Yacht Detail
2004 Meridian 49' (14.94 m) 490 Pilothouse
San Diego, California, United States
Adventures Await
The Meridan 490 delivers a smart blend of form and function and livability serious boaters demand.
Flag of Registry: United States
- Pilothouse
- Power
- Used
- Diesel
- Fiberglass Hull
- HIN/IMO: MDNF4007H304
Description
Liveaboard Opportunity - Transferable Slip Available (Marina Approval) - Tender & Floating Dock Included
Adventure Awaits is an exceptionally maintained 2004 Meridian 490 Pilothouse that's ready for her next owners. Whether you're searching for the perfect Southern California liveaboard or a comfortable cruising yacht, this Meridian offers the space, reliability, and upgrades that make ownership easy.
Features You'll Love:
Tender Included 2006 Novurania 335 DL
Floating Dock for Tender Included
Twin Cummins diesels
Three staterooms and two head layout
Spacious pilothouse with excellent visibility
Huge salon and galley perfect for entertaining
Ideal for extended cruising or full time liveaboard living
Wide side decks for easy line handling
Complete engine and generator service recently completed
Oil and transmission analysis available for buyer review
Freshly serviced and ready for summer cruising
Thousands of dollars have been invested in recent upgrades: Electronics including 2 transducers and sound system upgraded in 2021. New Bimini and canvas covers in 2025. Bottom paint, Shark cutters added to the shafts and waterless shaft seals done in Nov. 2024. New 20 gallon water heater and fresh water pump. 4 batteries replaced in 2025. New Carbon Monoxide sensors good for 5 years. New 10 year rated smoke alarms. Custom mattresses in master and guest suite.
Full service on engines and generator. Replaced all fluids and anodes done this May.
Generator and Engines cooling systems flushed July 2025
Listing agent is owner of vessel.
Aspire Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Luke Brown Yachts. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel
Specifications
HIN/IMO: MDNF4007H304
LOA: 49' (14.94 Meters)
Type: Power- Used
Year: 2004
Beam: 15' 1''
Draft Max: 3' 4''
Cabins: 3
Heads: 2
Maximum Speed: 24 MPH
Cruise Speed: 18 MPH
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Hull Shape: Modified Vee
Bridge Clearance: 18' 2''
Bow Thruster: Yes
Fuel Tank: 444 Gallons (1680.72 Liters)
Fresh Water: 150 Gallons (567.81 Liters)
Holding Tank: 48 Gallons (181.7 Liters)
Dry Weight: 29990
Builder: Meridian
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Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Cummins
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Power HP: 330.00
- Power KW: 246.08
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 1123.00
- Hours Date: 07-10-2025
- Engine Location: Port
Engine 2
- Engine Make: Cummins
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Power HP: 330.00
- Power KW: 246.08
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 1120.00
- Hours Date: 07-10-2025
- Engine Location: Starboard
Full Details
Covers
- Bimini Top
Electrical Equipment
- Generator
- Inverter
- Shore Power Inlet
Electronics
- AIS
- Autopilot
- Cockpit Speakers
- Compass
- Depth sounder
- Flat Screen TV
- GPS
- Navigation Center
- Plotter
- Radar
- Radio
Inside Equipment
- Bow Thruster
- Electric Bilge Pump
- Heating
- Hot Water
- Microwave Oven
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Washing Machine
Outside Equipment
- Cockpit Shower
- Davit(s)
- Swimming Ladder
Listing MLS by Yachtr.com
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2612 NE 11 Ct
Fort Lauderdale FL
Email: info@aspireyachtsales.com
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