The HT HOOK is an exceptional 72’ Merritt Sportfish that blends performance, comfort , and style. With a 4-stateroom, 3-head layout, she comfortably accommodates 7 guest making her perfect for extended trips with family and friends.
In 2019, HT HOOK underwent a major refit at Merritt’s including new soft goods, upgraded countertops and modern Miele appliances. The installation of two Seakeeper 9’s provides maximum comfort both at rest and underway. A Furuno CHS-8LM2 Omni Sonar was installed and the 3,000 hour engine service was completed.
HT HOOK is powered with 1800 HP Caterpillar C32 Acert engines and has always been maintained under a open checkbook program. The most recent 1,000 hour service was completed in February 2025 and at this time both port and starboard exhaust risers were replaced by D’Angelos ensuring reliable service for years to come.
In August of 2024, HT HOOK received full replacement of the teak deck and covering boards, skillfully crafted by Southern Craftsman, enhancing both her durability and classic appeal.
From her powerful performance to her luxurious accommodations and proven maintenance history, the HT HOOK is turn key and ready for her next adventure.
Crusader Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Merritt's Boat and Engine Works. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel
SPECIFICATIONS
Basic Boat Info
BuilderMerritt
Model72 Sportfish Convertible
CategorySport Fishing
TypePower
Year2007
HIN/IMOMBN72087I707
ConditionUsed
Fuel TypeDiesel
Hull MaterialComposite
Number of Engines2
Dimensions
LOA72'
Beam19' 6"
Dry Weight0 LBS
Engines
MakeCaterpillar
Engine Power1342.26 KW
ModelC32 ACERT
FuelDiesel
TypeInboard
Engines2
Tanks
Fuel Tank2300 GAL
Fresh Water400 GAL
Holding Tank100 GAL
Other
Cabins4
Sleeps7
ADDITIONAL INFO
The HT HOOK is an exceptional 72’ Merritt Sportfish that blends performance, comfort , and style. 4-stateroom, 3-head layout. Her powerful performance to her luxurious accommodations and proven maintenance history, HT HOOK is turn key and ready for her next adventure.
FULL DETAILS
salon
Entrance to salon thru electric actuated sliding door
Elegant, open layout designed for comfort and entertainment
Spacious custom U-shaped leather sofa with rod and tackle storage underneath located to port.
Large custom teak coffee table with slide out drawers
Pop-up TV located on starboard side framed by two swiveling chairs.
Powered window treatments with sunblock and blackout options
LED lighting and speakers in overhead
galley
Located to port forward of the salon area
Quartz countertops and custom book matched cabinetry concealing the appliances and storage spaces
Two Sub-Zero refrigerated drawer units provide ample refrigeration in four drawers
Large Merritt custom built in freezer
Miele four burner cooktop under hinged quartz countertop
Miele convection oven
KitchenAid ice maker
Stainless sink with disposal
Sharp convection microwave oven
Built in drip coffee maker on slide out drawer
Ample storage in slide out drawers under counter and behind booked matched teak cabinets forward of galley
Spacious walk in pantry with ample room for food and tackle forward of galley
dinette
Located across from galley on starboard side
Seating for four at table with storage drawers below
Satin finished teak flooring in Dinette and Galley area
Large electrical room forward of dinette on starboard side
companionway
Leads forward down four stairs to access staterooms
Intervac central vacuum system located under stairs with extra storage
Teak handrail on port side of stairs
Laundry cabinet forward with Miele stacked washer and dryer behind teak door
master stateroom
Located to port going forward in companionway
Oversized queen bed with padded headboard and storage underneath
His and hers dressers with nightstands
His and hers closets with storage shelves and built in safe
41” Samsung flat screen TV
Private ensuite head and shower
Granite countertop with sink and teak vanity
Mirrored medicine cabinet
Headhunter freshwater flush toilet
Large walk in shower with seat and teak framed door
Custom tile flooring in head
vip stateroom
Located all the forward down companionway
Oversized Over/Under berths
Three hanging lockers with storage drawers below
32” Samsung TV
Private ensuite head and shower
Quartz countertop with sink and teak vanity
Mirrored medicine cabinet
Headhunter freshwater flush toilet
Large shower with seat and teak framed door
Custom tile flooring
captains stateroom
Located to starboard aft of VIP stateroom
Twin sized berth, elevated with hanging locker and storage drawers underneath
Reading lights
32” Samsung TV
Access to starboard head and shower
starboard head and shower
Located aft of captains stateroom and forward of crew bunk room
Accessible from companionway and captain / crew staterooms
Headhunter freshwater flush toilet
Quartz countertop and teak vanity
Mirrored medicine cabinet
Large shower with teak framed door
Custom tile flooring
crew bunk room
