The Merritt 86′ Enclosed Flybridge Sportfish is the epitome of craftsmanship and performance in the world of sportfishing yachts. This vessel stands out with its sleek design, impressive capabilities, and luxurious amenities. Built by the renowned Merritt, this 86-foot yacht is engineered to deliver both power and comfort, making it an ideal choice for serious anglers who also appreciate the finer things in life. The enclosed flybridge provides a commanding view and protection from the elements, while the spacious cockpit is designed with fishing enthusiasts in mind, featuring ample space and state-of-the-art equipment. Inside, the yacht boasts a sumptuous interior with elegant finishes and modern conveniences. The salon is a haven of relaxation, offering plush seating and entertainment options. The galley is fully equipped for gourmet meals, and the dining area is perfect for hosting guests in style. Accommodations on board include multiple staterooms, providing sleeping quarters for up to eight guests, with each cabin meticulously designed for maximum comfort. The Merritt 86′ is powered by twin inboard engines, delivering a cruising speed of 30 knots and a top speed of 35 knots, ensuring quick and efficient travel to the best fishing spots. With a robust fuel capacity, this yacht offers a substantial range, making it suitable for extended voyages. Whether on a short excursion or a long-distance adventure, the Merritt 86′ Enclosed Flybridge Sportfish promises an unforgettable experience, combining performance, luxury, and style in one exceptional package.
Length
26.2M
Beam
6.4M
Draft
1.8M
Volume
114GT
Day Guests
12
Sleeping
8
Cabin
4
Crew
3
Cruise Speed
30KT
Max Speed
35KT
Fuel
15000L
Range
700NM
Engine
Twin MTU 16V2000 M96L
Option 1
Twin Caterpillar C32 ACERT
Option 2
Twin MAN V12
Naval
Merritt In-House Design
Exterior
Merritt Design Team
Interior
Merritt Design Team
New Starting From
€9,200,000
High Price Brokerage
€7,800,000
Low Price Brokerage
€7,000,000
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Weather protection does not come at the cost of control on the 86 Enclosed Flybridge.
A wraparound console gives the helm full visibility from inside the enclosed bridge, while a third steering station on the aft deck lets the captain back down on a fish without climbing back up top. A tuna tower rises above it all, carrying teaser reels within easy reach during a spread. Below, the mezzanine cockpit holds comfortable seating, built in livewells, a dedicated fish box and a lazarette for gear, keeping the working deck organised through a long day of fishing.
From a distance, the enclosed bridge changes her silhouette more than it changes her hull.
Beneath the raised, windowed structure sits the same proven deep-V bottom Merritt has refined across its convertible range, a configuration the yard has offered in parallel with the open-bridge layout for decades. Carbon fibre and lightweight coring run through the salon overhead, foredeck and flybridge structure, offsetting the extra weight that an enclosed bridge inevitably adds. The result is a profile that reads as purposeful rather than bulky, with the tuna tower and flybridge glazing the only real giveaways that this is the sheltered version of the 86.
Her deck plan is arranged in three distinct working zones: bridge, cockpit and interior, each kept deliberately self contained.
Crew quarters with two bunks and a dedicated head sit apart from the guest cabins, so the fishing team can come and go without crossing through private space. The salon keeps to an L-shaped settee and a galley built around an island counter, practical rather than showy, while the cockpit below the enclosed bridge stays clear for the business of fighting a fish. A 1.8 metre draught and a 16 degree deadrise aft keep her stable at trolling speed while still allowing reasonable access to shallower marinas.
Four staterooms, eight berths, and a layout that separates owner from crew without a single compromise.
The owner’s stateroom runs an island berth with a private head sized more generously than most convertibles of this length allow. A VIP cabin forward carries a queen island berth of its own, and further guest accommodation, including a cabin with over and under bunks to starboard, completes a four stateroom layout sleeping eight in total. Quarters for three crew sit apart from the guest side, keeping the working rhythm of a tournament campaign from intruding on family time. Two 38kW generators run quietly enough that climate control and galley systems carry on uninterrupted through the night at anchor.
The weight an enclosed flybridge adds, Merritt has engineered back out.
Twin MTU 16V2000 M96L diesels come standard, with Caterpillar C32 ACERT or MAN V12 packages offered as alternatives, delivering 30 knots at cruise and 35 knots at the top even with the additional structure overhead. Fifteen thousand litres of fuel give her a 700 nautical mile range, a touch shorter than her open-bridge sister but still enough for serious offshore work. Carbon fibre and lightweight coring through the upper structure claw back much of the weight penalty the enclosed design would otherwise carry, keeping her on her lines rather than settling low at the stern. A 6.4 metre beam and 1.8 metre draught round out a specification built for stability first.
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