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Merritt Boat Works Yachts for Sale

Custom Sportfishing Yachts Built for Performance

Merritt Boat & Engine Works is a premier American shipyard specializing in custom sportfishing yachts. Built in Pompano Beach, Florida, each Merritt yacht is designed for serious offshore performance and long-range comfort. With over 65 years of craftsmanship, Merritt is trusted by anglers and yacht owners worldwide.

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Current Merritt Boat Works Yacht Listings

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About Merritt Boat Works Yachts

A Legacy Rooted in Sportfishing Tradition

Founded in 1948 and building boats since 1955, Merritt Boat & Engine Works is a family-run shipyard based in Pompano Beach, Florida. Now led by the third generation, the Merritt family has established one of the most respected names in the custom sportfishing world, known for uncompromising quality and performance.

Tailored Yachts for Demanding Anglers

Merritt specializes in fully custom sportfishing yachts, designed to meet each owner's specific needs for tournament-level fishing, comfort, and offshore endurance. From layout to finishes, every detail is developed in close collaboration with the client to ensure maximum functionality and aesthetic precision.

Signature Builds and Loyal Owners

Notable yachts include the 80-foot Merrittorious and 77-foot Artemis, both celebrated for their elegant lines and fishing-ready capabilities. Merritt’s client base includes serious anglers, repeat owners, and those seeking one-of-a-kind builds that hold their value on and off the water.

Advanced Construction, Proven at Sea

Merritt pioneered the use of lightweight composites such as carbon fiber, Kevlar, and resin-infused epoxy in custom hull construction. These techniques, combined with deep-V hulls and precision engineering, result in yachts that are fast, quiet, fuel-efficient, and exceptionally seaworthy in offshore conditions.

Merritt Boat Works at a Glance

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Based in Pompano Beach, Florida, Merritt Boat & Engine Works draws on over 75 years of family-owned expertise in sportfishing yacht construction and service.

Specialities

The shipyard excels in custom and semi-custom sportfishing yachts (37–86 ft), engineered for tournament-level offshore performance and luxurious amenities.

Size Range

Merritt models span from 37 ft early designs up to 86 ft flagship sportfishers, including the latest 2022 67‑foot models and custom 80‑ and 88‑foot vessels

Hull Configurations

Employing classic deep‑V and cold‑molded hulls with streamlined superstructures, Merritt designs prioritize stability, speed, and offshore handling.

Hull Materials

Merritt integrates advanced composites—resin-infused epoxy, carbon fiber, Kevlar, and foam core—into vacuum-bagged fiberglass hulls for strength, lightweight performance, and durability.

Services

The yard offers cradle-to-grave support: full custom builds, repair and mechanical service, paint, brokerage, insurance, and owner advocacy—all coordinated from in-house supply, insurance, and service divisions.

Merritt Boat Works Projects

New Yacht Construction Expertise with Merritt Boat Works

Worth Avenue Yachts brings hands‑on experience to every Merritt commission, translating the yard’s Florida heritage and composite know‑how into a clear, owner‑focused build plan. Our brokers, engineers, and captains understand Merritt’s cold‑molded deep‑V platforms, weight‑saving carbon reinforcements, and exacting joinery standards. We negotiate preferred build slots, refine fishing‑centric layouts, and log each decision in a transparent milestone schedule, so you can track progress from keel lay to first sea trial.

Merritt is the sportfisher of choice for owners who want tournament speed, quiet ride, and handcrafted detail without compromise. Through our proprietary database of “started builds,” we can secure partially completed hulls—such as the latest 67‑ and 80‑foot models—for faster delivery while preserving full customization of cockpit, tower, and interior décor. With Worth Avenue Yachts as your advocate, you gain insider yard access, independent technical reviews, and global flag‑state support, ensuring your new Merritt is launched on time, on budget, and ready to chase big game anywhere in the world.