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53 Merritt 1977 Boat for Sale

Nic-nac

ASKING PRICE: $1,195,000 Watch Price

North Palm Beach, FL

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Nic-nac Boat | 53' Merritt 1977

1977 53' Merritt Convertible for Sale - "NIC-NAC"

Rarely does an opportunity come available for a coveted 53’ Merritt Boat at this caliber and condition. NIC-NAC was built as XIAPHUS as Hull #28 and has benefited from pedigree owners during her lifetime with previous names including NANCY ANN, ADAM’S FOLLY, and SALEMWOLF. Her current owner purchased in 2020 and she has been lovingly cared for and refitted to the highest standards. This listing sheet truly does not do her justice and she must be seen to appreciate the true condition and value. 

Some of NIC-NAC’s notable features/upgrades include the following: 

  • Complete engine room makeover and re-power with new MAN I6-850 main engines (211 hours) and too many system updates and modifications to list - 2024
  • Awlcraft 2000 complete paint job (“Ice Blue” hull & “Matterhorn White” topsides) – 2022
  • Cockpit mezzanine added - 2022
  • New cockpit fuel tanks and teak deck - 2024
  • Bow Thruster 
  • Garmin electronics upgrades - 2022
  • Interior LED lighting upgrades - 2022 

NIC-NAC features a thoughtful 2-stateroom/2-head layout with companionway berth. Her spacious salon has been updated with new soft goods and she features beautiful, satin-finished teak interior woodwork throughout. In addition, her lighting has been updated to LED with new headliners and wall coverings also installed. 

With her new I6-850 HP MAN’s, NIC-NAC’s performance is impressive. At 1,950 RPM’s, she cruises at 30 knots burning 54 gallons per hour (combined). 

NIC-NAC’s upgrade/refit work list is truly too long to list. If you are looking for a pedigree Merritt Boat in true “Palm Beach condition”, this is your boat! 

Easy to view in North Palm Beach, FL.

Additional photos available upon request.

Denison Yachting is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Allied Marine - Stuart.

Denison Yacht Sales offers the details of this yacht in good faith but can’t guarantee the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of this boat for sale. This yacht for sale is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal from that yacht market without notice. She is offered as a convenience by this yacht broker to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.

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Nic-nac HIGHLIGHTS

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Specifications
  • Cruising Speed: 32 kn
  • Maximum Speed: 39 kn
  • Beam: 16' 5''
  • Hull Material: Other
  • Fuel Tank: 1 x 700|gallon
  • Fresh Water: 1 x 200|gallon
  • Cabins: 2
  • Heads: 2
Description

SALON: 

  • Accessed via centerline doors
  • L-shaped sofa to port with ample storage (Upholstery NEW 2024)
  • Recessed, Overhead Lighting - LED
  • Mahogany Coffee/Storage Table
  • (2) Suede Barrel Chairs
  • Beautiful satin-finished teak woodwork and trim throughout
  • Teak valances with burlwood inlays
  • Teak drawer storage and cabinetry
  • Window Drapes
  • Carpeted sole with carpet runner (NEW 2023)
  • Teak cabinetry with pop-up SAMSUNG 43” SmartTV to starboard
  • Ship’s Main Breaker Panel
  • New Headliner (2024)
  • Air Conditioning Control
  • Lamp

GALLEY: 

  • Quartz countertops with sink (NEW 2022)
  • Refrigerator and freezer space
  • KitchenAid stainless steel clear ice machine (NEW 2024)
  • Double burner stovetop
  • Exhaust Fan
  • GE stainless steel microwave/convection oven
  • Stainless steel under-mounted sink with faucet
  • Ample storage cabinetry with teak storage faces
  • Barometer Clock
  • Teak & Holly Sole
  • Main Breaker Panel, recessed
  • Teak valances with burlwood inlays
  • Recessed, Overhead Lighting (LED)

COMPANIONWAY: 

  • Teak steps lead to the companionway
  • Companionway berth/bunk located to starboard
  • Carpeted Sole
  • Recessed, Overhead Lighting (LED)
  • Teak woodwork and trim
  • Upgraded wall coverings
  • Storage

MASTER STATEROOM: 

  • Located to port, mid-ship
  • Queen Berth
  • Carpeted Sole
  • Teak woodwork and trim
  • Recessed, Overhead Lighting (LED)
  • Ample drawer storage and cabinetry
  • Hanging Locker
  • Berth Reading Lamps
  • Air Conditioning Display
  • Upgraded wall coverings
  • Private access to ensuite head

