Most Popular Boat in the Med? | Fjord 490 Open | Motor Boat & Yachting // TRAIN BRAIN

Most Popular Boat in the Med? | Fjord 490 Open | Motor Boat & Yachting

Plugging the gap between the 41XL and the 53XL, the new 490 Open combines the best elements of both and adds a few tricks of its own. Hugo Andreae takes us on a tour.
Fjord 490 specifications
LOA: 49ft 4in (15.03m)
BEAM: 15ft 0in (4.58m)
ENGINES: twin Volvo Penta IPS-700s or 800
TOP SPEED: 34 knots
PRICE: from €1.19M ex VAT
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