Description
JEANNEAU MERRY FISHER 8 from 2012 - DIESEL 200HP SHAFT LINE – ALTERNATIVE TO ANTARES 8, ANTARES 805, QUICKSILVER 805 AND MERRY FISHER 805
The Jeanneau Merry Fisher 8 is one of the most versatile models ever produced by Jeanneau in the under 8-meter steering category.
Compact, secure, and particularly livable for its size, it is an excellent alternative to Beneteau Antares 8, Antares 805, Quicksilver Weekend 805, or previous generations of Merry Fisher 805.
This version features a highly sought-after configuration with its Nanni Diesel T4 200 200 HP motor mounted on a shaft line, a robust and economical propulsion appreciated by boaters seeking mechanical simplicity, reliability, and easy maintenance.
A true family boat
Under its modern lines characteristic of the Merry Fisher range, this boat offers remarkable livability:
- Bright salon with interior steering station
- Double forward cabin
- Convertible salon
- Up to 4 berths
- Equipped kitchen
- Marine toilet bathroom
- Spacious and secure cockpit
The deck plan allows for both day trips with family and coastal cruises lasting several days.
Desirable diesel powertrain
Unlike many units equipped with outboard motors, this version is powered by a Nanni Diesel 200 HP shaft line, a solution particularly appreciated for:
- its sobriety
- its reliability
- its low maintenance costs
- its mechanical simplicity
- its seaworthiness
With only around hours recorded on the engine log, this unit presents a particularly interesting potential.
Main Equipment
- GPS
- Depth sounder
- TV
- Radio
- Electric windlass
- Covered cockpit
- Bath platform
- Bath ladder
- Pressurized water
- Hot water
- Refrigerator
- Cockpit shower
- Recent batteries (2024)
Our opinion
The Merry Fisher 8 is today considered one of the best compromises between fishing, cruising, and family outings in this size category.
Buyers looking for an Antares 8, an Antares 805, a Merry Fisher 805, or a Quicksilver Weekend 805 will find here a particularly attractive unit thanks to its diesel shaft line engine, low hours, and excellent overall condition.
For more information, high-definition photos, videos, and an immersive virtual visit, do not hesitate to consult the full Boatshed Sud Med file.
Videos and Virtual Tour
Features
The advantages
Moteur Diesel Nanni 200cv sur ligne d'arbre
Version particulièrement recherchée équipée du robuste Nanni Diesel 200cv sur ligne d'arbre. Une motorisation réputée pour sa fiabilité, son faible coût d'entretien et sa simplicité mécanique, idéale pour la pêche comme pour la croisière familiale.
Cockpit spacieux pour pêche et loisirs
Grand cockpit dégagé offrant un espace de circulation remarquable pour un bateau de cette taille. Parfait pour la pêche, les sorties en famille ou les repas au mouillage.
La référence des Pêche/Promenade habitables
Le Merry Fisher 8 est reconnu pour son excellent compromis entre confort, sécurité et polyvalence. Une alternative très recherchée aux Antares 8, Antares 805 et Quicksilver Weekend 805.
Bain de soleil panoramique sur le fly
Installé sur le toit de la timonerie, cet espace détente offre une vue dominante sur l'environnement et constitue un excellent endroit pour bronzer, lire ou profiter d'un mouillage en famille.
Engine
Location
Sète 34 · Hérault
Equipment
Other
- outdoor benches
- bimini
- bimini top
- tender locker
- storage compartment
- saddle
- freshwater showerhead
- hot/cold handheld showerhead
- fly bridge
- bow thruster
- black water tanks
- t-top
- cockpit table
Swimming / Sunbathing / Fishing / Diving
- swim ladder
- teak swim platform
- rod holder
Kitchen / Amenities / Furnishing
- convertible cockpit
- stove
- cockpit showerhead
- sink
- stove
- kitchenette
- storage locker
- refrigerator
- helm curtain
- complete curtains
- chart table
- cockpit table
- marine toilet
- manual pump toilet
Electronics
- Cigarette lighter
- tv antenna
- engine battery (Powered by a Nanni Diesel T4.200 developing 200 hp, this Merry)
- service batteries
- charger
- battery charger
- 12v circuit
- 220 v circuit
- compass
- converter
- cockpit lighting
- courtesy lighting
- GPS
- solar panel
- bilge pump
- electric bilge pump
- dockside connection
- 220 v sockets
- cd player radio + speakers
- Transducer
- speedometer
- television
- VHF
- fixed internal VHF
Safety / Trailer / Dinghy / Hardware
- Moorings
- anchor
- rigging
- Coastal armament
- Fenders
- flares
- life jacket
- electric windlass
- Main anchorage
Bimini
- sun awning (The interior layout is remarkably spacious for a unit)

















































