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Volvo Ocean 60 'Merit' - Priced for Immediate Sale

A rare opportunity to acquire a legendary offshore racer with proven commercial potential.

'Merit' is a Volvo Ocean 60 in commercial survey, equipped with Category 1 safety gear, water ballast system, and Australian Ship Registration. Designed for serious offshore performance, her water ballast provides added power and stability on long ocean legs--perfect for racing or fast cruising.

Since 2015, the current owners have successfully operated 'Merit' in the Whitsundays, offering day sails, corporate charters, and race experiences - including a notable appearance in the 2023 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.

Whether you're looking to campaign a capable offshore racer or run a commercial venture, 'Merit' offers the pedigree, performance, and flexibility to deliver -- and pay her own way.

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This Volvo 60 round-the-world racing yacht has contested many offshore races since coming to Australia, sailing under various names, including Telcoinabox Merit, News Corp, Line 7 and Stratco Racing. Merit set a record for the 408 NM Gosford to Lord Howe Island Race in 2002 and also won the PHS division in the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race in 2008. In 2023 Merit competed in the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race with a novice crew who were seeking the race experience, placing 5th in PHS-Division 1.
Merit has a National Certificate of Survey as a Class 1D passenger vessel with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA).
In 2018 Merit was given a complete rebuild with $280,000 being invested. In 2023 over $100,000 was spent - see list below.

Over $100,000 was spent on upgrades to 'Merit' in 2023, including:
o New stainless-steel Pushpit and Pulpit (1-2023)
o 6 new stanchions on port side (1-2023)
o Backstay hydraulic ram fully rebuilt (4-2023)
o Vang hydraulic ram fully rebuilt (12-2023)
o Outhaul hydraulic ram fully rebuilt (12-2023)
o New Doyle Stratis racing main sail (12-2023)
o New Karver KRS45 headsail reefing Furler (12-2023)
o New wire forestay (12-2023)
o New Dyneema main halyard (12-2023)
o New Dyneema mainsheet strop (12-2023)
o New dyneema mainsheet (un-used)
o New Lewmar Ocean hatches in head and wet locker (12-2023)
o New hatch seals to all remaining deck hatches (12-2023)
o Re-seated bow hatch (12-2023)
o New Victron Multiplus 2 Inverter/Charger 240/24 volt (1-2024)
o New 50mm2 wire leads from inverter/charger to battery bank (12-2023)
o New instant hot water maker in galley (12-2023)
o New Inverter Microwave oven (12-2023)
o New 400-amp hour 24-volt gel battery bank (12-2023)
o New battery leads on Battery bank (12-2023)
o New HF backstay aerial (12-2023)
o New Iridium-Go sat-phone (12-2023)
o New Predict Wind Data Hub (12-2023)
o New antifoul (7-2025)
o New 5-year AMSA commercial survey (includes in water, out of water, shaft and light ship stability survey) (11-2023)
o Australian Sailing Keel and Rudder Inspection (11-2023)
o 2 x new Coastal 'greater than 24-hour' 12-person life rafts (total 24 pax) (12-2023)
o 2 x new hydrostatic release mechanisms (12-2023)
o New hydrostatic release for float free EPIRB (2-2024)
o Australian Sailing Cat 1 safety certificate including new flare and first aid kit (12-2023)
o 2 x new jackstays in cockpit (12-2023)
o 5 x new Crewsaver N180 PFD's and safety tethers (12-2023)
o New 24-volt Muir Anchor Winch solenoid, motor and gear (1-2025)
o New alternator belts to both 12 and 24-volt alternators (12-2023)
o Engine service including Engine oil, oil filter and Raycor filter change (7-2025)
o Ballast tank pump electro-magnetic clutch service and rebuild (12-2023)

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