Dimensions
LOA: 47 ft 0 in Beam: 14 ft 4 in Minimum Draft: 3 ft 10 in Dry Weight: 30,700 lbs
Engines
Total Power: 760 HP
Engine 1: CUMMINS Model: QSB 380 Fuel Type: Diesel Power: 380 HP Hours: 1000
Engine 2: CUMMINS Model: QSB 380 Fuel Type: Diesel Power: 380 HP Hours: 1050
Tanks
Fresh Water Tanks: 90 Gallons Fuel Tanks: 330 Gallons Holding Tanks: 55 Gallons
The Boat
Cabins: 2 Berths: 2 Heads: 2 Hull shape: Modified Vee Windlass: Electric
The 2006 Meridian 459 Cockpit Motoryacht is an excellent example of the comforts that abound in Meridian cruisers.
Getting aboard is aided by boarding doors on each side of the raised aft deck, where you will find full-width seating under the soft top along with a refreshment center. Wide steps from the aft deck make it a quick trip to the helm. The 459’s helm is one of the best. Every instrument and item of navigation gear is highly visible and all controls and switches are within easy reach. The guest accommodations on the bridge are first-class as well, with a helmsman seat to port, refreshment center and L-shaped setting aft.
She runs at a steady 22 knots at open throttle. Engines are Cummins diesel power. Handling is predictable and stately, surprising for a 47-foot, 30,700 pound motor yacht. Meridian’s Docking On Command (DOC) system comprises of a stern thruster and a bow thruster — making sliding into a slot easy. Some say down right cheating.
Flexsteel recliners, which offers a great view of the TV/DVD/DTV center. High-gloss cherry accents and padded liners create an outstanding warm interior in the main salon. The double row of windows sets the design apart; whether seated or standing, you always get a great view.
worth of provisions. After preparing a meal, you can dine in style on the salon’s starboard sofa and convertible table.
and private access to the day head.
T380 QSB Cummins 5.9-litre (359 CID) inline six-cylinder, electronic, turbo inter-cooled diesels
18 / 2300
TOP SPEED (kts/rpm)
22 / 2900
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