The Merry Fisher 805 is a versatile boat that works equally well as a sports fisher or weekend cruiser with her inboard Volvo diesel engine providing economy and reliability. 'Zafiro' is a well-cared for example having recently been fully serviced and is fitted with a bow thruster, electric windlass and full cockpit canopy. There is a 2023 survey with all recommendations carried out available to interested parties.
Viewing by appointment only through the Essex office - 01621 785600 or email: essex@clarkeandcarter.co.uk
Accommodation
The accommodation offers up to four berths in a forward cabin with a double berth and a convertible saloon dinette that also forms a double berth. Green upholstery and curtains. Forward cabin with double berth. Technika flat screen TV/DVD on forward bulkhead. Separate heads compartment to starboard with marine toilet and wash basin. 50 litre holding tank with macerator and deck discharge facility. Pressurised cold water to wash basin and sink from 100 litre water tank. Galley with two burner gas stove, sink and Dometic 12v upright fridge. Dinette opposite galley with forward seat converting to navigators seating. In-fill cushion to convert dinette to a double berth. Helmsman’s seat to starboard with engine controls and electronics. Sliding patio doors to cockpit.
Mechanical Systems
Single Volvo TAMD41-P, six cylinder, 200hp turbo charged diesel engine located under saloon floor. Freshwater cooled via heat exchanger. Shaft drive with PSS seal to four-blade propeller via P-bracket. P-bracket re-bedded 2024. Single lever control. 230 litre plastic fuel tank. Max. speed 20 knots, cruising speed 12 knots. Average consumption approx. 1 litre per nautical mile. Engine serviced September 2025.
Sleipner SE50 bow thruster (fitted new in 2023).
Electrical Systems
2 x 12 volt batteries (one engine start, one domestic) charging from engine alternator. Shore power system with battery charger and sockets. Galvanic isolator fitted in-line on the shore power cable.
Deck Equipment
7.5kg Claw anchor with 45m chain
Lofrans electric windlass with foot switches and helm control
Fortress kedge anchor with approx. 10 chain plus 20m warp
Stainless steel pulpit and hand rails
Two windscreen wipers
Windscreen demisters
Cockpit enclosure
Various warps and fenders
Bathing ladder
Cold water cockpit shower
Navigation Equipment
Plastimo Offshore 105 compass
Icom M-330GE DSC VHF radio
iPad used for navigation with mount and charger at helm
Garmin GPSMap 162 GPS/plotter
Garmin Fishfinder 160C depth
Ocean Signal ATB1 AIS transceiver (currently linked via WiFi to iPad)
Navigation lights
Stereo radio/MP3/Bluetooth player with saloon speakers
Horn
Safety Equipment
Fire extinguisher
Automatic fire extinguisher in engine space
Fire blanket
Plastimo gas alarm
Gas Safe Certificate (expires 12/2028)
CO alarm
Emergency tiller
Manual and electric bilge pumps
Construction
Merry Fisher 805 built by Jeanneau in 2004. White GRP hull and superstructure with moulded-in non-slip surfaces. Simulated teak to cockpit floor and bathing platform. Aft self-draining cockpit with large cockpit locker below. Steps up to wheelhouse roof. Two rod holders in cockpit coamings. Underwater hull antifouled and new anodes fitted August 2025.
Disclaimer:
The company normally acts as brokers for the vendor who unless otherwise stated is not selling in the course of a business. Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars the correctness is not guaranteed and they are intended as a guide only and do not constitute a part of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check these particulars and where appropriate and at their own expense to employ a qualified marine surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability on our part.
General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferaft, fire extinguishers and flares etc., are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on board as part of the sale of a used vessel, may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet the specific needs of the new owner(s).