Meridian 490 Pilothouse boats for sale 4 Boats Available. I visited at the behest of a client dangling the promise of a million dollar plus cashiers check to become a dealer- IF I liked what I saw, so I was given quite the personal tour by the engineer in charge of the whole facility. The master stateroom is amidship and is full width. That’s great for space and quietness, but there’s no escape hatch above your head as on the 4788. October 3, 2007. You are using an out of date browser. Savings: We offer low rates and plenty of discounts. Fairhaven Yacht Sales. While the 490 Pilothouse features the comforts and standard features that modern cruising boaters have come to expect from Meridian, she also has a seafaring soul. I have my story, I know several ex-dealers have theirs too. This is a meeting place for Meridian Yacht Owners. IF you would like to have that discussion today, I’m available. US$289,500 * 49 ft / 2003. In this community, we discuss cruising, mechanical issues, gatherings, and we make a lot of friends. The tanks are all aft under the cockpit. I was fortunate that I had the opportunity to visit the Navigator facility in Perris ( this whole area made Mexican border towns look like resorts by comparison) California to actually see how they were constructed as Navigator themselves were rather tight lipped about everything behind their high gates, and locked doors. The hatch there is your engine room access on the 48′. BOAT TYPE Power. Even customers who were having their boat custom built (they would build you a bespoke vessel if you commissioned it) were limited to a certain time on a certain day, for exactly one hour to visit their boat. Eg last saturday while tied up April Pt , Quadra Island, with wind blowing 25 to 30, we had a great 32 km ride around the island. There’s a nice bow flair which shoves water away when running. Currency $ - CAD - Canadian Dollar Sort Sort Order List View Gallery View Submit. The 4788 and 490’s have a bathtub in the master head. Meridian's new 441 Sedan is a major redesign of a popular model that offers lots more room - and lots more control - for better boating. than the Cummins diesels in a 4788 or a 490. The 2 Volvo Penta 370 HP TAMD 63P Turbo Diesels 1000 hours. Rather a stupid location for a television. The ENGINE ROOMS are another reason why people choose these boats. LOCATION Jacksonville Fl. Marine Air reverse cycle air conditioning system. You cannot comfortably do that with a Navigator. ... 580 Meridian Pilothouse Motoryacht 2007-PRICE $675,000.00. They were designed to be driven sitting down. Could it be, that by 2003 Navigator was purchasing Flexsteel seats? ALL the Brunswick built boats have Cummins after 1996. Navigator was literally a mom and pop operation on the edge of the Mohave Desert who had but a couple of expandable moulds they used for their whole series of boats from 42′ -57′, so not many were ever built, and then there was the rather unusual (and unpleasant) relationship the owner of Navigator had with it’s East Coast dealers, which is another story all to it’self. Mine at least ended well, only because my client whom I represented, ended up placing said million dollar (plus) cashiers check into the hands of Julie was cut from the same “__ you old school” cloth. One of the first Meridian yachts to be introduced, the 490 Pi-lothouse wasn’t really a “new” model; she was originally mar-keted as the Bayliner 4788 Pilothouse. The helm seat swivels over to the dining table. These are just some of the features that make the new 580 Pilothouse a great flagship for Meridian. PRICE $339,000.00. So I discovered things that few others knew, and I’ll share that information as I review this boat. Meridian 490 Pilothouse . Two years back I had an opportunity to tour the Meridian factory in Arlington. The davit is a Marquipt, but not the model with the problematic base that was used on the Bayliner 47’s and Carver 450 Voyagers. This boat is not a Bayliner. This makes for a smaller forward stateroom. Yacht Meridian 490 Pilothouse. They’re HUGE because the fuel tanks are NOT outboard the engines as on 99% of other marques. Advertisement. Manufacturers Description: "The Meridian 490 Pilothouse features solid construction, responsive handling and a deluxe pilothouse. Quite the stylish interior. The master stateroom is quite spacious as it’s full width of the vessel, whereas on the Bayliner and Meridian the master is in the bow. View pictures and details of this boat or search for more Meridian boats for sale on boats.com. Note that the “swim platform” is molded in, and is quite the distance higher from the water than most swim platforms.. Care has to be taken with your tender getting stuck under the platform. Centerline helm station w/full instrumentationSliding door and screen to starboardFlexsteel power helm chairLarge Dining table with side extensionsLarge ‘L’ shaped settee with storage underStairs to FlybridgeSeparate A/C zone, 18,000 BTUAC/DC control panelStorage cabinet. Meridian 490 in Vancouver with exceptionally low hours! Also note that the overhang does not completely cover the cockpit- you know rain. La Conner, Washington, United States. