Could This Be the Ideal Liveaboard Trawler for Two? | North Pacific 49

Step aboard Boondoggle, a heavily customized North Pacific 49 Pilothouse that shows how dramatically an owner-driven layout can transform a proven cruising yacht. Filmed at the 2026 Seattle Boat Show, this YachtLens walkthrough is guided by Evan Adams of North Pacific Yachts. Although we have featured other North Pacific models and configurations, Boondoggle is entirely different, with a full-beam salon and galley, two ensuite staterooms, a king-size midship master, extensive storage, an enclosed heated flybridge, and a remarkably complete cruising package. This is the North Pacific 49 Pilothouse, not the 490 featured previously. Boondoggle’s custom layout was designed for extended cruising and liveaboard comfort, with residential appliances, separate washer and dryer, multiple convertible berths, and systems suited to an owner-operating couple. WHY BOONDOGGLE STANDS OUT • Full-beam salon and galley using the entire 15'4" beam • Two ensuite staterooms • Midship king-size primary berth • Forward guest berth that expands to a queen • Convertible salon and pilothouse berths • Separate washer and dryer • Residential galley with full-size refrigeration • Dishwasher, trash compactor, gas range, and oversized sink • Enclosed flybridge with dedicated hydronic heat • Large aft boat deck for seating or a tender • Olsson stern-mounted tender davit • Bow and stern thrusters • Garmin navigation package • Maretron remote vessel monitoring • FLIR thermal camera • Dockmate wireless controller • FCI watermaker • Diesel hydronic heat and reverse-cycle air conditioning BOONDOGGLE | KEY SPECIFICATIONS Builder: North Pacific Yachts Model: 49 Pilothouse Year: 2021 Type: Semi-displacement pilothouse trawler LOA: 51'4" Beam: 15'4" Draft: 4'10" Displacement: Approx. 64,000 lbs ENGINE & PERFORMANCE Engine: Single Cummins QSB6.7 Power: 355 HP Engine Hours: Approx. 480 when listed Cruise Speed: Approx. 8 knots Top Speed: Approx. 11.5 knots Fuel Capacity: 700 gallons Fresh Water: 200 gallons Holding Tank: 65 gallons SYSTEMS Generator: Northern Lights 12 kW Generator Hours: Approx. 224 when listed Watermaker: FCI 1,850 gallons per day Heating: Zoned diesel hydronic system Air Conditioning: Reverse-cycle in salon and pilothouse Inverter/Charger: Magnum 2,800-watt Thrusters: Side-Power bow and stern Fire Protection: Sea-Fire automatic suppression ACCOMMODATIONS Staterooms: 2 Heads: 2 Primary: Midship island king Guest: Expandable modified queen Additional Berths: Salon and pilothouse settees Overnight Capacity: Discussed during the walkthrough as up to 8, depending on configuration CONTACT EVAN ADAMS Evan Adams North Pacific Yachts / North Pacific Yacht Brokers Phone: +1 970-381-7944 Email: [evan@northpacificyachts.com](mailto:evan@northpacificyachts.com) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-adams-cpa-038061145 NORTH PACIFIC LINKS Official Website: https://northpacificyachts.com/ North Pacific 49 Pilothouse: https://northpacificyachts.com/boats/49-pilothouse/ North Pacific Yacht Brokers: https://npyachtbrokers.com/ Boondoggle Listing: https://www.yachtworld.com/yacht/2021-north-pacific-49-pilothouse-10065409/ Pricing, equipment, engine hours, and availability may change. Contact Evan Adams for current information. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction 00:23 This Isn't the NP490 01:05 Stern & Davit 01:40 Full-Beam Salon & Galley 03:04 Pilothouse & Electronics 04:28 Master Stateroom 06:03 Guest Cabin & En Suite 07:09 Exterior Deck Walk 08:17 Flybridge 09:58 Engine Room & Range 11:06 Final Thoughts ABOUT YACHTLENS YachtLens explores distinctive yachts, trawlers, pilothouse cruisers, expedition yachts, and owner-operator vessels through detailed walkthroughs and conversations with the people who build, sell, and operate them. Subscribe for a new yacht walkthrough every week: https://www.youtube.com/@yachtlens?sub_confirmation=1 Website: https://yachtlens.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yachtlens/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickshoffman/ Like the video, subscribe, share it with another serious cruiser, and tell us in the comments whether you would choose Boondoggle’s full-beam living area over conventional side decks. YachtLens Distinctive Yachts Explored, Frame by Frame. #NorthPacificYachts #PilothouseTrawler #YachtTour