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Boat Highlights:
Year of Vessel
2003
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Length
49 ft
Brand
Meridian
Condition
Pre-owned
Boat Type
Power
2003 MERIDIAN 490 PILOTHOUSE - CANDYKISS
One-Owner | Freshwater & Covered Moorage Since New | Low Hours | Bow Thruster | Generator
Introducing the Candykiss, a well-loved 2003 Meridian 490 Pilothouse, owned by the same family since new. Countless memories have been made aboard the Candykiss.This vessel has been kept under cover and in freshwater, ensuring its excellent condition.
Powered by twin Cummins 6BTA5.9-M3 diesel engines with only 1,730 hours, and supported by a dependable Onan diesel generator (just 562 hours), Candykiss also features a Sidepower bow thruster for easier handling in tight quarters. She’s clean, spacious, and cruise-ready.
With the original owners now retiring from boating, this is a rare opportunity to own a well-cared-for pilothouse yacht that blends comfort, reliability, and function. Whether you’re looking for a comfortable liveaboard or a capable cruiser for the Pacific Northwest and beyond, Candykiss is ready to deliver.
COVERED SLIP IN FRESHWATER YACHT CLUB IS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE - ASK LISTING BROKER
Make: Onan Diesel
Power: 9 kW
Hours: 562
Basic Boat Info
Make: Meridian
Model: 490 Pilothouse
Year: 2003
Condition: Used
Category: Motor Yachts / Pilothouse
Builder: Meridian Yachts
Boat Name: Candykiss
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Hull Shape: Modified-V
Freshwater Only: Yes
Covered Moorage: Yes
Location: Duwamish
Bow Thruster
SidePower bow thruster for confident, easy handling in tight spaces
Accommodations
Staterooms: 3
Master with island queen berth and en-suite head with tub/shower
VIP forward stateroom with double berth
Guest stateroom with convertible twin bunks
Heads: 2
Salon: Full-beam with L-shaped sleeper sofa, barrel chair, large windows
Galley: U-shaped with solid-surface counters, 3-burner electric cooktop, oven, microwave, refrigerator/freezer, trash compactor
Navigation & Electronics
Pilothouse & Flybridge
Raymarine Axiom 9 (pilothouse)
Garmin 2006C GPSmap plotters in pilothouse and flybridge
Raymarine RL80C Pathfinder Radar
Raymarine DS600X Fishfinder
Lowrance HDS5 Pilothouse
Aft facing camera display
Raymarine and Standard Horizon VHF radios
Sidepower bow thruster, trim tab, windlass, and spotlight controls (both helms)
Comfort & Features
Espar diesel hydronic furnace heating system
Red Dot engine heat
Seaward 20-gallon hot water heater
Integrated sound system
Flybridge with captain’s chair, L-settee, lounge, and refrigerator
Swim platform with ladder
Davit system
Trace Inverter
Remarks
This one-owner Meridian 490 Pilothouse has been well maintained since day one. Candykiss has always been in freshwater under covered moorage and is in excellent condition. With low hours on her Cummins diesels, a bow thruster, and a thoughtfully appointed interior, she's the perfect coastal cruiser or Northwest liveaboard.
The original owners are retiring from boating—don't miss your chance to own this sought-after pilothouse yacht. Contact the listing broker today to see your next boat!
Disclaimer
W S Yacht Brokers 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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