2018 Merritt 86 Convertible 86" | OWL'S NEST

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OWL’S NEST, 86ft Merritt Hull #105, has all the equipment, systems, electronics, amenities and a spacious 5 stateroom/4 head layout (including crew quarters) to fish and cruise anywhere in the world. Proven Merritt seaworthy performance and durable build, with gorgeous handcrafted teak interior.

2018 Merritt 86 Convertible

EXTENDED WARRANTY ON ENGINES TILL 01/07/2024

OWL’S NEST, Merritt Hull #105, is the 8th of 9 custom 86 ft. sportfish yachts designed by Roy Merritt and built by Merritt Boatworks. Not only are the immense interior living spaces and accommodations of superyacht quality, the 86 ft. OWL’S NEST is agile, highly maneuverable, and capable of tournament fishing, cruising, and docking anywhere in the world. She offers a comfortable ride, taking on head seas (and any other direction) with ease, and twin Seakeeper gyrostabilizers provide roll stability. The Merritt 86 is designed and engineered to go the distance safely and efficiently with redundancy of critical machinery and systems, and to perform well with a refined running bottom, powered by twin 2600hp MTU diesels.

OWL’S NEST comfortably accommodates 8 guests/owner and 2 crew members, including captain in 5 staterooms and 4 heads. Merritt’s signature impeccable joinery, high-end appliances, fixtures, materials, furnishings, entertainment systems, along with cleverly built-in storage throughout the yacht, provide everything needed for relaxation and socializing at the dock or underway to remote fishing grounds. The foredeck features a gigantic sunpad with pop-up TV for outdoor socializing, sunning, and entertainment. Her huge cockpit and open bridge with hardtop and tower are well-equipped and outfitted for serious sportfishing. The beautiful distinctive Merritt profile along with graceful, unbroken sheerline, rounded transom, rich teak, and build quality, put Merritt consistently at the top of best sportfish boat lists.

The opportunity to own a custom Merritt 86—one of the nicest superyachts sportfishing boats on the planet, without a near decade build-time wait, doesn't happen very often. But due to the owner’s change of plans, OWL’S NEST is currently available for sale.

HIGHLIGHTS:

5 Stateroom/4 head layout (including crew)Owner's 3rd Merritt builtTwin 2600hp MTU's with only 1,275 original hoursTwin Northern Light 38kw generatorsMiya Epoch teaser reelsEskimo ice maker3- Head Hunter Mach 5 fresh water pumps Sidepower bow thruster SubZero refrigerationTwin Seakeeper gyrostabilizers -model 1612HDOmni sonarTwin Atlas shore power transformersDometic/Spot Zero water purifying system(2) Watermakers, Inc. watermakers Merrill Stevens Yachts is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by United Yacht Sales. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel

Vessel Walkthrough

Salon:

Electric Marine Power door opens to the interiorSalon features traditional natural Teak with a satin finishLarge U-Shaped leather settee to port with storage and flip-up armsThe aft starboard corner of the salon houses the entertainment center with a large flat screen televisionForward is a built-in cabinet with bar storage and the large, angular dinetteAir conditioning is pumped into the salon and galley from overhead Teak-accented beams

Galley:

To port and features a large L-shaped granite countertop24” Cooktop with stainless-steel liner and lift-up lid and oven(4) Sub-Zero refrigerator drawers and two freezer drawers

Companionway:

Moving below, the stairway is lined with teak wainscoting along the companionway to a laundry closet with a stacked washer and dryer to starboard.

Master Stateroom:

To port and features:

King bedSatin Teak cabinetry and closetsLarge ensuite head with a full shower and solid granite vanity countertops

Starboard Guest Stateroom:

Over/under bunksShares a full head with port Guest Stateroom

Port Guest Stateroom:

Over/under bunks

Forward VIP Stateroom Features:

Island berthTwo full-length closetsEnsuite head with vanityGranite countertopsLarge shower

Crew Quarters:

Beneath the galley and accessed at the base of the companionway stairs.

