1975 Custom 36 Matlack Tournament SF for Sale – 36 ft – Freeport, TX, United States

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Key Features of This Yacht

Manufacturer

CUSTOM

Fuel Type

DIESEL

Length

36 ft

Year

1975

Model

36 Matlack Tournament SF

Boat Type

Power

Vessel Description

PRICE JUST REDUCED FROM $59,900 TO $49,900!


IN 2025 HER COCKPIT DECK WAS REPLACED WITH COOSA BOARD AND THE DECK/COCKPIT AREA WAS RESTORED. WHILE IN THE BOAT YARD, SHE ALSO RECIEVED A FRESH BOTTOM JOB, ZINCS, FRESH HULLSIDES BUFF AND WAX, ETC.. (MORE DETAILS COMING SOON)

SHE HAS A LAYOUT SIMILAR TO THE MODERN 37/38' VIKING BILLFISH, WITH A LARGE COCKPIT AND OPEN CABIN BULKHEAD WITH DROP DOWN CURTAINS.

"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's very well equipped  and includes the following:

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!

Additional Information

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.

Yacht Specification

Vessel Name

Wahoo

Length

36 ft

Beam

11.83 ft

Manufacturer

Custom

Model

36 Matlack Tournament SF

Year Of Vessel

1975

Boat Type

power-convertible

Fresh Water Tank

18 gal

Fuel Capacity

288 gal

Fuel Type

Diesel

Engine Make

Cummins

Engine Model

6BTA 5.9L

Engine Hours

Engine 1: 2500, Engine 2: 2500

Engine Type

Inboard

No. of Fuel Tanks

1

No. of Engine

2

Engine HP

2 X 300

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About 1975 Custom 36 Matlack Tournament SF

This 1975 Custom 36 Matlack Tournament SF is a premium power category boat currently located in Freeport, TX, United States. It is powered by 2 Cummins engines producing 2 X 300 HP. With a beam of 11.83 ft and a fuel capacity of 288 gal gallons, it's an ideal choice for buyers seeking Diesel powered boats with efficient layouts.

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