilot) 
  • GMX 53 (Sirumxm)
  • Smartcraft vessel view
  • Fusion MNS-NRX300
  • New bausch tower ( in 2020)
  • New rod holders/rack
  • New center rigger
Current Service & Updates/Upgrades
  • After cooler and 1000 hr service completed in September 2023
  • New teak in 2015
  • New bausch tower in 2019
  • New engine room lights (2023)
  • House paint/mask paint (2021)
  • New faux teak, (toe rail, house, helm pot, half round, bulkhead In 2021)
  • New countertops/sinks (2020)
  • New bedding (2023)
  • New radar (2021)
  • All new electronics 
  • New non skid on bow(2023)
  • Repowered (2015)
  • New watermaker (2015)
Fishing Equipment
  • Outriggers
  • Center rigger
  • Rod holders
  • Cockpit freezer
  • 2 fish boxes
  • Livewell
Engine & Mechanical Equipment
  • Northern lights
  • Generator 2300 hours
  • 50 amp shore cord
  • Battery charger
  • Oil change system
  • Trim tabs
  • Pump room
  • Engine room access from cockpit
  • Engine room lighting 
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

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