Located to starboard aft in companionway
Twin sized over/under berths
Hanging locker with storage drawers underneath
27” LG flat screen TV
Access to starboard head and shower
cockpit & mezzanine
New teak deck and covering boards installed in August 2024
Varnished teak bulkhead and mezzanine seating with storage underneath
Large tackle drawer under starboard mezzanine seating
Electric sliding door leading to salon
Engine room access from mezzanine deck
Air conditioning in mezzanine overhead
Lumitec tricolored LED lighting in overhead with speakers
Refrigerated drink box next to mezzanine seating
Refrigerated bait box and large refrigerated drink box in port mezzanine deck
Large bait freezer in starboard mezzanine deck
Release Marine teak fighting chair and rocket launcher
Varnished teak transom with walk thru tuna door
Six Gemlux Bluewater adjustable gimbal rod holders in covering boards
Insulated in deck fish box with macerator and Eskimo ice pumped in from lazaret
Gaff and mop lockers under gunwales
Two 50 amp shore power connections on both port and starboard lockers
Freshwater wash down and feed for Spot Zero unit
Two 12 volt electric reel outlets
Cockpit coaming lights
Varnished teak step box
Stainless steel bridge ladder with teak steps
deck & hull
8 man life raft
Ten type 3 life jackets
Teak anchor pulpit with 80lb Suncor stainless steel anchor
Muir hydraulic windlass
Quantum hydraulic bow thruster
Large anchor locker with freshwater wash down in bow deck
Two additional Group 24 Odyssey batteries with dedicated Dolphin charger for cockpit
Two 50 Amp shore power cables
flybridge helm
Palm Beach controls with integrated bow thruster buttons
CAT backup controls
Furuno RD-30 digital depth finder
Airmar R109LHW transducer to garmin
Trim tab switches
6-inch Ritchey compass
DC electrical distribution panel inside console
Full varnish package for console and glove box, including varnished cap rails
Speakers in overheads
New tricolored Lumitec LED lights
Forward and aft spreader lights
ACR remote spotlight control
3 Release helm chairs with teak footrests and cushions
Forward and side seating cushions with rod storage under starboard locker
Large bow storage area under brow
Refrigerated drink box
Stainless steel sink with wash down hose
Hydraulic 50-foot RUPP, 4 spreader outriggers, and center rigger
MIYA Epoch Super US-9 electric teaser reels
Polycarbonate enclosure by Seaworthy
Aft bridge rail with 7 rod holders
Port glove box Rewired November 2025 with new Blue Water switches and Head Hunter gauges for fuel and water.
New start-stop switches for main engines
Air compressor
Air-conditioned flybridge on port and starboard sides
pump room
Two WaterMakers by WaterMakers Inc., 2,000 gallons per day
Pumps redone in 2024; both port and starboard high-pressure pumps have less than 10 hours
New water maker membranes july 2025
Watertight door forward of the engine room
Waste pump-out station and gauge with redundant pumps
Spot Zero filtration system with pre-filters
Craftsman stainless steel toolbox
Working vise
Two marine A/C chillers
30-gallon hot water tank
Three mach 5 fresh water pumps
Electrosea strainer for both the house raw water pumps and bridge raw water pump
engine room
Twin Caterpillar C32 ACERT engines, 1,800 HP each
Port engine hours: 4,663 | Starboard engine hours: 4,647
Port main engine serial number: RNC02473
Starboard main engine serial number: RNC02474
Full CAT gauges with start-stop functions on each engine
Two 30 kW Onan generators,
Port: B070021936 (3623HRS)
Starboard: B070024957 (3536HRS)
Airseps
Fuel manifolds on aft port and starboard bulkhead
Two sight glasses for aft tanks next to Omni system
Exhaust fans
Six Racor filters (four for main engines, two for generators)
Halon fire system
Dripless shafts and rudder logs
Compressor air quick connect
Thermostat-controlled exhaust blowers
Furuno CSH-8L-MK2 Omni sonar system
Two SeaKeeper 9s for superior stabilization
Baldor oil transfer pump for easy oil changes on mains,transmission and generators
15-gallon new oil reserve tank mounted on port forward bulkhead
Two Fill-Rite DC fuel transfer pumps for forward fuel tank
New exhaust risers installed February 2025 by D'Angelo's
1,000-hour service completed February 2025
Quantum bow thruster hydraulic tank.
New drink box compressor by gulfstream marine in October 2025
electronics & navigation
All new navigation lights, anchor lights, side running lights, stern light (LED LOPO)
Furuno 25 kW black box radar
Furuno R33 digital depth finder
Furuno AIS
Two ICOM VHF radios with auxiliary overhead speakers
Garmin autopilot
Fusion stereo system with four speakers
Starlink antenna
Engine and pump room cameras
ACR remote spotlight
Three Garmin 8617 displays
Omni sonar control with handheld controller
Garmin GMR 2534/2536 xHD3
Airmar transducer, model 109LHW
mechanical disclaimer
Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.
disclaimer
The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.