Customization is the name of the game on our 86' Merritt. Her owner has built multiple Merritt boats over the years and uses his knowledge and experience to consistently make the next one even more impressive than the last.

Highlights of this build include a Sea Keeper M26. Two oversized dedicated mezzanine AC blowers. Recessed aft saloon bulkhead creating an oversized mezzanine. One of the most customized interiors in the industry. Furuno 360 degree scanning sonar tube. Not to mention the finish and woodwork we have come to expect from Merritt.

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about Merritt’s Boat & Engine Works

Merritt's Boat & Engine Works is a family owned and operated business. They are located on the Intracoastal in Pompano Beach, FL south of the Hillsboro Inlet. The Merritt family name personifies the growth of the boating industry in South Florida. After leaving their Long Island home in 1947 Franklin (Roy) and Ennis Merritt purchased a 10 acre tract of land on the Intracoastal Waterway in Pompano Beach, Florida. In 1948 Merritt's Boat and Engine Works was born.

The boat yard began building boats in 1955. The two sons, Buddy and Allen were involved in much of the yard's daily activities. Buddy managed the boat building division, and Allen was responsible for the supervision and administration of the business. Allen still holds that position to this day. As an avid fisherman, Buddy built what he perceived to be the perfect fishing boat. The first of his 37 footers were totally lacking the comforts taken for granted today. They were built for one purpose... to catch tuna fish. The results were a huge success. It became immediately obvious to the boating community that the Merritt name would not only represent outstanding service and repair, but also ground-breaking boat construction and expertise.

Many changes have occurred since the boat yard was started in 1948. While the 37 footers have grown to include yachts up to 86 feet, with many luxurious enhancements, the small Mom & Pop ambiance of the boat yard has basically remained the same. Many of the boat yard staff have remained dedicated to the company for decades, becoming truly a part of the Merritt family.