2008 Meridian 490 Pilothouse

Heavily updated, excellent condition, Dinghy Included

While the 490SE Pilothouse features the comforts and standard features that modern cruising boaters have come to expect from Meridian, she also has a seafaring soul. This first-class yacht provides the responsive handling and solid construction that inclement weather requires, and she will deftly manage temperamental waterways, yet she also effortlessly accommodates up to six people in three well-appointed staterooms. Creature comforts include generous salon seating, a full-service galley with teak-and-holly flooring and Karadon custom solid-surface countertops, a master head with bathtub, a guest head with separate enclosed shower and a convertible third stateroom. For the boater who wants comfort in a solid seafaring cruiser, the 490SE is the perfect choice.

Fully Electronic Cummins QSB 5.9 w/Upgraded 380hp Option & 1958 Hours

3-4 miles Per Gallon Attainable at Displacement Speed

18 Knots Cruise

Fully Electronic Engine Controls at Both Stations

Highfield CL310 Tender w/ A Suzuki DF15 Engine

13.5kw Onan Genset (1493hrs)

400 Watts of Solar Power

3000 watt inverter to power AC, icemaker, oven, refrigerator, and all outlets while at anchor without the need to run the generator

Glendenning CableMaster with Wireless Remote

Dual Station Bow Thruster

Fusion Bluetooth Stereo System w/Dual Station Remote

Reverso Oil Change System for the Generator, Engine, and Transmission 

$40,000 Garmin Electronics Suite in 2022

•    (2) Garmin GPSmap 8612 12" Chartplotters at pilothouse helm station

•    (1) Garmin GPSmap 8612 12" Chartplotter at the flybridge helm station

•    Garmin Autopilot with GHC20 autopilot control display at both helm stations

•    Garmin GMI20 marine instrument display at both helm stations

•    Fusion Apollo Marine Entertainment System AM/FM, Sirius XM, Bluetooth

•    120WX ultrasonic wind sensor

•    Garmin VHF 315 marine radio

•    Garmin GHS11 wired VHF handset

Beautiful Flip up/Flip down Teak Dining Table in the Aft Deck w/ 4 Teak Dining Chairs 

Connected SmartBoat that carries her own private Wi-Fi hotspot with truly unlimited and unrestricted high-speed data

2025 Washer/Dryer Combo

Upgraded three-zone air conditioning with reverse cycle heat 2x 16,000BTU units and 1x 12,000BTU for a total of 44,000 BTU

24x24x4 Nibral Props

Batteries (8) 6v House, (4) 12v Group 31 Engine Crank, (2) 12v Bow Thruster, (1) 12v Windlass

Bennett Electric/Hydraulic Trim Tabs

Recent Updates

Aftercooler-Heat Exchanger–Gear/Fuel Cooler removed, reconditioned, reinstalled (June 2023)

Forward VacuFlush Head VG4 pump rebuilt with new piston, seals, O-rings, and four

New duckbill valves (Mar 2025)

Macerator discharge-hose replaced (Mar 2025)

Swim Platform aluminum rub-rail installed (Mar 2025)

Dingy canvas cover (New Jan 2025)

Dingy fuel delivery system with Racor filter installed/replaced (Jan 2025)

Dingy Davit new hydraulic pumps installed (Jan 2025)

Anchor Windlass rebuilt (Dec 2024)

Engine and Generator serviced, oil change, filters replaced, zincs replaced (Dec 2024)

Engine and Generator raw water pump impellers replaced (Dec 2024)

Air Conditioning system serviced; raw water supply hoses replaced (Dec 2024)

Fishing Rod Holders installed (Dec 2024)

Garmin VHF Radio replaced (Dec 2024)

Eight Engine Motor Mounts replaced; engines realigned (Nov 2024)

Solar Panels (400 watt) with controller and battery shunt installed (Nov 2024)

Sea water strainers removed, cleaned, rebuilt and re-installed (Nov 2024)

Racor fuel filters removed, cleaned, rebuilt, and reinstalled (Nov 2024)

Marine Head (2) Sierra toilet bowl seal kits installed (Oct 2024)

Steering Ram, Port side – replaced (Sept 2024)

Engine Notes

Layout

The Meridian 490 Pilothouse has long been regarded as the perfect long range cruising yacht in her

size range with plenty of space to accommodate extended stays aboard.  The pilothouse station is

huge with excellent visibility to run in air conditioned comfort, and with the new Garmin electronics

suite you have all the latest technology at your fingertips.

Lower deck accommodations include a large master stateroom forward with ensuite head and

bathtub/shower, twin hanging closets and an additional settee area with more closet space that

can act as a 3rd guest bunkroom as needed (but makes for a large master stateroom when

additional sleeping capacity not needed).  The VIP stateroom is midships with a double berth and

second head across the companionway. The companionway also features a built- in washer/dryer

combo unit, new 2025.

The main level has an open feeling with windows all around and seating for five in two chairs and a

sofa with hi/lo dining table and flat screen TV. The galley is U shaped and has a stand up

fridge/freezer, trash compactor, oven, microwave, icemaker, 2 well sink and abundant storage.