MASTER STATEROOM HEAD: 

  • Teak & Holly Sole
  • Sink with designer faucet and Quartz countertop
  • Satin-finished teak woodwork and trim
  • Ample storage space and cabinetry
  • Mirrored vanity with storage
  • Shower Stall
  • RARITAN Toilet
  • Towel Rack
  • Exhaust Fan
  • Outlet

FORWARD STATEROOM: 

  • Cross-Over Bunks
  • Carpeted Sole
  • Teak woodwork and trim
  • Access to head
  • Access to forward anchor locker
  • Ample storage
  • Hanging Locker
  • Berth Reading Lights
  • Overhead deck hatch trimmed in teak
  • Air Conditioning Display

FORWARD STATEROOM/COMPANIONWAY HEAD: 

  • Teak & Holly Sole
  • Sink with designer faucet and Quartz countertop
  • Teak woodwork and trim
  • Ample storage space and cabinetry
  • Mirrored vanity with storage
  • Shower Stall
  • RARITAN Toilet
  • Towel Rack

FLYBRIDGE: 

  • Flybridge entrance ladder with teak steps (NEW 2022)
  • Flybridge Hatch
  • Centerline helm station
  • Teak helm pod and trim throughout
  • Stainless steel helm wheel
  • Single-lever controls
  • Bow thruster integrated into controls
  • Actuated helm with customized dash
  • (2) Bluewater teak helm chairs with teak footrests and stainless steel pedestals (NEW 2022)
  • Underside of hardtop painted in Ice Blue with matte finish
  • Recessed hardtop lighting (Red/white/blue)
  • MAN Digital Engine Displays, recessed in helm pod (NEW 2024)
  • Glendinning Electronic Engine Controls (NEW 2024)
  • Engine Synchronizer Switches
  • Trolling Valves
  • Access underneath helm station
  • U-shaped bench seating with upgraded upholstery (ample storage below)
  • (3) Sided EZ2CY Enclosure with vents
  • Fusion stereo with JL Audio speakers

ELECTRONICS & NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT:  

The electronics and navigation equipment received significant updates in 2022. 

  • (2) Garmin GPS-MAP 8612 Displays (NEW 2022)
  • (1) Garmin GPS-MAP 1243 Display (NEW 2022)
  • Garmin 12 KW Open-Array Radar (NEW 2022)
  • Garmin GSP-26 Transducer
  • FLIR Night-Vision Camera (NEW 2022)
  • Garmin GXM-54 Satellite Weather
  • Garmin Reactor 40 Autopilot
  • (2) ICOM IC-M510 VHF radios with CT-M500 wireless interface boxes (NEW 2022)
  • Antennas
  • Ritchie Compass
  • Engine room and pump room CCTV cameras
  • KVH TracVision TV5 Satellite Dome
  • Starlink Satellite System (NEW 2024)

TOWER: 

  • Jack Hopewell Tuna Tower
  • Bench seating with upgraded upholstery
  • Full controls
  • Spreader Lights
  • Starlink Antenna (NEW 2024)
  • Recessed hardtop lighting (red/white/blue)
  • Fresh Water Wash Down Outlet
  • Rupp Triple Spreader outriggers with center rigger

COCKPIT: 

  • Teak Deck (NEW 2024)
  • Teak Covering Boards & Coaming
  • Varnished, teak bulkhead
  • Mezzanine seating with refrigeration/freezer space, drink boxes, storage, and tackle drawers (NEW 2022)
  • Teak, varnished bulkhead and wings
  • Cockpit Controls with engine start/stop switches and Garmin autopilot control, recessed (NEW 2024)
  • Cockpit side wing enclosure curtains
  • Cockpit sunshade with carbon fiber poles, cockpit cover, transom cover included with sale
  • Transom door to port
  • Recessed lighting in overhang
  • Gunnel Lighting
  • Gunwale storage lockers, port and starboard
  • OCEAN LED Underwater Lights (NEW 2022)
  • Cockpit scuppers
  • Recessed engine controls
  • Bluewater teak rocket launcher with stainless steel pedestal
  • Gunwale Rod Holders
  • Tower Clearing Rod Holders
  • In-Deck Livewell
  • In-Deck Fish Box
  • Freshwater Wash Down
  • Electrical Outlets
  • New cockpit fuel tanks installed (2024) 

HULL & DECK EQUIPMENT: 

