Sweet Sadie is one of the most iconic sportfishing boats ever to grace the water – a custom 43-foot Merritt Sportfisher built by and for IGFA Hall of Fame Captain Alan Merritt. Indeed, Saltwater Sportsman ranked the 43′ Merritt the top sportfishing boat of all time! [Read Full Article]. Meticulously maintained her entire life, Sweet Sadie has been extensively refit to include new clean running, odor free Cummins diesel engines, a state-of-the-art Release Marine fighting chair, new interior soft goods, paint and varnish, and an air-conditioning system that will keep you in comfort all day long. She is a fully restored classic, absolutely perfect for fishing the calm waters of Kona. We know you will love our boat … and you may even set the next in the long line of Merritt world records!