Research Meridian Yachts 408 Motor Yacht Boat

~The 408 Motoryacht proves that a midsize yacht can offer all the comforts of home in the ultimate cruising package. She features a spacious salon with entertainment center, a fully-equipped galley with recessed cooktop and innovative in-floor storage and impressive guest accommodations with a large island berth, innerspring pillowtop mattress and private access to the day head. What's more, her full-beam master suite has separate en-suite head and shower compartments with an elegantly designed vanity between them. The 408 also features a broad aft deck with wet bar, a bridge deck with generous seating, a well-appointed helm station and underwater exhaust for maximum cruisability. Step aboard the 408 and you'll find that a midsize yacht can indeed be your home away from home.
Draft: 3 ft. 10 in.
Beam: 14 ft. 4 in.
Fuel tank capacity: 330
Water tank capacity: 90
Holding tank capacity: 55
Standard features:
KEY FEATURES

Visibility of horizon seated or standing in salon
Opposing seating in salon
Standard sized queen, pillow top innerspringmattress in master stateroom
Comfortable bridge seating for 8
D.O.C.® (Docking On Command®)
Underwater exhaust
Northstar® electronics
"Ultra-flow" Comfort Air System.


STANDARD FEATURES


Aft Deck
Entrance Door: to cabin, curved acrylic sliding with screen
Hard Top: over aft deck with integrated stainless-steel grab handles (2)
Molded Lounge Seat
Overhead & Step Courtesy Lighting
Steps, Molded: access to bridge
Steps, Molded: access to side decks
Stowage Lockers (3): integrated into fiberglass dodger
Transom Access Door: fiberglass
Wet Bar
Wing Doors (2): acrylic with aluminum frame


Bridge
12V Adapter
Beverage Holders (6)
Bimini Top
Courtesy Lights (2): steps and sole
Entertainment Center: with sink, preparation surface, bottle storage and dry storage
Helm & Seat Covers: (deleted with full canvas option)
Hot & Cold Hand Shower
L-lounge Seat: with removable cushions, stowage under
Rails: stainless-steel, welded
Single Station Spotlight
Windscreen, Venturi: aluminum frame, smoke tint


Bridge Helm
Compass - 4.5": Rule®, Illuminated
Dual Engine Controls
Locking Compartment
Northstar® Electronics:
VHF radio handset w/external speaker
Depth sounder
Rocker Switch Controls: with DC Breaker Panel
Single Bucket Helm Seat: with flip-up bolster
SmartCraft™ Electronic Instrumentation
Sunbrella Striped Fabric: color-matched with canvas
Tilt Wheel
Trim Tab Controls


Components and Equipment
12V Macerator
D.O.C.®: (Docking On Command®)
Freshwater Cooling
Rule® Bilge Pumps: (4) 2000 gph, manual and automatic
Waste Holding Tank: with deck pump outfitting (1)
Water Heater: 11 gal
Water System: (12V) pressure demand (hot/cold), city water inlet


Electrical
12V Horn
12V Lighting Fixtures
AC/DC Distribution Panel: with magnetic circuit protection breakers
Batteries (4): 6V deep cycle (house) (2), 12V, 105 amp (engine start)
Battery Charger/Converter: 40 amp+20 amp
Battery Paralleling System
Battery Switches (4)
CO Monitoring System, 12V
Ground Fault Circuit Interruption Protection: all 110V outlets
Navigation Lights, 12V
Sacrificial Anode: with electrical bonding system
TV/Telephone Hook-up
Twin 30 Amp Electrical Outlets: with 50' cords for shore power


Engine Room
Access Ladder
Acoustical & Thermal Insulation
Internal Sea Strainers
Overhead Lighting
Salon Floor Access Panels
Structural Engine Mounting System: through-bolted to structural stringer system


Entertainment Center
24" LCD TV: w/110V AM/FM, 5-disc CD/DVD and surround sound system
AC/DC Cabinet Systems Control Panels
Aft Deck Bar: entertainment center w/stereo remote, sink, optional ice maker


Foredeck
Anchor: recessed working area with roller and fair lead
Hatch: bow, translucent, opening, with screen and shade
Hatch: anchor line locker with fender storage and drain
Rails: bow, stainless steel, welded with intermediate rail through-bolted to deck


Galley
110V Outlet: ground-fault-protected
Cabinet: with Karadon™ custom solid-surface countertops: Tuscany (light)
Coffee Maker
Convection Oven/Microwave
Corner Cabinet: with carousel storage, lighted
Floor Storage: with concealed drawers
Large Refrigerator/Freezer
Overhead Lights
Recessed Cooktop: three-burner electric, Karadon™ cover
Stainless-steel Sink: with pull-out faucet
Storage Cabinets
Storage Drawers (6)
Teak/Holly Flooring


