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1975 Custom 36 Matlack Tournament SF

Freeport, Texas

Year 1975

Length 36 ft

Price

$69,900

*****JUST GO OUT OF THE BOATYARD WITH A FRESH BOTTOM JOB, ZINCS, FRESH HULLSIDES BUFF AND WAX, ETC.. - THE FIRST 8 PICTURES WERE TAKEN IN JUNE 2024, JUST BEFORE SHE WAS SPLASHED*****

"Wahoo" is a custom built sportfisherman that was built by Matlack Yacht Builders, Inc., which was reportedly formed to Out-Bertram the Bertrams built at that time. They hired Raymond Hunt, the famous naval architect from Boston. Raymond designed all the early Bertrams up through the Betram 38, as well as other name brand boats for various manufactures. Reportedly, there were 3 boats built, however the boats were so well built that construction cost exceeded the market selling price at that time, they ceased production. Three hulls were built, and Wahoo is believed to be either hull #2 or #3.

Bob Byrd (a legendary Texas marlin fisherman in the 70's until his death around 2000) and Norman Frede (a Houston area Chevrolet Dealer) purchased her and named her "Blue Streak" and fished out of Chub Cay (Bahamas) for a while. Bob brought her to Texas and where she is known for raising billfish, as it was one of the top billfish boats in Texas of her era.

She rides on a soft riding Deep V hull and was re-powered in 1994, with twin 300hp Cummins 6BTA 5.9L diesel engines. She sleeps (4) in her spacious cabin.

She includes the following equipment:

New Generator (2021)
(3) Garmin GPS
(2) Vhf Radios
Rupp Double Spread Outriggers with Lee Sr. Bases
Tournament Fighting Chair & Gin Pole
Plus much more!

The owner will consider trading for a Center Console boat!

All reasonable offers will be considered!

Specifications

Year Built 1975

Category Power

Length Overall 36 ft

Beam 11'10 ft

Max Draft 2'9 ft

Cabins 1

Construction Fiberglass

Hull ID TFB36001M75C

Drive Type Direct

Engines 2

Total Engine Power 600 hp

Fuel Tank Cap. 288 gal

Fuel Tank Mat. aluminium

Water Tank Cap. 18 gal

Water Tank Mat. Plastic

Water Heater Cap. 0 gal

Holding Tank Cap. 0 gal

Displacement lb

Displacement Type Dry Load

Engine 1 Specifications

Make: Cummins

Model: 6BTA 5.9L

Fuel: Diesel

Engine Power: 300hp

Type: Inboard

Propeller Type: 3 BladeBronze

Engine Location: Port

Drive Type: Direct

Year: 1994

Engine Hours: 2,500

Engine 2 Specifications

Make: Cummins

Model: 6BTA 5.9L

Fuel: Diesel

Engine Power: 300hp

Type: Inboard

Propeller Type: 3 BladeBronze

Engine Location: Starboard

Drive Type: Direct

Year: 1994

Engine Hours: 2,500

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Interior Accommodations

Entering the salon from the cockpit, immediately to port is the booth style dinette/settee that converts to sleep (2). Across to starboard is a builtin wet bar area with storage and tackle center drawers under. Moving forward and down (3) steps is the galley area to starboard with excellent storage, a cold plate in-counter dual voltage refrigeration box and a coffee pot. Across to port is the private head with sink, vanity, mirror, storage and shower. Moving forward is the forward stateroom with a large V-berth, (2) closets and abundant storage drawers. Stereo System.

Deck & Hull

New Bottom Job, Zincs and Fresh Hullsides Buff and Wax (6/2024)
Flybridge with a Custom Aluminum Half-Tower with (2) helm chairs, forward center-line helm and a fiberglass storage box
Large Cockpit teak covering boards
Engine Boxes port & starboard
Deep V-Hull
Navigation Lights
Cockpit Spreader Lights
Aluminum bow rails
Teak Bow Pulpit

Electronics/Navigation

(2) Garmin 3210 Color GPS/Map/Plotter/Depth-Fish Finder/Radar
Garmin GPSMAP 182C
Icom IC-M604A VHF Radio
Standard Horizon GX1600 VHF Radio
EBIRB
Compass

Fishing Equiptment

Teak Fighting Chair with foot rest (foot rest bot shown in pictures.
Outriggers with (2) Spreaders
Center Rigger
(5) Rocket Launchers mounted on the aft Flybridge Railing.
(8) Gunnel top mounted Rod Holders

Mechanical/Electrical

Twin Cummins 6BTA's 300hp turbo charged, after cooled diesel engines (installed 1994)
Northern Lights M673L3G.3 6KW Generator (new 4/2021)
Engine Room Insulation (new 2/2023)
New Starboard Engine Starter Installed (6/2024)
30 - Amp. 120 volt Ship’s Service
12 V DC Electrical System
(2) Engine Room Blowers
Self-contained Marine 16,000 Btu Reverse Cycle A/C System
Marine rated Seaward water heater (model F-1200 – eleven (11) gallon – 120 volt)
GROCO 12 – volt electric marine head system.
(2) Group #8-D - Marine grade deep cycle 12-volt Batteries and New Battery Box (6/2024) for the Mains.
(1) Group #24 – marine grade cranking 12-volt lead acid battery for the Generator
Professional Mariner Pro-Matic 30-3 Multi Stage Smart Charger
Hydraulic Wheel Steering
Hydraulic Trim Tabs
Flybridge Engine Controls

Exclusions

Personal items, fishing tackle and gear.

Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Additional Contact Information
Should you have any questions or would like to arrange a showing, please contact the "Listing Broker" directly: Gary Hare - Cell# 713-628-3080 or email: h20hare@aol.com