Adventures Await
49′ · 2004 · Meridian 490 Pilothouse · San Diego, California
About Adventures Await
<p class="ql-align-center"><strong>Liveaboard Opportunity - Transferable Slip Available (Marina Approval) - Tender & Floating Dock Included</strong><span class="ql-cursor"></span></p><p>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.</p><p><strong>Features You'll Love:</strong></p><p>Tender Included 2006 Novurania 335 DL</p><p>Floating Dock for Tender Included</p><p>Twin Cummins diesels</p><p>Three staterooms and two head layout</p><p>Spacious pilothouse with excellent visibility</p><p>Huge salon and galley perfect for entertaining</p><p>Ideal for extended cruising or full time liveaboard living</p><p>Wide side decks for easy line handling</p><p>Complete engine and generator service recently completed</p><p>Oil and transmission analysis available for buyer review</p><p>Freshly serviced and ready for summer cruising</p><p><strong>Thousands of dollars have been invested in recent upgrades:</strong> 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.</p><p>Full service on engines and generator. Replaced all fluids and anodes done this May.</p><p>Generator and Engines cooling systems flushed July 2025</p><p>Listing agent is owner of vessel.</p> <br> <i> Resolute Yachting 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 </i>
Specifications
Overview
- Builder
- Meridian
- Model
- 490 Pilothouse
- Year
- 2004
- Category
- Pilothouse
- Condition
- Used
- Hull
- Fiberglass, Modified Vee
- Flag
- United States
- Location
- San Diego, California
Dimensions
- Length overall
- 48′ 11″ (14.9 m)
Accommodations
- Cabins
- 3
- Heads
- 2
Performance
- Cruise speed
- 18 kn
- Maximum speed
- 24 kn
Machinery
- Engines
- 2 × Cummins, 330 hp each
- Engine hours
- 1,123
- Fuel
- Diesel
Tankage
- Fuel
- 444 gal
- Fresh water
- 150 gal
- Holding
- 48 gal
Equipment
- Stabilizers
- None
- Thrusters
- Bow
Specifications from the IYBA listing, listed 5 months ago. Confirm details with your broker before relying on them.
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Kevin Frawley, Yacht Broker
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