It features:

Full-size over/under bunksFull headAccess to the pump room and engine room though the watertight door

Flybridge - Helm and Electronics:

Open and roomyForward of the console is an L-shaped lounge to port with storage beneathHigh-low table and a drink box forwardPlenty of storage for PFDs and a host of other itemsStarboard is another drink box forward, with a fore-and-aft bench seat, storage cabinet and an aft-facing seat behind itConsole offset to port with the helm along the centerline(3) 16-inch Multifunctional screensGarmin 8624 - GPSMAP 8624, MFG# 010-01512-01, 24" Full HD widescreen Glass Bridge Multi-Function Display. Multi-Touch control, HDMI in/out, WiFi, 6-way split screen, USB PC control, J1939 engine data. Preloaded g2 charts for U.S. coast and lakes, Canada and BahamasGMR Fantom 4 - GMR 4 Fantom Radar, MFG# K10-00012-13, Solid State Pulse Compression technology allows 40 Watt radar to perform similar to a 6KW unit. Motionscope uses Doppler effect to detect moving targets. Excellent short range perfomance. Includes 4' antenna.GMI 20 Garmin GSD26 PM411-C-LWM - GMI 20 Digital Marine Display Garmin GSD26 sounder module Pocket mount low, medium chirp transducer with a 40 degree low angle and 16 degree medium angle, pocket mountGarmin - AIS 600 Class B AIS Black Box w/ GPS antenna-add silent switchFuruno TZ touch BB - Navnet TZ touch blackboxMCU002 TZ Touch Remote - Furuno remote control unit for NavNet TZT systemsFuruno GP330B GPS antenna Furuno DFF3 - uruno GP330B GPS NMEA2K antennaFuruno DFF3 - Furuno DFF3 sounder module. Digital Black Box Fish Finder, MFG# DFF3, Sounder module for use with NavNet-3D and NavNet-VX2. 1, 2 or 3 KW (transducer dependent), two selectable frequencies from 28-200 KHz, 12/24volts DC. Transducers NOT included.Transducers - 50/200 3 kW transducer to be used with DFF3Nmea2k smartducer 20 deg - DT820BV-235-N2 235 kHz depth temp with 20 degree deadriseFAR2127 25kW processor/pedestal - Furuno FAR2127 Black Box DC processor, pedestal, 30 meter cable with RCU015 controllerFURC-XN24AF/ 8 8 ft array - FAR 2127 radar 8 ft arrayIcom IC-M506 31 - Icom IC-M506-31 VHF radio with rear mic/nmea 2k/hailerPoly Planar MA3013-W - 3" flush mount speaker in whiteGarmin 7612 - Garmin 7612 chartplotter. Without sounder. Built in GPS antenna, nmea2k capable, network portsGarmin 7610 chartplotter non xsv (no sounder)Garmin 7610 - GMI 20 Digital Marine Display - GMI 20 Digital Marine DisplayRam microphone for Icom IC-M506 31- to connect to bridgeVHF radiosACR RCL-300A remote controlled HID spotlight, includes URP-102-point pad, URC-300 master controller 1,000,000 CDACR URP-102 Point Pad for RCL-100 searchlights- extra tower remoteACR UPR-102 Point Pad - Autopilot systemAP70 IMO pack analogSimrad QS80 quickleverSimrad RC42N compass Simrad RF25N N2K Rudder FeedbackFLIR M-625S Thermal cameraKVH V7-HTSSierra Wireless ES450-AA Comrod AC21BI cell AN-7000 Comrod AV90BI16-2 16' VHF Shakespeare SRA-50GPS 19x NMEA2000Garmin weather GXM53(2) In-dash boxes that house key displays and switches for lighting, fuel transfer, the gyros, Humphree trim tabs, Jastram steering control and MTU engine-control panels, as well as fuel and water gauges, VHF radios and the Furuno radar control panel.(3) BlueWater helm chairsPipeWelders tower with Merritt hardtop houses teaser reels, LED lighting, and a host of electronics and controls in the tower.

Cockpit:

Well Laid-out expansive cockpitMezzanine features an L-Shaped lounge with drink box, storage beneath and a high-low table to port, and a seat with storage all the way to starboard. There are three wide, deep freezers—two to port and one to starboard—with engine-room access on the centerline.Large athwartship fish box with Eskimo ice dumpUndergunwale storage boxesWalk-through transom doorIn-deck fittings to support on-deck portable live wells

Pump Room:

The pump room is well-laid-out with all air conditioning chillers(2) Watermakers Inc. reverse-osmosis desalinators(2) Water heatersLarge toolboxFull workbench with vise

Engine Room:

Enter the engine room through either the pump room or the cockpitWatertight doors bring you to a machinery space that is extremely well-executedFilters and engine-service access points are easily accessed all around the enginesThe 38kw Northern Lights generators are mounted at the aft end of the engines, with complete 360-degree access for easy maintenanceThe gyros are aft of the generators and offer great access for ­maintenance and service

Exclusions

Owner's personal effects and custom live bait well's.

Mechanical Disclaimer

Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.