The Fjord 490 Open is a striking example of modern yacht design, combining elegance with cutting-edge technology to deliver a truly remarkable on-water experience. Measuring approximately 15 meters in length, this open yacht is designed for those who value both performance and luxury. The sleek GRP hull ensures a smooth and efficient ride, while the powerful inboard engine delivers impressive speed and agility, making it perfect for both leisurely cruises and thrilling adventures. Accommodating up to 8 guests, the spacious deck layout offers ample room for relaxation and socializing, with comfortable seating and a well-appointed cockpit. The interior, crafted by Fjord’s talented design team, is a testament to modern luxury, featuring high-quality materials and a sophisticated aesthetic. With two cabins available, the Fjord 490 Open ensures a comfortable stay for overnight trips, offering a perfect blend of style and functionality. The yacht’s planning hull configuration and advanced engineering ensure a stable and enjoyable ride, even in challenging conditions. Whether you are exploring coastal waters or enjoying a sunset cruise, the Fjord 490 Open is designed to provide an unforgettable experience on the water. With a starting price of approximately 450,000 EUR, this yacht represents an excellent investment for discerning buyers seeking a high-performance vessel with a touch of elegance.
Length
14.9M
Beam
4.8M
Draft
1.1M
Day Guests
8
Sleeping
4
Cabin
2
Crew
1
Cruise Speed
30KT
Max Speed
40KT
Fuel
1200L
Range
300NM
Engine
Volvo Penta IPS 600
Option 1
Volvo Penta IPS 800
Option 2
Volvo Penta IPS 700
Naval
Patrick Banfield
Exterior
Patrick Banfield
Interior
Fjord In-house Team
New Starting From
€450,000
High Price Brokerage
€400,000
Low Price Brokerage
€350,000
The side terraces are the detail every visitor to the boat show asked about.
Lowered hydraulically, they widen the cockpit at anchor and turn an enclosed boat into an open platform at the touch of a switch. Forward, a wide sunbed carries an aft facing bench and, on some boats, reclining backrests, while a lounge bed of over five square metres converts into a forward facing bench when the day calls for seating rather than lying down. At the helm, redesigned seats with high backs give proper support on longer runs, flanked by three co-pilot positions each with their own instrument display. Patrick Banfield’s exterior lines tie the whole deck together without a wasted surface.
Forty knots at the top, thirty held comfortably at cruise.
Volvo Penta IPS 600 pod drives are standard, with IPS 700 and IPS 800 available for owners who want to push the top end further. The shallow 1.1 metre draught keeps anchorages open that a deeper displacement hull would rule out, and the pod drive system brings the same joystick precision to close quarters manoeuvring that has made IPS the standard choice across much of this class. Acceleration is immediate rather than building, the hull settling onto plane well before the throttles reach halfway, a trait that matters as much at a crowded fuel dock as it does offshore.
The galley is built to be used, not admired from a distance.
Owners can specify a barbecue, a hotplate, an ice maker, a wine cooler and additional refrigeration, turning the aft deck into a genuine outdoor kitchen rather than a wet bar with ambitions. A television descends from the hardtop on demand and retracts out of sight when it is not wanted. With day capacity for eight, the layout favours a smaller, more settled group over a crowded afternoon, which suits a boat built as much for cruising as for entertaining at anchor.
The forward cabin is the owner’s suite, and the aft cabin is the surprise.
Set against the transom, the aft cabin carries a full beam bed measuring two metres by two, lit by windows on both sides rather than the single porthole usual at this position. Two separate heads, both with their own shower, serve the two cabins, a detail still uncommon on an open yacht under fifteen metres. Sleeping four in total and run with a crew of one, the 490 Open is built for an owner and guests who want real privacy overnight, not just a berth to fall into after a long day on the water.
This is a boat built to go somewhere, not just to be seen leaving the marina.
A 300 nautical mile range and 1,200 litres of fuel put genuine coastal passages within reach, and the option of IPS 800 power trades some outright speed for a more efficient, longer legged cruise. Fjord developed the 490 Open directly from dealer and owner feedback gathered across its network, under project lead Andrea Zambonini, which explains the practical bent of so many details on board. New, she is priced from 450,000 euros. For an owner who wants an open yacht capable of a real passage rather than a short run before lunch, the 490 Open is the clearest answer in Fjord’s current range.
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