  • Jack Hopewell Tuna Tower
  • Mezzanine seating with refrigeration/freezer space, drink boxes, storage, and tackle drawers (NEW 2022)
  • Cockpit Controls with engine start/stop switches and Garmin autopilot control, recessed (NEW 2024)
  • Full Awlcraft 2000 Paint Job (Hull – Ice Blue | Topsides – Matterhorn White | Blue & Gold boot stripes) - (2022)
  • Teak, varnished toe rail
  • Teak, varnished transom
  • OCEAN LED Underwater Lights (NEW 2022)
  • Bow Deck Hatch
  • Integral hand rails on house/superstructure (port & starboard)
  • Forward, mid-ship, and aft cleats
  • Stainless steel bow chocks
  • Hawse pipes located in covering boards
  • Rupp Marine Triple Spreader Outriggers with center rigger
  • New cockpit fuel tanks installed (2024)
  • Fuel & Water Deck Fills
  • New shafts (2024)
  • New Veem propellers (2024)
  • Bow Thruster, 24-volt (NEW 2024)
  • Lewmar windlass anchor system with custom anchor chute and Delta stainless steel plow anchor (NEW 2022)
  • Navigation Lights
  • Stainless steel steps in superstructure
  • Re-designed rudder shelf
  • Lenco Trim Tabs (NEW 2024) 

ENGINE ROOM & MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT:  

A full engine room makeover and refit was completed to the highest standards in 2024 and shows in mint condition. 

  • NEW I6-850 MAN Engines installed in 2024 (211 hours – August 2025)
  • New ZF Transmissions (1.485:1 ratio) in 2024
  • Engine room fared and painted to the highest standards
  • New engine exhaust riser system (2024)
  • New hoses and fuel lines (2024)
  • Sound down insulation added (2024)
  • LED Lighting Upgrades (NEW 2022)
  • (4) DOMETIC/CRUISAIR marine air units (NEW 2022)
  • Glendinning EEC-3 Electronic Controls (NEW 2024)
  • Main engine emergency shutdown switches
  • Spot Zero ZTC-II Water Filtration System (NEW 2024)
  • (2) MVP 12-volt blowers
  • Oil Change System
  • Electro Sea Clear Line Raw Water System (NEW 2022)
  • Tides Marine Dripless Shaft Seals with spare seals
  • Fuel Sight Gauges (NEW 2024)
  • (2) New Racor 1000-MA primary fuel filters (2024)
  • 12-Volt Fuel Transfer Pump
  • (2) 12-Volt Fuel Priming Pumps
  • MAN Marine Diesel monitoring system (2024)
  • (6) Odyssey 12-volt AGM batteries for 24-volt engine/generator and 12-volt ship’s systems (NEW 2024)
  • (2) Odyssey 12-volt AGM batteries for 24-volt bow thruster (NEW 2024)
  • Blue Systems Marine Rotary Battery Switches (NEW 2024)
  • NEWMAR Phase Three PT-40U 12V/40-amp ship’s service battery charger
  • NEWMAR Phase Three PT-24-45U 24V/45-amp engine/generator starting battery charger
  • VICTRON Energy Blue Smart 24V/12-amp bow thruster battery charger
  • HeadHunter MACH5 freshwater pump (NEW 2024)
  • Torrid Water Heater, 11 gallon (NEW 2024)
  • Optimus Steer-by-Wire Steering System (NEW 2024)
  • CCTV Cameras (NEW 2024)
  • Fire Boy Extinguishing System and extinguishers

ELECTRICAL: 

  • Phasor Marine 21 KW Generator with sound shield, NEW 2024 (360 hours – August 2025)
  • Blue Systems Marine Rotary Battery Switches (NEW 2024)
  • Battery Parallel Switches
  • NEWMAR Phase Three PT-40U 12V/40-amp ship’s service battery charger
  • NEWMAR Phase Three PT-24-45U 24V/45-amp engine/generator starting battery charger
  • VICTRON Energy Blue Smart 24V/12-amp bow thruster battery charger
  • (2) 24-volt and (1) 12-volt (port engine) engine-mounted and belt-driven alternators
  • (2) 50-amp shore power inlets with shore power chord

EXCLUSIONS: 

  • Owner's personal effects and all items not specifically shown on this listing sheet shall be excluded from the sale. A detailed list of exclusions will be provided pursuant to a Purchase Agreement, upon written request.
  • The Vessel Name (“NIC NAC”) is reserved and will not convey at Closing.

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