Caribbean 32 Flybridge Cruiser "Merlin" JUST LISTED
$239,500 PLUS GST IF APPLICABLE
The Caribbean 32 Flybridge Cruiser is a highly regarded cruiser for both a serious offshore fishing vessel, and the ideal family cruiser!
“Merlin” is no exception and this 2008 model offers an extremely smooth ride (synonymous with Caribbeans), luxurious interiors and spacious cockpits, and really are hard to fault. This 2008 vessel is an excellent example of the design, being the latest model hull shape. She has been meticulously maintained by experienced owners.
The vessel has benefited from many significant upgrades during this time including:
- COMPLETE PROFESSIONAL REWIRE IN 2017 WITH NEW 240V SWITCHBOARD AND ISOLATORS
- NEW GARMIN TOUCH SCREEN CHART PLOTTER AND SIMRAD AUTOPILOT
- NEW 2020 VHF RADIO
- NEW 2020 ELECTRIC TOILET
- NEW STEREO AND FLYBRIDGE SPEAKERS
- NEW BILGE PUMPS AND EXTENSIVE SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Stepping inside, the light and airy saloon has a timber dinette to port, with seating for 6 in comfort. The galley is adjacent and features an upright fridge, 2 burner metho stove, microwave, and Corian bench tops. An easy step down leads to the well appointed accommodation. This layout would be the envy of many larger vessels, and boasts a true double with excellent storage in the forepeak. To port is a second private cabin with two single bunks, and an additional single is available in the saloon when required. The “Merlin” is complete with bathroom with separate shower bay, vanity, and electric toilet with holding tank.
The spacious cockpit is well set up for both fishing and entertaining. This vessel has rod holders, rocket launchers, bait well, bait board, cockpit fridge as well as a H/C cockpit shower! Heading up to the flybridge, the hardtop offers excellent protection, and the full set of clears are in excellent condition, giving uninterrupted panoramic views. The electronics are all modern, and there is excellent engine instrumentation. With the ample seating available this also doubles as an excellent space for crew to relax and enjoy the view while underway.
This vessel is powered by Twin Cummins BT5.9 220HP Diesel engines with approx 850hrs on the clock! They have been very well maintained and provide easy and economical cruising around 22 knots and a max speed of 27 knots. There is also excellent access to the engine room, allowing easy servicing.
“Merlin” presents in excellent condition. These highly sought after boats (Caribbeans) would make the ideal family cruiser or a great game fishing platform, whatever you desire.
This is a very rare opportunity to get a later model Caribbean 32 which is easily handled by two people with the ability to entertain the entire family. Put this one at the top of your list now – Please call Matt on 0437 876 775 OR Paul on 0418 385 866 to arrange an INSPECTION....... You wont be disappointed.
Reference | 17260522 |
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Name | MERLIN |
Location | Motor Yacht Club – Lindisfarne Bay |
Region | Tasmania |
Year | 2008 |
Designer | International Marine – VIC |
Builder | International Marine – VIC |
Length | 32′ 0″ (9.76m) |
Beam | 3.56 |
Draft | 0.9 |
Displacement | 5500 KGS |
Hull material | Fibreglass/GRP |
Deck material | GRP |
Engine | Twin Cummins BT5.9M 220HP Diesel Engines Very well maintained and serviced annually. Heat exchangers removed and serviced 2019 |
Engine Make | Cummins |
Horsepower | 220 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Engine hours | Approx 850 |
Second Engine hours | Approx 850 |
Max Speed | 27 |
Cruise Speed | 20-22 |
Propulsion | Shaft Drive with 4 blade props (Prop-speed to props and rudders annually) |
Fuel | 855 |
Water | 165 Litres |
Galley | Well appointed galley featuring a large fridge, metho stove and microwave oven (Sharp). |
Refrigeration | Engel dual voltage fridge plus cockpit dual voltage fridge / freezer |
Freezer | Yes |
Stove | Origo metho stove |
Water Maker | No |
Hot Water System | Yes from 240V and Engine (30 Litres) |
Accommodation | “Merlin” offers two cabins. One Double, Two Single Bunks (in Pullman Berth) and One Convertible Single Bunk |
Cabins | 2 |
Berths | 5 |
Shower | Yes – Hot and Cold showers in separate shower bay down below and in cockpit |
Toilet | Marine Electric + Holding Tank |
Entertainment | M606 Clarion stereo with remote control (with speakers internal and on flybridge), Kogan TV in salon |
Dinghy | Inflatable |
Covers | Full set of flybridge clears in very good condition as well as a removable rear awning. |
Ground tackle | Muir electric anchor winch with controls on flybridge and fore-deck. 8mm galvanised chain and plough anchor. |
Safety gear | Life ring |
Bilge Pumps | 2 X New electric bilge pumps installed in 2020 |
Epirb | Yes – New in 2021 |
Flares | Yes – Inshore flare kit |
Fire Protection | 3 x fire extinguishers |
Electrics | 12V and 240V system throughout. Professionally re-wired in recent years including isolator switches. Has a 240V switch board with shore power protection 3 X House batteries 2 X Start batteries 20amp Battery charger E Power 2600 Inverter |
Electronics | Garmin combo (chart plotter / sounder) touch screen Simrad AP 44 Autopilot GME GX700 VHF radio GME300 27 Mhz radio 1Kw transducer Spotlight with remote control |
Deck gear | 4 X Stainless Steel rod holders on gunnels (aft cockpit) Stainless steel cleats 6 X Stainless Steel rod holders on rack above cockpit Deck wash |
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