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Hardtop, Bow Thruster, 870 hours. Vessels are subject to prior sale, subject to price and inventory changes and withdrawal from market without notice. If the woodwork has an Asian vibe about it, that’s because their woodworkers were from Laos, and were the highest paid, and longest tenured employees. Rather boxy compared to the sleeker Bayliner 4788. These units are easily removed or serviced from the engine room. Meridian 490 Pilothouse for sale in Bayport Minnesota. Buyer assumes responsibility to verify all speeds, capacities, consumption’s and other measurements contained herein and otherwise provided and agrees to instruct his agent/s to confirm such details prior to purchase. It is very inexpensive (and highly recommended) to hire a surveyor to go do a cursory “pre-survey” inspection of any yacht you are considering, and have him take detailed photos of the areas you wish to see more of before you go to the expense of long distance travel. Jacksonville, Florida, United States. The Navigators have a unique bottom design of which they never bothered to name, but it’s chine gives lift, and allows these boats to run faster with lower horsepower engines than it’s competitors. He treated them well, therefore there was no turn-over with them as there was with the other employees who were considered expendable. And I heartily second Rob's comments. The 580 Pilothouse is an upscale production boat with customization options available to make it uniquely your own. The fit and finish is higher than a Bayliner. View Details >> Aft Cabin Cockpit Motoryacht. Upgraded Furuno electronics, Underhull hull extensions, aftermarket upgraded salon windows, cockpit aft helm station, Custom complete canvas … PROBABLY THE NUMBER ONE REASON why buyers select the 48′ over the 4788 or 490, but on the other hand-there’s no deck access escape hatch either. If you look closely you will see that there is NO access to the flybridge from the cockpit. $457,146 Seller Zwaans International 26. Meridian 490 Pilothouse. FUEL Diesel. Check out this Used 2007 Meridian 490 Pilothouse for sale in Bayport, MN. You’re not going to be getting fresh air and sunlight into this stateroom. That’s a HUGE tender on this boat! We hope you enjoy your visit and come back frequently! Blake Davis Yacht Brokerage Inc., provides the yachts for sale vessel description information contained herein as a convenience to this website user and does not in any manner warrant or otherwise guarantee the accuracy of such information. This does not. The only access in either direction is via the pilothouse. 2008 Meridian 490 Pilothouse Here is possibly the last 490 Meridian built and this one is exceptionally well equipped. Not so much because one was better than the other, but because Brunswick (who owned Bayliner) was a huge corporation that was quite high tech in their construction techniques, built many yachts, and had a huge dealer network where Bayliner’s (and later Meridians) could be easily found. The exterior is a vision--perfectly kept in salt water in Anacortes. Little things we like: 21 days and no laundramat - washer and drier while limited, better than the other option. Reverse cycle air heating -took the morning chill off in no time, can't see adding a diesel furnace anytime soon if ever. While the 490 Pilothouse features the comforts and standard features that modern cruising boaters have come to expect from Meridian, she also has a seafaring soul. Navigator also built all their seating in-house. (have you ever noticed how many yachts for sale of any size or make always have almost, or even a bit more than 1000 hours? On later models, it was on a lift that popped up from the counter above. