Performance, comfort and flexibility are the leading features in the new
Moorings 494 monohull soon to arrive at the company’s sailing bases in the Caribbean, including Tortola, Mexico, St Lucia and St Martin and ultimately, in the Mediterranean. The newest evolution in yacht design, the Moorings 494, offers it all for vacationers looking for the ideal sailing adventure.

“The Moorings 494 is as eye-catching on the water as she is fast and comfortable underway,” commented Lex Raas, President.

“She is perfectly in keeping with our strategy to offer Moorings' customers fast cruising yachts which incorporate all the modern comforts now available”, he added.


Designed by Phillippe Briand and manufactured by Jeanneau, France, the Moorings 494 is available for purchase throughout the Advantage Yacht Ownership Program.

The new Moorings 494 offers guests a large cockpit and a spacious interior, featuring four double cabins, each with en suite head and shower. She comes fully equipped with shore powered air conditioning, and a complete electronics package, including chartplotter/GPS and autopilot.

Flexibility is key, thanks to an innovative design  which allows an easy conversion of the two forward cabins into one huge master stateroom  for a spacious three-cabin layout.

Designed with a powerful hull, her fine entry cuts through waves and improves performance upwind while the wide aft section increases speed downwind. Dual steering wheels give the helmsman superior visibility and facilitate access from the aft transom for easy boarding.

The deck layout is clear and uncluttered, equipped with ample handrails, wide side decks, and a resilient non-slip surface for easy and safe movement while under sail. Sleek windows along the coach roof sides add to the elegant look of the deck and give the interior a light, voluminous feel.

What Else Would You Expect from The Moorings?

The Moorings continues to expand and offer the world's best cruising destinations. It is the world's premier yacht charter company with bareboat (sail-it-yourself) vacations and Moorings Signature Vacations (crewed with professional captain and chef) in some of the most desirable locations in the Caribbean, Bahamas, Mexico, South Pacific, Mediterranean and Indian Ocean.

The Moorings, a Grand Expeditions Company, has 800 employees and more than 770 yachts in 26 locations. For more information, contact The Moorings at 1-800-368-9991 or visit The Moorings web site at www.moorings.com.