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Meridian 48 Pilothouse Blaine Seeley Design

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  • Boat REF#  ·  150540
  • Length  ·  48'0"
  • Year  ·  1973
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  Semi-Displacement
  • Sleeping berths  ·  3
  • Engine  ·  2 x diesel 185hp, Perkins T6.354 (1973)
  • Lying  ·  Whidbey Island, WA, USA - Shown by Appointment
Boatshed Seattle
Boatshed Seattle
Roger Drill

The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Extra Details

Designer Blaine Seeley
Builder Meridian Yachts /Trojan Yachts-Costa Mesa CA.
Lying Whidbey Island, WA, USA - Shown by Appointment
Fuel capacity 800.0 USG Total - 2 Tanks
Water capacity 228.0 USG Total - 2 Tanks
Holding tank capacity 60.0 USG Total - 2 Tanks
Deadrise 11-15
Last survey 11/03/2003

Mechanical

Engine 2 x diesel 185hp
Engine make and model Perkins T6.354 (1973)
Engine Hours engine1= 3800
engine2= 3800
engine3= 1300
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering wheel
Drive shaft
Fuel consumption (approx) 3.0 USG /hour At Cruising Speed
Cruising speed (approx) 8 knots
Max speed (approx) 12 knots
Generator output 7.5KVA

Twin 185 HP Perkins T6.354 diesel engines provide the main power and the generator is a Kohler 7.5 KW. All engines are connected to a Reverso oil changing system. There is also a fuel polishing system.

The battery system is charged with Prosine 3000 watt -123 amp inverter/charger plus an Ancor 75 watt charger. The battery banks include 8 golf cart , one 4-D and one group-27, all new in 2010.

THe Kohler 7.5 kw generator indicates 372 hours.

Dimensions

Length 48'0"
Beam 14'1"
Draft Min 4'0"
Displacement 38,000.1lbs
Headroom 6'4"
Storage On marina

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 10 batteries charged by: engine, shore power, generator

Construction

Construction GRP
Underwater profile Semi-Displacement
Finish Gelcoat finish

Meridian Trawler Yachts (not to be confused with the more-recent Meridian line of production yachts) were "overbuilt" with thick fiberglass on the hull and deck to create a very stout yacht. With its bulletproof hull and flared bow with Portuguese bridge, it has excellent sea-keeping abilities. This fuel-efficient trawler has massive amounts of interior space and a large, enclosed cockpit. The pilothouse is well designed with a custom-built L-shaped settee and excellent visibility from the helm.

There were 13 of these Meridans built in Southern California in the 70's. Blaine Seeley, a well-known marine architect and designer designed this boat and managed its construction. It is a semi-displacement hull and is a proven long range cruiser.

The hull material is hand laid fiberglass coring and a fiberglass deck. The design features a pronounced bow flare and a sharp entry, plus a keel depth under the pilothouse of almost three feet.

Some of the other models built include a fire boat in Long Beach and several commercial fishing boats.

Accommodation

Total # of berths 3
No. of double berths 2
No. of single berths 1
Sink 2
Shower 2
Heads 2 heads (Electric)

The Meridan has some great design features. The widebody aft section supplies easy one level access to the saloon and galley. With a completely enclosed aft deck it's like having another living area.

The galley supplies a lot of storage area with an open breakfast or dining bar. It includes a combination micowave and convection Air oven, plus the three burner propane stove.

It is three steps up to the pilothouse which also supplies a large seating area plus a pilot berth. With double doors to the fore deck and the Portuguese bridge, a large seating area is available for good weather and a lot of protection in bad.

Going forward from the pilothouse into the forward sleeping area there is a curved staircase down. The master stateroom is beneath the pilothouse which provides plenty of room for a large head/shower plus extra hanging locker space. The present owner discovered additional hanging locker space under the stair case. The forward guest stateroom has an oversized v-berth with its own head and shower.

3 burner propane Stove

Accommodation

Stove
Sink
Freezer
Carpet
Drapes
Cabin heating
Pressurised water system
Hot water system
Non-Smokers
Microwave
Compactor

The Meridan has some great design features. The widebody aft section supplies easy one level access to the saloon and galley. With a completely enclosed aft deck it's like having another living area.

The galley supplies a lot of storage area with an open breakfast or dining bar. It includes a combination micowave and convection Air oven, plus the three burner propane stove.

It is three steps up to the pilothouse which also supplies a large seating area plus a pilot berth. With double doors to the fore deck and the Portuguese bridge, a large seating area is available for good weather and a lot of protection in bad.

Going forward from the pilothouse into the forward sleeping area there is a curved staircase down. The master stateroom is beneath the pilothouse which provides plenty of room for a large head/shower plus extra hanging locker space. The present owner discovered additional hanging locker space under the stair case. The forward guest stateroom has an oversized v-berth with its own head and shower.

3 burner propane Stove

Deck Gear

Sprayhood
Rode
Davits
Swim Platform
Swim Ladder
Instrument Covers
Cockpit Enclosure
Bimini

Electric Ideal windlass
2 anchors
(Plow & Bruce)
300'0" of chain
Caribe 10' dinghy (2001)
(RIB)
15hp outboard, Honda 4 stroke, Short shaft (2001)
The upper deck provides space for the 10' dinghy and additional seating and storage. Because of the pilothouse design the flybridge is well forward and provides great visibility as well as additional seating.

Forward of the Portuguese Bridge there a large working deck for safe and easy anchoring and line handling.

Nav Equipment

Compass
Speed
Log
Radar
VHF
GPS
Chart plotter
Autopilot
Stereo
Clock
Navigation lights
TV
Computer

The Navigation package includes the following:
--Raytheon Digital fishfinder
--Furuno GPS navigator
--Furuno Radar
--Furuno Auto-pilot
--Sumlog knot meter
--Garmin GPS
--Fairia engine synchronizer
--W.H. Den rudder angle indicator

The fly bridge includes an autopilot remote , fish finder, loud hailer and remote engine alarms.

Safety Equipment

Life jackets
Life buoys
Horn
Swim ladder

3 bilge pumps (0 manual / 3 electric)

Broker's Comments

This Meridian 48 Pilothouse has been maintained extremely well -- interior, exterior and mechanical. It is a great one or two couple cruising boat.

I have extensive personal experience with Blaine Seeley-designed boats and have found them to be very seaworthy, with thoughtful, roomy and comfortable interiors.

These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

This Meridian 48 Pilothouse Blaine Seeley Design has been personally photographed and viewed by Roger Drill of Boatshed Seattle. Click here for contact details.
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