- Builder
- FJORD
- Model
- 490 Open
- Sport Cruiser +3
- Length
- 49.3 ft
- Built in
- Germany
General
BuilderFJORD
Country of Origin🇩🇪 Germany
Boat TypeSport Cruiser, Walk-around Boats, Motor Yacht, Center Console
CategoryPower
Hull MaterialFiberglass
Vessel DesignerMarco Casali
Accommodation
LayoutLayout 1
Number of Cabins2
Single Bed2
Double Bed1
Total Berths4
Dry Head1
Total Heads1
Engines
Standard · 2× Volvo Penta IPS700
Drive TypeIPS Pod Drive
Engines2
Horsepower per Engine550 HP
Fuel TypeDiesel
Optional · 2× Volvo Penta IPS800
Drive TypeIPS Pod Drive
Engines2
Horsepower per Engine600 HP
Fuel TypeDiesel
Optional · 2× Volvo Penta D6 IPS 600
Drive TypeIPS Pod Drive
Engines2
Horsepower per Engine435 HP
Fuel TypeDiesel
Optional · 2× Volvo Penta D4-300 IPS 400
Drive TypeIPS Pod Drive
Engines2
Horsepower per Engine400 HP
Fuel TypeDiesel
Measurements
Overall Length49.3 ft
Beam15 ft
Draft3.1 ft
Fuel Tank Capacity396.3 gal
Fresh Water Tank103 gal
Figures are for the current generation unless marked otherwise. Where a specification differs by generation or engine package, it is shown for the relevant version.
What Is a FJORD 490 Open?
The FJORD 490 Open is an invitation to craft indelible memories with family and friends. This motorboat seamlessly blends sleek design with powerful engineering, featuring a spacious walkaround deck that enhances social connectivity and accessibility. With Volvo IPS 700 engines standard and the option for IPS 800, it delivers both speed and precision. The powerboat also boasts extensive storage, a hydraulic bathing platform, and customizable interiors, ensuring every moment onboard is memorable. Customization is at the heart of the FJORD 490, allowing owners to tailor the boat to their specific lifestyle. From interior finishes to color schemes, to the openable balcony of the most updated navigation technology.
Design
Fjord yachts combine outstanding performance, comfortable handling, and impressive design. Exterior and interior design done by prestigious Italian naval architect Marco Casali.
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Authorized FJORD Dealers
Dealers authorized by FJORD for the areas shown. Brokerage firms selling used hulls are not listed here.
Croatia Yachting
Fjord Boats Miami
Forte Marine Group
Hanse Yachts US
FJORD 490 Open Exterior
FJORD 490 Open Interior
FJORD 490 Open Deck Layout
Layout 1
Layout 2
Layout 3
FJORD 490 Open Video Review
Fjord's new 49 ft open, with an aft-facing bench on the swim deck, electric side terraces, a cockpit that seats 12, fenders that drop in seconds and two dry heads below.
Fjord 490 Open Video Review: Side Terraces and Seating for 12Oct 2026Watch the FJORD 490 Open video review
Frequently Asked Questions
The current generation of the FJORD 490 Open measures 49.3 ft overall, with a beam of 15 ft.
Top and cruising speed depend on the engine package and load. Check the engines tab in the specifications above and the individual listings for the figures of each hull.
New hulls are priced by the builder and its dealers and include the current generation's equipment. Used hulls are priced by their owners and reflect age, hours, condition, and upgrades since delivery.