This Meridian Has It All!!!

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On a search for our next boat. Could this be it? A boat tour of a 2008 Meridian 408 Motor Yacht on Lake Norman in North Carolina. A great spacious layout with two cabins, two heads, and a full beam salon makes this a perfect live-aboard, weekender, and coastal cruiser for a couple or family looking to enjoy the boating life!!
Specifications:
Length Overall: 42.17ft
Max Bridge Clearance: 14.33ft
Max Draft: 3.83ft
Beam: 14.33ft
Cabin Headroom: 6.58ft
Dry Weight: 29,000Lb
Fresh Water Tank: 90 Gal
Fuel Tank: 330 Gal
Holding Tank: 55 Gal
Single Berths: 4
Heads: 2
Engines: Twin Mercruiser 8.1 L Horizon
Horse Power: 370 each
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18 мар 2024

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Комментарии : 46

@kenbrown1440 Месяц назад

Meridians are on my list of 10 boats to avoid having been a broker, surveyor, delivery capt., and boat owner.

@castoway Месяц назад

Well that speaks volumes…Thanks!!

@gregobrien8146 Месяц назад

Can you tell us the other 9 to avoid?

@smokendt 2 месяца назад

As a delivery capt,, they suck,, I've had an issue with every Meridian that I've moved. The only positive comment that I've heard from an owner was "at least it's under warranty"... That boat with the gas mercs is a pig that will suck your wallet dry.

@castoway 2 месяца назад

Thanks, that’s great info!! We want to move up in size and get something that is comfortable and won’t break the bank. Our plan is to get on the river and start traveling so any suggestions you have on what to look for is appreciated. Thanks for tuning in!!!

@shawnwood9875 Месяц назад

I’ve heard the same thing from different captains.

@landrum3893 Месяц назад

As I boat owner, I disagree. Saying that ALL models made by a certain brand are bad makes no sense. Some boats are lemons with known reliability issues regardless of brand or model year, and some aren't. Using my boat as an example, I have a 2013 Meridian 391. 2006 to 2009 Meridian 391s do have known issues. 2012 to 2015 models are known to be solid. Meridian made some great boats that are sought after.

@richardspacetimeuhrensamml4236 Месяц назад

Exzellentes sauberes und optimal konfiguriertes Boot, eine kleine Super Jacht 🌟

@castoway Месяц назад

Yes it is and for a small yacht it is so roomy it feels like a house on the water. Thanks for watching!

@owenbevans6062 Месяц назад

Nice looking Harbor Queen. I owned a Cruisers Inc. 3870 and loved it but I couldn't afford to leave the slip unless I had paying passengers. I lived on my cruiser for 4 years. Buy a sailboat. You still will spend all your money but life on the water is somehow worth it.

@castoway Месяц назад

No doubt! The one mpg or less gets you every time. I would love to have a single screw diesel trawler but they aren’t as roomy or comfortable. I don’t know much about sailboats but you are right, life on the water is definitely worth it!!!

@user-lk6jj8xx9u Месяц назад

Very nice 💯

@castoway Месяц назад

Yes it is but she’s needs some TLC to get her ship shape!

@Jeff-kw8jj Месяц назад

You need to leave the dock, drop the hook... head to the aft State Room... and see if you can handle the slapping sounds against the hull if you were trying to sleep.😮

@Jeff-kw8jj Месяц назад

They created a longer version of that boat because a lot of people couldn't handle the sounds

@castoway Месяц назад

That’s interesting. I wouldn’t have thought it would be a problem in a boat that size. Seems like there are a lot of negatives with it so far. Thanks for the info!!

@owenbevans6062 Месяц назад

That the only sound that puts me to sleep like a baby, but then I lived on my cruiser.

@tonyatucciclark2195 2 месяца назад

Very nice!!!❤

@castoway 2 месяца назад

Yes, it is. Happy Spring!!!

@Harrybollox Месяц назад

Hours are low so you should get another 250 hours before you need a major overhaul if the engines have been properly serviced and remain so. If you can afford it though diesel is better resale and your engines will outlive you . Try selling gas engines at 500 hours, tricky. Comfort is key for me and seems to be for you also, it’s not like you are going to go ocean hopping or marlins fishing I assume. And they are comfortable, for sure. Meridien grew out of Bayliner , I wish like many marques they were still around. I see there is a great Meridien forum , club Meridien I think. The value of a good forum is worth thousands and thousands to us owners who diy or/and don’t want to be screwed over by boatyards.

@castoway Месяц назад

I totally agree! Comfort is definitely key and it’s likely that boat would stay on Lake Norman as a destination for us down there. We have been looking at other boats online as well, mainly Carver and Hatteras, with diesels, which I would definitely rather have, to get in the river system. I have never had diesels so I’ve been brushing up on those through RU-vid and various forums out there. It’s a lot of fun to look and we aren’t in a hurry so we aren’t going to settle. Thanks for the info and advice, it is greatly appreciated, and thanks for tuning in!!!

@Mr.Smith101 Месяц назад

Nice Yacht, it's a shame to see the neglect of the high moisture areas.

@Mr.Smith101 Месяц назад

It is beautiful and very nicely appointed.

@castoway Месяц назад

You are 100% right! Boats need to be used and properly maintained.

@castoway Месяц назад

It is the roomiest 40 footer we have seen. The design is right on the money!!

@lynngatlin4469 2 месяца назад

Only thing i don't like is the helm. When its bad weather an all you have protecting you is that soft canvas no wipers it's practically impossible to see where your going.

@castoway 2 месяца назад

I agree! They made a 408 with a lower helm option. I think that would be the way to go if you planned to travel.

@sreed8570 Месяц назад

Nice in general, but you're better off with diesels, more economical dependable and much safer. Nothing more risky that a gasoline high pressure fuel injection system combined with the flexing and vibration of a marine application. I almost lost some good friends to an Egg-Harbor with twin chryslers with 4-barrels, one motor caught fire and dam near sunk it.

@castoway Месяц назад

Great point and I agree!! We aren’t in a hurry so we have time to look around.

@leetaylor9753 26 дней назад

No price?

@castoway 26 дней назад

$199K

@RobMcNeill 2 месяца назад

One of dirtiest boats I ever seen

@castoway 2 месяца назад

For sure...It needs some TLC!!

@brentjudydunndunn249 Месяц назад

Run hard run fast! Do not buy, those boats have huge stringer issues with water intrusion!

@castoway Месяц назад

Wow, I did not know that. Thanks for the heads-up and thanks for tuning in!! We are not in any hurry so we’ll keep looking.

@mikebartlett9736 Месяц назад

How much?

@castoway Месяц назад

$199K

@helimx Месяц назад

Sorry, but it looks reeeaaally dirty.

@castoway Месяц назад

Oh, it is!! It definitely needs some TLC but the interior is like new. Thanks for tuning in!!!

@justinh2701 Месяц назад

Don't do it. Get a Sea ray or a Viking.

@castoway Месяц назад

I love Sea Rays!! We are going to look at a 380 Aft Cabin soon just to get a feel for the layout so watch for that video in the coming months. It is gas and we’d rather have diesel’s it they are hard to find.

@justinh2701 Месяц назад

@@castoway only diesel. Gas is scary.

@guywadsworth3637 Месяц назад

Run away a filthy boat will be badly maintained

@castoway Месяц назад

Yeah, that’s what I suspect as well. Some drains were plugged up and those areas were holding water. I found out this is the first boat the current owners have ever had. 🤦🏽‍♂️