2004 Meridian 490 Pilothouse for Sale – 54 ft – Seattle, WA, US

$279,000 NEW PRICE IMPROVEMENT FROM $289,000(12.1.2025)

Please contact CENTRAL LISTING BROKER to set up an appointment to view
"LA PALOMA" at our Lake Union Piers docks on South Lake Union.

TWO BOAT OWNER-SELLER READY FOR OFFERS 

Rebranded version of popular Bayliner 4788 Pilothouse (1994–2002), the Meridian 490 Pilothouse offers big-boat value in a handsome, well-appointed package catered for the Pacific Northwest cruising. This versatile two-stateroom floorplan with cherry cabinets features roomy full-beam salon with full-service galley forward, raised pilothouse with flying bridge access, two full heads. Cruise efficiently at 20 knots with the standard Cummins 330hp diesels.

And this 490 Meridian 2004 Pilothouse "La Paloma" is no exception. Highlighting "La Paloma's" distinctions include the reliable Cummins 6BTA5.9-M3 330hp mains, ZF Marine ZF80-1A transmissions with 1.96 ratio, Onan 9kW genset with sound shield, Xantrex Freedom XC Pro Marine 3kW inverter, ProMariner ProNautic 12v 60amp battery charger, ProMariner ProNautic 12v 20amp battery charger, Sidepower SP95TI 8hp electric bow thruster, Garmin full nav electronics, Starlink Internet, KVH TracVision M3 satellite TV antenna system, Fusion Apollo MS-RA670 marine stereo, BEP Marine tank monitor, Webasto DBW2010 forced air diesel heat system, King electric heaters, Cruise RO watermaker, Muir HR1100 electric windlass, Delta polished stainless steel anchor, Flying bridge hardtop, fuel crossover(added 2023), New ZF 24R22 spare propellors, boatdeck davit and Apex A-12 Eurosport center console tender with a Tohatsu 30hp outboard.

Salon

• Sliding door from cockpit
• La-Z-Boy ultra leather queen sleeper settee(2024)
• Barrel chair
• Hi-lo settee table with foldout cherry wood table top
• Salon wetbar with U-Line icemaker 
• Access hatches to engineroom
• Mini blinds
• Custom carpet
• Samsung 32" LED TV
• 2 Surfaced mounted JBL 5 1/4" speakers
• Webasto DBW2010 forced air diesel heat system with Robertshaw control panel & vents 
• King electric heater with control panel
• BEP tank monitor
• 3 Double door cabinets including one with glass doors
• 4 Single door cabinets
• 1 Double door upper cabinet-upgrade
• Halogen direct lighting
• Vimar switches
• Safe-T-Alert carbon monoxide detector
• 2-110v outlets
• Phonejack

Pilothouse-Lower Helm

• Fiberglass molded console with high gloss Burl instrument panels
• Stainless Steel with cherry wood steering wheel
• Faria analog gauges
• Hynautic engine controls
• Full navigational, video & audio electronics (refer to section "Navigation, Video & Audio Equipment")
• Sidepower SP95TI electric 8hp electric bow thruster control
• Danforth compass
• Battery parallel button
• Jabsco searchlight control panel
• Bennett trim tabs control panel
• AC/DC panel with analog amp/volt meters
• Xantrex Freedom X inverter remote panel 
• Tankwatch holding tank monitor
• Zwardvis helm chair with arm and foot rest
• Port & starboard pilothouse sliding doors
• L-shaped ultra leather settee
• Settee table with fold-out cherry wood top
• Access steps to the flying bridge 
• Webasto DBW2010 forced air diesel heat system 4 defroster vents 
• King electric heater with control panel
• 2 Surfaced mounted JBL 5 1/4" speakers
• Single drawer with pull knob
• 2 Opening compartments with pull knobs
• 3 Windshield wipers
• Halogen direct lighting
• Carpet flooring
• 12v outlet
• Coaxial outlet

Flying Bridge-Upper Helm

• Fiberglass molded console
• Stainless steel steering wheel
• Faria analog gauges
• Hynautic engine controls
• Full navigational, video & audio electronics (refer to section "Navigation, Video & Audio Equipment")
• Sidepower SP95TI electric 8hp bow thruster control
• Bennett trim tabs control panel
• Windlass control
• Helm chair
• Port side L-shaped settee with built-in storage
• Starboard side Lounge bench seat
• Access steps to pilothouse
• Access ladder to the cockpit
• Non-skid fiberglass sole
• 110v outlet

Cockpit & Swim Platform

• Cockpit hardtop overhang
• Fiberglass molded stairs to sidedecks
• Access ladder to the flying bridge/boatdeck
• Hatches to lazarette
• 2 Storage lockers
• Halogen direct lighting
• Courtesy lighting
• 2-110v outlets
• Transom starboard side door
• 5 Staple rails on swim platform
• Swim platform ladder
• Scandvik transom hot/cold shower
• Dockside fresh water inlet

Master Stateroom

• Forward master stateroom that has been expanded into 3rd stateroom and ensuite head
• Centerline Island queen berth
• Custom mattress
• Custom bedding with pillows
• Webasto DBW2010 forced air diesel heat system with Robertshaw control panel & vents 
• King electric heater with control panel
• 2 Bomar overhead hatches with screens
• 4 Polished stainless steel opening portlites
• 1 Double door, mirrored hanging locker
• 2 Single door, back lit & cedar-lined hanging lockers
• 2 Single door cabinets
• 8 Drawers 
• 1 Drop-down compartment
• Halogen direct lighting
• 2 Reading lamps
• Vimar switches
• Safe-T-Alert carbon monoxide detector
• 110v outlet
• Coaxial outlet
• Phone jack

Master Ensuite Head

• Solid surface countertops
• Backsplash
• Intergral sink with Kingston faucet fixture
• Separate shower with tub
• Kingston shower fixture
• Vacuflush toilet
• Nonskid fiberglass sole
• Webasto DBW2010 forced air diesel heat system vent
• Polished stainless steel opening portlite
• 2 Single door cabinets(one is a mirrored medicine cabinet)
• 2 Towel rings
• 2 Hand towel rings
• 2 Single robe hooks
• Toilet paper holder
• Halogen direct lighting
• Vimar switches
• 110v GFI outlet

VIP Stateroom

• Midship Port side VIP stateroom
• Double berth
• Custom double mattress
• Custom bedding with pillows
• Webasto DBW2010 forced air diesel heat system with fan control & vents 
• 2 Polished stainless steel portlites
• 1 Single door, back-lit hanging locker
• 1 Single door cabinet
• Nightstand
• Halogen direct lighting
• 2 Reading lamps
• Vimar switches
• Safe-T-Alert carbon monoxide detector
• 110v outlet

Guest Head 

• Solid surface countertops
• Backsplash
• Intergral sink with Kingston faucet fixture
• Separate shower
• Kingston shower fixture
• Vacuflush toilet
• Nonskid fiberglass sole
• Webasto DBW2010 forced air diesel heat system with vent 
• Polished stainless steel opening portlite
• 2 Single sliding, mirrored compartment doors
• 2 Single mirrored cabinet doors
• 1 Double lower cabinet doors
• 1 Hand towel ring
• 1 Single robe hook
• Toilet paper holder
• Halogen direct lighting
• Vimar switches
• 110v GFI outlet