2004 Meridian 490 Pilothouse Anita Jo
|Port Charlotte, FL
$279,000
Length54
Beam15.08 ft
Engine MakeCummins
Engine Power660 HP
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(LOCATION: Port Charlotte, FL ) The Meridian 490 Pilothouse is a motor yacht with style, function, and performance. She has a large flybridge, roomy cockpit, open salon, spacious pilothouse, and three cabins to insure comfort, and convenience. Planning to travel or live aboard, this 49' Meridian is ready to accommodate.
On deck we start at the top with a flybridge with radar arch, bimini top, and aft deck with tender storage. Seating includes a captain's chair and guest lounge. The wet bar with bridge fridge provides refreshment. Below is an open cockpit with room for relaxing, entertaining, or dining. The transom door opens to an extended swim platform with freshwater shower, and boarding ladder. The foredeck features stainless steel bow rail, anchor, windlass, and lounge
Sliding doors lead from the cockpit to an upscale salon with large windows providing lots of natural light. Cherry woodwork, plush carpeting, and leather upholstery make the interior comfortable and inviting. The seating area is aft with port side L-shaped settee with coffee table. To starboard is a seating area and entertainment center. The galley is forward port side with cherry cabinets, solid surface countertop with integrated double sink, range with oven, a refrigerator/freezer, ice maker, and microwave oven.
There are three staterooms, TV, DVD, and stereo controls. The guest stateroom has a queen berth with under-berth storage. The guest/day head has a vanity, shower, and toilet. The forward master stateroom features an island queen berth, under-berth storage, drawer storage, and two hanging lockers. The en suite master head has a vanity with sink, toilet, and shower stall. The third cabin is a convertible lounge with folding twin berths.
Anita Jo is powered by twin 330-hp Cummins diesel engines with only 910 hours. A Cummins generator provides offshore electrical power and a reverse cycle HVAC system maintains interior comfort. This Meridian 490 Pilothouse is well equipped, professionally maintained, and ready to cruise in style. This boat has undergone a major refit in 25/26. She's turnkey and ready to go on the loop or anywhere else!
Call now for more information and to schedule a showing.
On deck we start at the top with a flybridge with radar arch, bimini top, and aft deck with tender storage. Seating includes a captain's chair and guest lounge. The wet bar with bridge fridge provides refreshment. Below is an open cockpit with room for relaxing, entertaining, or dining. The transom door opens to an extended swim platform with freshwater shower, and boarding ladder. The foredeck features stainless steel bow rail, anchor, windlass, and lounge
Sliding doors lead from the cockpit to an upscale salon with large windows providing lots of natural light. Cherry woodwork, plush carpeting, and leather upholstery make the interior comfortable and inviting. The seating area is aft with port side L-shaped settee with coffee table. To starboard is a seating area and entertainment center. The galley is forward port side with cherry cabinets, solid surface countertop with integrated double sink, range with oven, a refrigerator/freezer, ice maker, and microwave oven.
There are three staterooms, TV, DVD, and stereo controls. The guest stateroom has a queen berth with under-berth storage. The guest/day head has a vanity, shower, and toilet. The forward master stateroom features an island queen berth, under-berth storage, drawer storage, and two hanging lockers. The en suite master head has a vanity with sink, toilet, and shower stall. The third cabin is a convertible lounge with folding twin berths.
Anita Jo is powered by twin 330-hp Cummins diesel engines with only 910 hours. A Cummins generator provides offshore electrical power and a reverse cycle HVAC system maintains interior comfort. This Meridian 490 Pilothouse is well equipped, professionally maintained, and ready to cruise in style. This boat has undergone a major refit in 25/26. She's turnkey and ready to go on the loop or anywhere else!
Call now for more information and to schedule a showing.
Disclaimer
We provide this yacht listing in good faith, and although we cannot guarantee its accuracy or the condition of the boat. The South Jersey Yacht Sales - CCM is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by World Class Yacht Sales. She is subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice and does not imply a direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.
MANUFACTURER: Meridian
BOAT TYPE: Motor Yachts
MODEL: 490 Pilothouse
HULL MATERIAL: Fiberglass
YEAR: 2004
CATEGORY: Power
BEAM: 15.08 ft
LENGTH: 54 / 16.46 m
DRY WEIGHT: 29,990 lb
ENGINE 1
MAKE: Cummins
MODEL: N/A
FUEL: diesel
POWER: 330 HP
TYPE: Inboard
HOURS: 910
LOCATION: N/A
DRIVE: Direct
PROPELLER TYPE: N/A
YEAR:
ENGINE 2
MAKE: Cummins
MODEL: N/A
FUEL: diesel
POWER: 330 HP
TYPE: Inboard
HOURS: 910
LOCATION: N/A
DRIVE: N/A
PROPELLER TYPE: N/A
YEAR:
FUEL TANK CAPACITY: 444 gallons
FUEL TANK COUNT: 1
WATER TANK CAPACITY: 200 gallons
WATER TANK COUNT: 1
HOLDING TANK CAPACITY: 48 gallons
HOLDING TANK COUNT: 1
Overview
Owner is a former commercial fisherman who knows boats and has taken incredible care of this vessel. Purchased in Mississippi and moved to FL. The perfect boat for liveaboard or long-range cruising/Great Loop. Boat is turnkey and needs nothing. Currently on the hard for Summer while owner is in Alaska. Easy to see in Port Charlotte, FL
Massive flybridge with room to entertain and bridge fridge
Full galley with all appliances including trash compactor and ice maker
Three cabins
Huge pilothouse with lounging area and amazing visibility.
