Merit 25 Sailboat - Race One-Design!

1981 Merit Marine

Price: Contact seller
Condition: Used
Make: Merit Marine
Year: 1981
Location: Portland, Oregon, United States

Description

This 1981 Merit 25 sailboat is in superb "race-ready" condition and is also a great family cruising boat. She handles like a dream.
This "one-design" boat has raced successfully in fresh water for the past seven years and is always competitive. She comes with all North sails.
Some have said she is "the best-equipped M25" in the Columbia River fleet.
Engines (2) Outboard / Gas / 4-stroke:
"Light" racing engine: Honda BF2.3 ("one of the world's lightest four-stroke outboards," 2.3 hp air-cooled, 360° swivel steering / reverse, centrifugal clutch, internal fuel tank, approx. 30 lbs.)
"Cruising" engine: Tohatsu SailPro MFS6 (6 hp, Forward-Neutral-Reverse, built-in 5 amp charging system, external fuel tank, approx. 59 lbs.)
Sails & Rigging:
North "racing" Mainsail Nordac Radian NDR 5.2
North "racing" S2 Spinnaker AirX 600N
North "racing" #1 Genoa 3DL 600M Black, 155%
Harken Carbo Racing Foil
North "racing" #3 Jib 3DL 580, 100%
North "cruising" S2 Spinnaker AirX 600
+ old "chicken-chute"
North "cruising" Mainsail Nordac Radian
Various sails for "practice" (list available upon request).
All necessary sheets, blocks and sail bags
Recent Modifications:
Boomkicker®, model K0750
Boom Vang 8:1 Cascaded Fiddle w/ Dyneema
Ronstan Swivel Base Cam Cleat w/ Sheave, model RF5, for outhaul control of loose-footed Mainsail
Adjustable Backstay 12:1 Cascaded Dyneema / Spectra w/ Double-ended Split (adjustments can be made from either side of the boat)
All new Standing Rigging 3/16" 316 stainless wire
All new Halyards and Sheets
Other equipment / features:
Spinnaker sheets, two sets (light & heavy), Red on Port, Green on Starboard, w/ twinges
Spinlock PowerClutch, model XTS0610/2 (for main and headsail halyards)
Class-legal lowered 3/16" 316 Stainless Wire Lifelines, w/ Pelican hook entry gates on both sides, plus BottomSiders padded rails (for hiking-crew comfort)
Harken Windward Sheeting Traveler
Rudder, Finco Fabrication performance upgrade
Velocitek ProStart (Starting, Tactical Compass and Speed Instrument), Starboard-side bulkhead Ritchie Compass, Venture SR-2, 3-3/4" CombiDial, Port-side bulkhead
Popup / Retractable Stainless Steel Bow Cleat
Companionway Spinnaker Dousing Bag, custom
Spinnaker Pole, w/ topping lift and down haul
Davis Instruments Windex 15 w/ bird spike
Sunbrella custom covers: Tiller, Mainsail, Companionway and Winches
Other equipment / features:
Annual racing bottom paint applied: Interlux VC17m or Sea Hawk VMG Hard & Fast
Annual topsides Meguiar's 3-step treatment: oxidation remover, high-gloss polish, pure wax
BottomSiders cockpit cushions
Cabin Cushions, interior upholstered cushions for V-berth and both quarter berths, w/ new foam, in excellent condition
Dometic Portable Toilet Potty
Garelick stainless steel motor bracket, model 71033 (4 position locking height adjustment)
Garelick motor carrier/cart, aluminum, model 31400
Anchor and Rode, Pivoting fluke, Galvanized steel, suitable for sand or mud bottom, w/ chain and rope
Plate mounted for Single-Point lift system
All mooring lines, fenders, throw able cushions, PFDs
Systems not found:
• No Electrical (12-volt);
• No Water (fresh or grey);
• No Trailer.
Contact me for the detailed PDF-info sheet....

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