Standard Features

Standard Features

Hull and Deck

•    Non-skid fiberglass deck

•    Hand laid fiberglass construction with vinyl ester skin coat, unitized glassed-in bulkheads,

marine core

•    Color coded electrical system

•    Thermal and acoustical insulation

•    Bow platform with anchor roller

•    Hatch, anchor line locker with drain

•    Hatches (2) bow, Bomar translucent, opening

•    (8) Moorings cleats

•    (2) Fuel fills

•    (2) Water fills

•    Waste pump-out

•    Foredeck bench seat with removable cushions

•    Bow rails, stainless steel, thru-bolted to deck

•    Transom swim platform, bolt on, with retractable ladder and handrail

•    Portlights, opening, with screens

•    Windows, side decks, opening, with screens

•    12v electric windlass

 Flybridge

•    Beverage holders

•    Courtesy lights

•    Non-glare flybridge dash panel

•    Electronic engine controls

•    Trim tab controls

•    Instrumentation, SmartCraft tachometer, voltmeter, oil pressure, temperature

•    Compass, Rule 4.5" flush mounted

•    Steering wheel, stainless steel

•    Helm seat, adjustable/swivel

•    L-lounge seat with removable cushions and stowage under on port side

•    Bench seat with removable cushions and stowage under on starboard side

•    Windscreen, venturi w/aluminum frame and smoke-tint

•    Radar arch with side recessed lighting

•    Stainless steel rails

•    Polycarbonate door with access to pilothouse

Cockpit

•    Bulkhead, fiberglass with 3 fixed windows

•    Door, cabin entry, sliding, locking

•    Courtesy lights

•    Hawse pipes (2)

•    Storage lockers, port and starboard

•    Steps, molded, access to side decks

•    •    Hatches (3), access to bilge

•    Shore water connection

•    Transom door

•    Magma Propane BBQ Grill

Pilothouse

•    Dual station fuel tank senders

•    12v stereo with (2) speakers in pilothouse and (2) in salon

•    Doors: port and starboard access to side decks, sliding and locking

•    Pilothouse chart table

•    Electronic engine controls

•    Trim tab controls

•    Instrumentation, dual SmartCraft tachometers, oil pressure, fuel temperature and voltmeter

gauges

•    Compass, Rule 4.5" flush mount

•    Chart locker with reading light

•    Steering wheel, stainless steel with wood grain

•    Helm Chair

•    Seat, L-Lounge with removable cushions, storage under, Port side

•    Seat, jump with removable cushion, storage under, Port side

•    Storage cabinet above L-lounge

Salon

•    Interior wood: solid cherry with gloss finish

•    Flat Screen TV

•    Table, high gloss cherry, adjustable height

•    Cocktail table with solid surface top to Port

•    (2) Lounge chairs to Port

•    Sofa to Starboard with end table aft

•    110v outlets, GFI

•    Carpeted floor

•    Salon in-floor engine room access

•    Ice Maker to Starboard

Galley

•    Galley cabinets

•    Countertops, solid-surface Karadon

•    (6) drawers

•    Cabinet, over refrigerator

•    Teak/holly flooring

•    Stainless steel double sink with faucet

•    Trash compactor

•    Refrigerator, Norcold 7.0cu/ft w/freezer

•    Stove, Princess electric, 3 burner with oven

•    Microwave Oven

•    110v outlet GFI

•    Overhead lights

Forward Master Stateroom

•    Door, cabin entry, locking

•    Berth with storage under

•    (4) drawers under berth

•    Hatch, access to anchor locker with mirror

•    Storage cabinets

•    Hanging lockers (2), cedar lined with 1 drawer and storage below

•    Shelves port and starboard

•    Reading lights

•    Curtains

•    (2) 110v outlets GFI

•    Dressing area, converts to berth, with full size hanging locker, 5 drawers, cedar lined, double

bunks with storage under

Master Head

•    Door, locking

•    Vanity cabinet with molded sink and storage under

•    Medicine cabinet with mirrored door

•    Storage shelves

•    Enclosed shower/bathtub with glass enclosure

•    Toilet, Vacu-flush

•    Overhead lights

•    Exhaust fan

•    110v outlet GFI

•    Towel Bars

Guest Stateroom

•    Berth with storage under

•    (2) Drawers under berth

•    Nightstand

•    Hanging locker, cedar lined

•    Shelf

•    Overhead and reading lights

•    110v outlet GFI

Guest Head

•    Door, locking with mirror

•    Vanity cabinet with molded sink and storage under

•    Medicine cabinet with mirrored door

•    Storage shelves

•    Enclosed shower stall with glass enclosure

•    Toilet, Vacu-flush

•    Overhead lights

•    Exhaust fan

•    110v outlet GFI

•    Towel bars

•    Portlight

Companionway

•    Engine room access under stairs

•    Overhead lights

•    Courtesy lights

•    110v Washer/Dryer