Sunrise is a tidy example of the popular Jeanneau Merry Fisher 645, a versatile compact cruiser well suited to coastal cruising, fishing trips, and relaxed weekends afloat. Combining practical accommodation with economical outboard performance, the Merry Fisher range remains a popular choice for those seeking an easy-to-manage all-rounder.
Powered by a Suzuki DF115HP four-stroke outboard with approximately 490 hours, Sunrise offers cruising speeds around 20 knots with a reported top speed of approximately 28 knots. The wheelhouse layout provides good protection from the weather, with opening side windows and an overhead sliding sunroof helping to create a bright and airy interior space.
The cockpit arrangement is practical and adaptable, featuring a full beam aft bench seat and a versatile copilot bench that can face either forward or aft depending on use. Rod holders and wide deck access make the boat equally capable for leisure cruising or casual fishing outings.
Inside, the saloon offers seating around a table with an infill cushion allowing conversion into an additional berth. Forward, the V-berth provides sleeping accommodation, with shelving and storage lockers helping maximise the available space onboard. The compact galley to port includes a hand pump tap and Campingaz portable stove for simple onboard meal preparation.
Navigation equipment includes a Garmin GPSMap 750, Lowrance Hook 4X, Icom VHF and Plastimo compass. Additional features include a windscreen wiper, anchor light, mooring cleats, aerial, ropes and fenders.
Sunrise presents as a straightforward and practical sports fisher/cruiser with a layout that makes good use of the available space both inside and out.
Brokers Personal Remarks
Sunrise is a really honest example of the Merry Fisher 645 and offers the sort of practical layout that has made these boats consistently popular over the years. The wheelhouse gives good protection when needed, while the opening windows and sliding roof keep the boat feeling open in nicer weather. The seating arrangement is particularly versatile, and the accommodation works well for weekends away or day boating with family and friends. The Suzuki 115HP outboard provides sensible performance for the hull, and overall the boat presents as a straightforward and usable compact cruiser.
Accommodation :
Saloon
Dinette seating area
Saloon table
Convertible berth arrangement
Opening side windows
Overhead sliding sunroof
Galley
Compact galley to port
Hand pump freshwater tap
Campingaz portable stove
Cabin
Forward V-berth
Infill cushion for additional berth conversion
Shelving storage
Helm to Port with Gauges and Nav Equipment (See relevant sections)
Inventory :
Electronics/Navigation
Garmin GPSMap 750
Lowrance Hook 4X
Icom VHF
Plastimo compass
Misc and Safety
Ropes
Fenders
Anchor, Chain and Warp
Mechanical :
Hull and Design
Jeanneau Merry Fisher 645
Planing hull design
Wheelhouse layout
Sliding cabin access door
Opening saloon windows
Overhead sliding sunroof
Full beam aft bench seat
Overhanging cabin roof for shade and weather protection
