Meridian Yachts 490 Specifications

Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual4Safety Standards• Your yacht’s mechanical and electrical systems were designed to meet sa

490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard!5Special Care for Moored Yachts• Whether moored in saltwater or freshwater, your yacht wil

Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual6Yacht Lifting• Always follow the lift equipment’s instructions and requirements.• When li

490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard!7Carbon Monoxide (CO)CO Facts• CO poisoning causes a significant number of boating deaths

Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual8Where & How CO Can AccumulateStationary conditions that increase CO accumulations inc

490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard!9CO ChecklistsTrip Checklist❏ Educate all passengers about the symptoms of CO poisoning an

Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual10CO Monitors• NEVER disconnect the CO monitors.• Read the manufacturer’s instructions for

11490 Pilothouse • Owner’s ManualChapter 2: LocationsExterior ViewsHull ViewsTRIM TABSTRANSOMSACRIFICIALZINC ANODEPLATESTARBOARD HULLSIDEPORT HULLSI

Chapter 2: Locations 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual12Forward Deck ViewBOW HATCHESWINDLASSFOOT CONTROLSCLEATCLEATBOWNAVIGATION LIGHTSANCHOR WINDLASS

490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations13Aft Deck ViewCLEATBOARDINGLADDERCITY WATERINLETCLEATGRAB RAILSNAVIGATION LIGHTSTERNSWIMPLATFOR

Chapter 2: Locations 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual14Helm ViewsPilothouse Helm StationVARY DEPENDING ON ENGINE AND ACCESSORY OPTIONS.NOTE: TYPICAL

490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations15Command Bridge Helm StationMAY VARY DEPENDING ON ENGINE AND ACCESSORY OPTIONS. NOTE: TYPICAL H

Chapter 2: Locations 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual16Component Locations12-Volt DC Accessory Outlet: Located on the port side of the pilothouse hel

490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations17Air Conditioner Seawater Intake Seacock (If Equipped):• Located in the engine room, forward of

Chapter 2: Locations 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual18• One is located under the pilothouse dash.• Access through the ceiling panel in the forward s

490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations19Battery Management Panel (Battery Switches): Located inside the cabinet in the port aft corner

Chapter 2: Locations 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual20• Two are located under the bottom step of the salon stairs.• Access by lifting off the top of

490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations21• One is located on the port side of the hang-ing locker in the mid guest stateroom.• One is l

Chapter 2: Locations 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual22Engine Cooling System Seawater Intake Sea-cocks: Located at the aft end of the engine room bil

490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations23Freshwater Pump: Located on the port side of the utility room, aft of the water heater.Freshwa

Date of Purchase: _________________________________________Port Engine Serial Number: _________________________________Starboard Engine Serial Number:

Chapter 2: Locations 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual24Fuel Fill Deck Fittings: Located on the port and star-board deck trails.Fuel Shut-Off Valves (

490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations25Fuel Tanks: Located on the port and starboard sides of the utility room.Generator:• Located in

Chapter 2: Locations 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual26Heaters (Electric) (4 Total):• One is located on the aft side of the galley island in the salo

490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations27• One is located under the lounge seat walkway cushion on the port side of the pilothouse.• Th

Chapter 2: Locations 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual28Holding Tank Pump-out Deck Fitting (marked WASTE): Located aft of the fuel fill deck fitting o

490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations29Macerator Switches: Located on the mac-erator panel inside the electrical cabinet on the starb

Chapter 2: Locations 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual30• One is accessed through the wall hatch on the starboard aft side of the hallway.Seawater Was

490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations31Seawater Washdown Pump Switch: Located on the 12-volt DC main distribution panel.Spotlight: Lo

Chapter 2: Locations 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual32• One is located on the switch panel at the pilothouse helm.Trim Tab Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir

490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 2: Locations33Water Heater: Located in the port forward corner of the utility room.Windshield Wiper Fluid Re

CONTENTSChapter 1: Welcome Aboard!Dimensions & Tank Capacities 1Dealer Service 1Warranty Information 1Boating Experience 2Qualified Mainte

34490 Pilothouse • Owner’s ManualChapter 3: Propulsion & Related SystemsEnginesWhile the topics listed below may be included in this Owner’s Man

490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems35Exhaust System• Always consider the sea conditions before anchoring or

Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual36Bilge Blower Systems• The bilge blowers remove explo-sive fumes from th

490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems37Fuel SystemFIRE, EXPLOSION and OPEN FLAME HAZARD! • It is very importan

Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual38Fuel Fills & Vents• The fuel fill deck fittings are marked DIESEL.•

39490 Pilothouse • Owner’s ManualChapter 4: Controls & GaugesHydraulic Steering System• Your yacht features a hydraulic steering system.• Check

Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual40Engine Synchronization (If Equipped)Follow the instructions in the synchronization

41490 Pilothouse • Owner’s ManualChapter 6: PlumbingBilge Pumps•Your yacht has several bilge pumps for pump-ing water out of the bilge.•The autofloa

Chapter 6: Plumbing 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual42Bilge Pump Testing• The bilge pumps are vital to the safety of your yacht.• Test the bilge pump

490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 6: Plumbing43Seawater SystemsSeacocksThru-hull inlet or outlet fittings near or below the waterline fea-ture

