1970 Merritt 44' (13.41 m) Broadhurst Marlin Sportsfisherman
Clearwater, Florida, United States
This classic 44' Broadhurst was built by Len Broadhurst designer/ builder for Merritt who built this vessel and two others upon his brief departure from Merritt.
- Sport Fishing
- Power
- Used
- Diesel
- Wood Hull
FEATURES: |
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Complete repair to wooden hull |
Bottom painting |
Zinc replacement |
Deck sanding |
Finishing to teak |
Notable Upgrades: New batteries 2019, Fuel & Water pumps. New back up controls (gear shift & throttle), not installed. |
Major bottom repair in 2019
$ 59,000 USD
€ 55,435 Euros
$ 75,560 CAD
£ 46,893 GBP
Description
Purchase this classic sports fisherman from The Clearwater Marine Aquarium and help support their mission of Rescue, Rehabilitation and Release of marine life.. This classic 44' Broadhurst was built by Len Broadhurst designer/ builder for Merritt who built this vessel and two others upon his brief departure from Merritt. This is a 1970 classic build for a sportfish yacht constructed of epoxied Juniper wood planking. 1991 Twin 903 Cummins w/ 1400 hours and Capital 1.5:1 Gears. 15KW Onan Generator. Equipped with a Rybovich Tuna Tower with steering and controls. It also a large Rybovich fighting chair. This vessel compliments the Merritt legacy and is ready to run offshore in search of records and memories. Maintenance, Repair & spares Major bottom repair in 2019 by Pitman ($15,000) to include: Complete repair to wooden hull Bottom painting Zinc replacement Deck sanding & finishing to teak (this was not done by Pittman)and was an additional $1,850)) New batteries 2019, Fuel & Water pumps New back up controls (gear shift & throttle), not installed 2 spare props 2 outriggers, currently not fitted to boat Running spares to include filters & zincs.
Specifications
LOA: 44' (13.41 Meters)
Type: Power- Used
Year: 1970
Beam: 14' 10''
Draft Max: 4' 2''
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Wood
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Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Cummins
- Engine Model: 903
- Engine Year: 1991
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: Direct
- Power HP: 425.00
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 1400.00
- Engine Location: Port
Engine 2
- Engine Make: Cummins
- Engine Model: 903
- Engine Year: 1991
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: Direct
- Power HP: 425.00
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 1400.00
- Engine Location: Starboard
Generators
Generator 1
- Generator Make: Onan
- Generator KW: 15.00
Full Details
Maintenance, Repair & Spares
Major bottom repair in 2019 by Pitman ($15,000) to include:
- Complete repair to wooden hull
- Bottom painting
- Zinc replacement
- Deck sanding & finishing to teak
New batteries 2019, Fuel & Water pumps
New back up controls (gear shift & throttle), not installed
2 spare props
2 outriggers, currently not fitted to boat
Running spares to include filters & zincs
Additional Info
- 15KW Onan Generator
- Rybovich Tuna Tower
- Rybovich Fighting Chair
- Princess 3 ring Stove/Oven
- Refrigerator with space for full sized domestic refrigerator
- Set of outriggers currently not installed on boat
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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