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. They didn’t do brochures, they didn’t do the internet, they refused to hire public relations people, so there was no magazine reviews. The cockpit is quite large on the Navigators, as the fuel tanks are below them. FUEL Diesel. I’ll give Navigator credit for “hanging on” til 2012, when most all other American builders folded tent by 2009. Also in an emergency you have no escape hatch. MeridianYachtOwners.com is an independent, worldwide club of Meridian owners. View Details >> If you have normal sized legs, you will have a view of your knees when sitting. Note the Aluminum framing and sole supports. The 490 was already a huge sales . 49' MERIDIAN 490 PILOTHOUSE (2004) While the 490 Pilothouse features the comforts and standard features that modern cruising boaters have come to expect from Meridian, she also has a seafaring soul. Of course that’s why they’re a sleeker vessel, and have a lower center of gravity than a Navigator. Meridian 490 Pilothouse: 2007: Ask: $340,000 (06/17) Sold: $315,000 (01/18) FL, USA: The 490’s older than 2007’s- DO NOT have the QSB Common Rail Electronic Engines, and therefore have lower value as comps to the boats that do. You must log in or register to reply here. People could not believe their 57’er could run 20 mph with 370 hp engines, whilst other brands needed 600 plus to do the same thing. 561-309-8277 × Save This Boat. Insure your 2003 Meridian Yachts 490 PILOTHOUSE for just $100/year* More freedom: You’re covered on all lakes, rivers, and oceans within 75 miles of the coast. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. It’s done to keep the boat from looking boxier than it already is. Back when both the Bayliner and Navigators were still being built, back when my hair was still blonde, it used to be a normal topic of conversation with my clients of which vessel to choose, as both built similar sized models, both built pilothouse boats, both were at the same price point. There’s enough room outboard the mains on a Navigator to lay down and take a nap. This boat was in tip top condition when listed in 2014, but was in below average condition when sold. The interior is beautifully maintained with like-new seating, kitchen appliances, beds, and carpet. Meridian 580 Pilothouse A great drive, smooth ride, and a tub in a full-sized bath after your passage. While most Navigators have Volvo’s, I’ve sold several that had Cummins. 490 Pilothouse boat pdf manual download. 2003 custom upgraded Meridian 490 This was the coolest 490 I’ve yet seen. View this Sports Cruiser and other Power boats on boattrader.com Raymarine L1250 Radar/GPS, Glendinning Synchronize,r Air Horn, Rudder angle indicator, Standard Horizon VHF radio, Compass, 12V charger plugs, 3 speed window washer/wipers. Most 48’s don’t have them, but a few were ordered with them. She fishes well, makes for a great marina queen, and on this trip, we got to appreciate how comfortable she is at anchor. One of the quirks of the Navigator, other than no direct access to the cockpit is that the seating is “rather low” compared to other boats. We carry our two 9.5 ft kayak on the bow without interfering with line handling or anchoring. I have a rather funny story to share about how little Marshall respected his dealers, and why they came and went. 1 1 1 1 * This price is based on today's currency conversion rate. 2008 Meridian 490 Pilothouse If you are looking for your dream yacht, look no further! Seldom did they let non employees onto the premises. THIS is the quietest part of the vessel as there is no ‘wave slap’ or sounds of dock lines stretching. The only documented sale of a Navigator 48′ on the east coast from June 2017 to June 2018. One of the first Meridian yachts to be introduced, the 490 Pilothouse wasn’t really a “new” model; she was originally marketed as the Bayliner 4788 Pilothouse. I think it’s because they don’t wish to pay for the 1000 Hour service their engine makers suggest. Find Meridian 490 boats for sale near you, including boat prices, photos, and more. She became the Meridian 490 in 2003 when Bayliner went out of the big-boat business and Meridian Yachts was formed. PLEASE NOTE: 'Meridian Yachts' is a trademark of Brunswick Corporation. The 490 was already a huge sales success before Meridian took over having found the sweet spot in the market where price and value intersect. JavaScript is disabled. Meridian 490 Pilothouse. We carry Bionx electric assist mountain bikes that store perfectly on the portside of the cockpit.
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