Chapter 6: PlumbingBilge Pumps 41Bilge Pump Testing 42Autofloat Switches 42Seawater Systems 43Seacocks 43Seawater Strainers 43Seawater Was

Chapter 6: Plumbing 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual44Seawater Washdown• Always make sure the seawater intake sea-cock is Open before turning the sea

490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 6: Plumbing45Freshwater System• Read the Freshwater System section in the Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual

Chapter 6: Plumbing 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual46City Water Inlet• Read the City Water Hookup portion of the Freshwater System section in the Cr

490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 6: Plumbing47Freshwater System Winterization1. Turn Off the water heater breaker on the 110-volt AC master p

Chapter 6: Plumbing 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual48Water Heater• Read the water heater instruction manual and heed the warnings above.• The water

490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 6: Plumbing49Winterizing the Water Heater1. Turn Off the water heater breaker.2. Disconnect the hose (A) att

Chapter 6: Plumbing 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual50Preparing the Water Heater for Use After Yacht StorageWhen you are ready to resume use of your

490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 6: Plumbing51Drain SystemsDeck Drains• Water on the deck is drained overboard through the deck drains. • Kee

Chapter 6: Plumbing 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual52Checking for clogging debris:1. Remove the pump motor from the housing:a. Lift the tab while ro

490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 6: Plumbing53Marine Heads & Holding TankVacuum Flush Head System• Read the vacuum flush head’s oper-atio

Hazard Boxes & SymbolsThe hazard boxes and symbols shown below are used throughout this supplement to call attention to potentially dan-gerous sit

54490 Pilothouse • Owner’s ManualChapter 7: Deck EquipmentCleatsCarefully read the section on towing in the Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual Suppl

490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 7: Deck Equipment55DavitPERSONAL INJURY and/or PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD!• Davit load NOT to exceed

Chapter 7: Deck Equipment 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual56Important Davit Operation Guidelines• Inspect the davit and cable before each use. Never

490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 7: Deck Equipment5712. Position the end of the davit arm directly over the balance point of the dinghy.13. T

Chapter 7: Deck Equipment 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual58Davit & Dinghy StorageDavit Storage• Store the davit with the davit arm down.• Store

490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 7: Deck Equipment59Davit Maintenance Guidelines• Inspect the cable regularly for breaks or frayed spots. Rep

Chapter 7: Deck Equipment 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual60Canvas & Vinyl Tops & Enclosures1. Insert the end eyes of the main bow (A) into t

490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 7: Deck Equipment61Canvas Care (see also ‘Clear Vinyl Care’ on next page)• After each use, especially in sal

Chapter 7: Deck Equipment 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual62Clear Vinyl Care • After each use, especially in saltwater, rinse the clear vinyl with co

490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 8: Appliances & Entertainment Systems63Chapter 8: Appliances & Entertainment SystemsAll appliances a

1490 Pilothouse • Owner’s ManualChapter 1: Welcome Aboard!• This Owner’s Manual provides specific information about your yacht that is not covered i

Chapter 8: Appliances & Entertainment Systems 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual64Audio & Visual EquipmentDockside Television & Telephone I

65490 Pilothouse • Owner’s ManualChapter 9: LightsCare & MaintenanceAll of the lights installed on your yacht are of top quality, but you should

66490 Pilothouse • Owner’s ManualChapter 10: Air Conditioning & HeatingAir Conditioner (If Equipped)• Read the air conditioner manual before usi

490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 10: Air Conditioning & Heating67Electric Heaters Your yacht features electric cabin heaters. Operating i

68490 Pilothouse • Owner’s ManualChapter 11: Electrical Systems EXTREME FIRE, SHOCK and EXPLOSION HAZARD!• To minimize the risks of fire and explosi

490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 11: Electrical Systems6912-Volt DC SystemBatteries• The batteries supply electricity for lights, 12-volt acc

Chapter 11: Electrical Systems 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual70Emergency Battery Parallel Switch• If an engine will not start because of a dead bat

490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 11: Electrical Systems7112-Volt DC Accessory Outlet• The 12-volt DC accessory outlet can be used with any 12

Chapter 11: Electrical Systems 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual72110-Volt AC System• To gain a basic understanding of your yacht’s 110-volt AC sys-te

490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 11: Electrical Systems73Shore PowerFIRE, EXPLOSION and SHOCK HAZARD!• Use ONLY compatible shore power connec

Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual2Boating ExperienceIf this is your first yacht or if you are changing to a type of yacht y

Chapter 11: Electrical Systems 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual74• Your yacht is equipped with one (1) 220-volt/50-amp shore power inlet.• The 220-vo

490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 11: Electrical Systems75Generator• When your yacht is not connected to shore power, the generator can supply

490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual76Important RecordsSelling DealerName Of DealershipAddressPhone/FAX/E-mailSales ManagerService ManagerEnginesManufact

490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual77Float PlanBefore leaving on each cruise, fill out a copy of this float plan (or similar) and leave it with a reliab

Float Plan 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual78Survival EquipmentNumber of PFDs Flares (Yes/No) Mirror (Yes/No)Smoke Signals (Yes/No) Flashlight (Yes/N

Owner’s Notes

Owner’s Notes

490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard!3Engine & Accessory Guidelines & Literature• Your yacht’s engines and accessories