Generators
Kohler® 10.0kW Gas: (without sound shield)
Onan® Electronic 9.0kW Diesel: (9e-QD with sound shield)


Guest Forward Head
110V Outlet: ground-fault-protected
Forced-air Ventilation
Medicine Cabinet: with mirrored door
Portlight (1): (stainless-steel) screened opening
VacuFlush® Head System
Vanity Cabinet: with stainless-steel sink, Karadon™ top & stowage under


Guest Forward Stateroom
110V Outlets (2): ground-fault-protected
Berth: raised double island berth with innerspring pillowtop mattress & stowage under
Drawers (3): under berth
Hanging Locker Cabinets (2): (illuminated) one with shelves for optional 15" LCD TV/VCR
Overhead & Reading Lights
Portlights (2): stainless-steel with screened opening
Telephone Jack: 12V receptacle


Hull and Deck
"Shoe box" Hull & Deck Joint: bonded and through-bolted
12" Mooring Cleats (7): stainless-steel
Anchor Roller & Anchor Line Locker: on foredeck
Anti-fouling Bottom Paint
Bonded, Tinted Windows: add a positive window seal that eliminates water penetration
Color-Coded, Custom Harnessed Wiring
Deck Rails: welded stainless-steel - through-bolted to deck
Diamond Non-Skid
Freshwater Washdown: (fore and aft)
Hand-Laid Fiberglass
Lewmar Windlass
Marine Core Construction
Meets or exceeds all applicable U.S. Coast Guard Safety Standards
Molded Swim Platform: with telescoping boarding ladder
NMMA-Certified
Opening Salon Windows
Portlights: opening, with screens - stainless-steel frames
Shore Water Connection
Thermal & Acoustical Hull Insulation
Through-hull Fittings: stainless-steel capped
Vinylester Skin Coat: applied to hull


Master Head
110V Outlet: ground-fault-protected
Enclosed Shower Stall: molded, reinforced fiberglass, integrated seat, detachable shower head
Forced-air Ventilation
Medicine Cabinet: with mirrored doors
Overhead Lights
Toilet Paper Holder
Towel Bars
VacuFlush® Head System
Vanity Cabinet: with stainless-steel sink, Karadon™ top & stowage under


Master Stateroom
110V Outlet: ground-fault-protected
Bureau: with 3 drawers
Door: locking
Flush Window: Aft - for open and light interior
Hanging Lockers (2): cedar-lined, illuminated
Headboard, Padded
Island Berth: queen-size innerspring pillowtop mattress with stowage below
Overhead & Reading Lights
Portlights (2): stainless-steel, framed opening with screens
TV, Integrated Cabinet
Telephone Jack & 110V Power Outlet


Mechanical
Alarm: high engine temperature/low oil pressure
Blower: for forced-air ventilation
Fuel Shutoff Solenoids
Internal Sea Strainers
Racor: (fuel filter - diesel engine only)
Steering: Teleflex® hydraulic
Trim Tabs: Bennett, stainless-steel electric/hydraulic


Salon
110V Outlet: ground-fault-protected
Carpet: Irresistible Moments
Cross Conversation Lounge Seating
Designer Package:
Pacific
End Tables: with 110V outlet
Engine Access Hatches (3)
Flexsteel™ Sofa: Mirage® leather lounge, with double integrated incliners
Overheard & Courtesy Lights
Residential Design Décor
Storage Cabinets
Table, Solid Plank: fold leaf: high/low position for entertaining and dining
Two-tier Integrated Window System: allows natural light and improved seated visibility


Side Deck
Raised Side Deck Rail: for full-beam interior


Transom
Courtesy Light
Mooring Cleats (2): flush-mounted
Shore Power Access: with integrated grove in swim platform for cord routing
Steps, Molded: access to aft deck
Transom Platform: with telescoping, recessed ladder and grab rail


Underwater Gear
PSS: (packless sealing system) by PYI
Propeller Shafts: stainless-steel
Rudders & Struts: 421 manganese bronze with synthetic rubber composite bearings
Through-Hulls: below water, 421 manganese bronze with shutoff seacocks


Windshield and Canvas
Mesh Windshield Covers: color-matched
Side Windows, Bonded
Windshield: (frameless bonded construction) tempered safety glass, non-opening, 3 sections.

Compass; Depth fish finder; Vhf radio; Bimini top; Shower;