Large cockpit area with grill
Owner is a former commercial fisherman who knows boats and has taken incredible care of this vessel. Purchased in Mississippi and moved to FL. The perfect boat for liveaboard or long-range cruising/Great Loop. Boat is turnkey and needs nothing. Currently on the hard for Summer while owner is in Alaska. Easy to see in Port Charlotte, FL
Massive flybridge with room to entertain and bridge fridge
Full galley with all appliances including trash compactor and ice maker
Three cabins
Huge pilothouse with lounging area and amazing visibility.
Large cockpit area with grill
Accommodations
- Cherry wood interior
- Full beam salon
- Large U-shaped galley
- L-shaped sofa
- Raised pilothouse with bridge access
- Master stateroom forward with island berth
- Guest stateroom with double berth
- Guest stateroom with convertible lounge with twin berths
- Two full head compartments
Deck and Hull
- Foredeck lounge
- Huge flybridge with radar arch
- Center helm with pilothouse access
- Guest seating
- Refrigerator
- Aft deck with davit and tender storage
- Open cockpit with salon access
- Large swim platform
- Bottom painted 2020
- New 2023 Zodiak tender and 25 hp Yamaha with electric start
- 1000lb davit crane
- New props and spare props
- Spare trim tabs
Electronics and Navagation
- Raymarine Hybridtouch Electronic package
- Raymarine autopilot
- Raymarine VHF radio
- EPRIB
- Tracvision
Engine and Mechanical
- Twin Cummins 330 hp with only 645 hrs.
- (owner only uses it in winter). Well maintained.
- 12.5 kW Cummins generator
Repairs and Improvements
LIST OF REPAIRS for MV Anita Jo, 490 Meridian Pilot House.
4/15/2026
LIST OF REPAIRS for MV Anita Jo, 490 Meridian Pilot House.
4/15/2026
- Supply and Installed new Generator, new exhaust hoses, installed new exhaust muffler and associated fittings, brackets. Test ran and confirmed all functions.
- Re-configured and re-set battery boxes and ran new battery cables as needed. Filled, charged, and tested all batteries.
- Installed 2 each new batteries for house bank as needed.
- Replaced all hoses on all scupper drains and checked for leaks.
- Re-packed both rudder glands with new packing
- Supplied and installed new black water holding tank, using all new PVC fittings.
- Removed, tested, cleaned and inspected high level alarm sender unit for black water holding tank.
- Remove and replace both PSS shaft seals with new (TIDES) seals, also installed all new clamps and new silicone rubber boots.
- Installed two new SS exhaust cans and associated gaskets, insulation wraps on both main engines.
- Replaced any suspect raw water hoses.
- Pulled both heat exchangers and Barnicle Busted them, rodded them, flushed and inspected, then re-installed them. Installed new zincs.
- Changed out rusty exhaust clamps on both engine exhaust hoses, install all new SS clamps.
- Inspected and re-programed AC battery charging unit. Function tested, charging all three banks properly.
- Fly Bridge chart plotter repaired as needed, function checked and woks properly.
- Installed a new upgraded Vacuflush unit for aft toilet.
- Replaced old raw water lines to Salon and Stateroom A/C units, using new 5/8” marine grade hose.
- Replaced drain lines on salon and stateroom A/C units using clear PVC hose.
- Repaired canvas cover for dingy.
- Removed old style TV and replaced with a new, HD, flat screen, SMART TV.
- Installed new lift system.
- Reframed and re-worked the starboard side of the bed, making a step and mid platform, to allow for an easier access to the bed
- Installed new zincs on both main shafts, wire brushed and inspected the other zincs on trim tabs and at transom, they were at approx.. 85% left.
- Installed all new zincs in both main engines.
- 2026 Installed new raw water impellers and new “O” rings for pumps in both main engines.?
- 2026 replaced circulating water pump on main engine.
- 20226 replaced both main engine serpentine belts.
- 2026 Removed cleaned and re-installed both transmission coolers, topped off transmission fluid.
- 2026 Drained, flushed and refilled both main engines with new antifreeze, tested and confirmed proper PH in both.
- 2026 Removed and inspected both after coolers, discarded old aftercoolers and supplied and installed new after-coolers and associated gaskets and hoses and clamps on both main engines.
- 2026 Checked both 6” hoses, mufflers and clamps for main engine exhaust.
- 2026 Installed new potable water pressure supply pump, switch and new suction screen.
- April, 2026, changed oil and filters in both main engines.
- April 2026, cleaned, then serviced both main engine air filters with K&N recharger kit.
- April 2026, changed oil and filter in generator engine.
- 2026 changed impellor in raw water pump for generator engine.
- 2026 installed new VacuFlush unit for mid ship toilet.
- 2026 Installed new macerator pump for holding tank discharge.
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
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