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1975 Custom 36 Matlack Tournament SF

Freeport, Texas

$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!

Disclaimer

Cortez Cove Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Gulf States Yacht Sales LLC.

Basic Boat Info

Boat Name: Wahoo
Make: Custom
Model: 36 Matlack Tournament SF
Year: 1975
Condition: Used
Category: Power
Construction: Fiberglass
Boat Hull ID: TFB36001M75C
Has Hull ID: Yes

Dimensions

Length: 36 ft / 10.97 m
Length Overall: 36 ft / 10.97 m
Beam: 11'10 ft / 3.61 m
Max Draft: 2'9 ft / 0.84 m
Displacement: 22,500 lb
Cabins Count: 1

Engines / Speed

Engines: 2
Engine #1 Specs:
  • Make: Cummins
  • Model: 6BTA 5.9L
  • Drive Type: Direct
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 300hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Propeller Type: 3 Blade, Bronze
  • Year: 1994
  • Engine Hours: 2500
  • Engine Location: Port
Engine #2 Specs:
  • Make: Cummins
  • Model: 6BTA 5.9L
  • Drive Type: Direct
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 300hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Propeller Type: 3 Blade, Bronze
  • Year: 1994
  • Engine Hours: 2500
  • Engine Location: Starboard
Total Engine Power: 600hp
Displacement Type: Dry Load

Tanks

Fuel Tanks: 1
Fuel Tank Capacity: 288 gal
Fuel Tank Material: Aluminum
Water Tanks: 1
Water Tank Capacity: 18 gal
Water Tank Material: Plastic

Other

Heads Count: 1
Drive Type: Direct
Boat Class: Convertible Boats, Saltwater Fishing, Sports Fishing Boats

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.

Mechanical Disclaimer

 Engine hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

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