Fjord 490 Yacht Open or Sport, choose between outboard or inboard engine

The Fjord shipyard presents the new Fjord 490, which is available as an open version with an in-board engine and as a sports version with an outboard engine. In addition to the engine, the shipyard offers a wide range of personalization options for the sleeping area.

An outboard or in-board version

Fjord presents its latest model, the Fjord 490, available as an Open version with an in-board engine or as a Sport version with three V12 outboard engines. In the first configuration, the two 2×800 hp engines accelerate the boat to 34 knots , in the second the 3×600 hp engines to 45 knots .

Elegant design with distinctive walkaround deck plan

The 14.70m unit was designed by Italian designer Marco Casali, a first for the shipyard. The hydrodynamic hull design and walkaround deck plan are designed to adapt to a wide range of sea conditions. The hull has been developed and optimized for this model and is made of sandwich construction for greater robustness.

The boat is presented as agile, comfortable, stable and powerful. Solutions that should also make mooring easier. The lines are characteristic of the series, racy and elegant, with the hull characterized by a long, continuous black glazing.

A sociable square

The cockpit has space for up to four pilot seats and has a fully equipped dashboard with all electronics, control systems and screens. The 2.40 m wide kitchen block behind it has a sink, a large work surface and either an electric grill or a stove. An additional refrigerator, freezer, ice maker, electric hob or coffee machine are available on request.

The seating area with two tables that fold in and out electrically can accommodate up to 10 people. The large hardtop offers the necessary protection both at the helm and in the saloon and can be optionally extended with an electric bimini. The hardtop brackets are attached to the deck walls to increase rigidity and not hinder movement on board.

Order under the sun lounger

At the stern of the 490 Sport, the large sundeck can be opened with an electric control to provide storage space for water sports equipment, a paddle or diving equipment. In the in-board version, the engines are located there, but the shipyard assures that the storage space has also been optimized. The novelty of the Fjord 490 is in the cockpit with tilting bulwarks. The bathing platform of the Fjord 490 Open can optionally be lowered hydraulically. On request, an electric gangway can be installed on the outboard version, which offers easier access and serves as a bathing ladder.

As with all models in the series, the foredeck offers a second sundeck, which is accessible via the flush passages.

Facilitate harbor maneuvers

Electric winches can be fitted to the stern cleats to make mooring easier. The rectangular fenders are stowed within easy reach in the bulwarks. The Volvo mooring assistant module can be installed as an option to make manoeuvring easier.

Multiple configuration options for the sleeping area

Below deck there are a variety of design options with many individual solutions. In addition to the guest cabin with double berth and storage space, an owner’s cabin with or without a partition wall or a U-shaped saloon that can be converted into a bed are also possible. A standard bathroom can be supplemented by installing a second bathroom. Four different interior design styles are offered.

Conclusion