
Merritt-Based Life
Senior Editor Chris Dixon sits down with Roy Merritt to learn about the past and future of this iconic boatyard.

Senior Editor Chris Dixon sits down with Roy Merritt to learn about the past and future of this iconic boatyard.

Senior Editor Chris Dixon travels down to Pompano Beach for a wide-ranging conversation with Roy Merritt on building boats, the family legacy of a hundred-year-old business and a just a few famous clients.

Straight out of the mind of Jimmy Buffett, this 42 Freeman cat with a custom, Merritt-built house is turning a lot of heads—and not just Parrot Heads.

Straight out of the mind of Jimmy Buffett, this 42 Freeman Cat with a custom Merritt-built house is turning a lot of heads — not just parrot heads. Learn how two iconic boat builders came together to build Jimmy Buffett’s fishing boat.

If you love the lines of a sportfisherman but think mass-produced boats are nothing special, you may find a custom wooden yacht like this Merritt 46 to be your path to fulfillment.


Senior Editor Chris Dixon sits down with Roy Merritt to learn about the past and future of this iconic boatyard.

Senior Editor Chris Dixon travels down to Pompano Beach for a wide-ranging conversation with Roy Merritt on building boats, the family legacy of a hundred-year-old business and a just a few famous clients.

Straight out of the mind of Jimmy Buffett, this 42 Freeman cat with a custom, Merritt-built house is turning a lot of heads—and not just Parrot Heads.

Straight out of the mind of Jimmy Buffett, this 42 Freeman Cat with a custom Merritt-built house is turning a lot of heads — not just parrot heads. Learn how two iconic boat builders came together to build Jimmy Buffett’s fishing boat.

If you love the lines of a sportfisherman but think mass-produced boats are nothing special, you may find a custom wooden yacht like this Merritt 46 to be your path to fulfillment.

Named one of the prettiest boats of all time by Power & Motoryacht.