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Canados - 493 - For Sale

Experience the 493byCanadoswith Shestakov Yacht Sales — a performance-focusedmotor yachtin themotor yacht classsegment, built on a durablefiberglass hull. Broker Andrey Shestakov and the Shestakov Yacht Sales team are ready to guide you from first inquiry to closing.

Selecting a 493

Choosing the 493comes down to purpose and performance. With a 50 ft (15.5 m) length overall, 13 ft (4.19 m) beam, and a shallow 3.609 ft (1.1 m) draft, it suits varied cruising grounds and marina slips while keeping handling approachable. Triple Mercury outboards deliver confident acceleration, a 32-knot cruise (36.83 mph), and up to 52 knots (59.84 mph) when conditions allow — ideal if you value swift passages and flexible day-to-night plans. Consult Andrey Shestakov at Shestakov Yacht Sales to align these capabilities with your itinerary and operating preferences.

Features of the Model

Propulsion: 3 Mercury outboards; Gas/Petrol; Outboard configuration

Performance: 32 kn (36.83 mph) cruise; 52 kn (59.84 mph) maximum

Construction: fiberglass hullwith a fiberglass deck

Dimensions and draft: LOA 50 ft (15.5 m); Beam 13 ft (4.19 m); Draft 3.609 ft (1.1 m)

Capacities: Fuel 541.55 gal; Fresh water 105.67 gal

Accommodation: Accommodation count 3; Sleeps 3; Heads 1

Technical Specifications

Builder: Canados

Model: 493

Category: motor yacht;motor yacht class

Hull: fiberglass construction; Deck: Fiberglass

LOA: 50 ft (15.5 m)

Beam: 13 ft (4.19 m)

Draft: 3.609 ft (1.1 m)

Engines: 3 x Mercury; Type: Outboard; Fuel: Gas/Petrol

Cruise speed: 32 kn (36.83 mph)

Max speed: 52 kn (59.84 mph)

Fuel capacity: 541.55 gal

Water capacity: 105.67 gal

Accommodation count: 3; Sleeps: 3; Heads: 1

Pricing and Ordering

Pricing and availability for the 493are available on request. Contact broker Andrey Shestakov at Shestakov Yacht Sales to discuss current opportunities, schedule viewings, organize surveys and sea trials, and manage documentation through closing.

Questions and Answers

Q: What type of yacht is the Canados 493? A: The 493byCanadosis amotor yachtwithin themotor yacht classsegment, built on afiberglass hull.Type,Class, andHullalign for performance-minded owners.

Q: What engines power the 493? A: Engines: 3 x Mercury.Configuration: Outboard.Fuel: Gas/Petrol. This setup supports the model’s published performance figures.

Q: How fast does it go? A: Cruise speed: 32 knots (36.83 mph).Maximum speed: 52 knots (59.84 mph), subject to load and conditions.

Q: What are the key dimensions and draft? A: LOA: 50 ft (15.5 m).Beam: 13 ft (4.19 m).Draft: 3.609 ft (1.1 m). These measurements aid in slip selection and route planning.

Q: How do I purchase through Shestakov Yacht Sales? A: Reach out to brokerAndrey Shestakov at Shestakov Yacht Sales. We’ll coordinatecontact, viewing, survey, sea trial, and transaction management for your493.

Owner Experience Review

Introduced around 2022, the 493fromCanadosshows up in dealer and broker listings through 2024 and is commonly positioned for family day and weekend cruising, tender/chase‑boat duties, and day‑charter use. Layout flexibility is a hallmark: tests and sales specs note open or single‑cabin options as well as two‑cabin/two‑head arrangements suitable for short overnights. Real‑world capacity is illustrated by a reported trial with 14 people aboard, and independent reviews describe the cockpit, protected helm, foredeck sunpad, and open‑air living spaces as genuinely comfortable.

On the water, the 493benefits from a deep‑V hull and careful weight distribution that deliver composed seakeeping in moderate seas. Testers highlighted that it absorbs waves cleanly, stays in control without awkward trim changes, and feels very light yet precise at the helm. Sound levels and vibration are well managed at slow speeds—conversation at the helm doesn’t require raised voices—and the sport seats, bolsters, and handholds reflect thoughtful ergonomics.

Power choices range from twin Volvo Penta D6‑440 sterndrives to triple or quad high‑power outboards (e.g., Mercury 450R/600/600 V12), and performance varies accordingly, with reports of roughly 30–32‑knot cruising and about 38–48+ knots at the top end. That engine decision meaningfully affects maintenance approach and cost, though reviewers also note a clearly laid‑out engine area and good soundproofing. Owners should be aware that the trim tabs are not automatic and are operated via two high levers, and while no systemic model‑specific failures are widely reported, long‑term ownership data remains limited due to the model’s recent introduction.

Pros and Cons

Deep‑V comfort and precise, light helm give confident control in moderate seas.

Flexible layouts and generous open‑air spaces suit family day use and short overnights.

Multiple propulsion options allow tailoring performance, with roughly 30–32 kt cruise and 38–48+ kt top depending on engines.

Maintenance approach and costs vary significantly between twin diesel sterndrives and triple/quad high‑power outboards.

Non‑automatic trim flaps require hands‑on adjustment via two levers.

Limited long‑term ownership data exists for this relatively new model, despite no widely reported systemic issues.

Comparison with Other Models

Model	LOA	Beam	Draft	Speed (Cruising/Max)	Gross Tonnage
493	50' 0" (15.50 m)	13' 0" (4.19 m)	3' 7" (1.10 m)	32 kn / 52 kn	-
85	86' 0" (26.48 m)	21' 0" (6.45 m)	6' 1" (1.85 m)	18 kn / 22 kn	123.81
Canados 86	87' 0" (26.50 m)	21' 0" (6.45 m)	3' 9" (1.15 m)	22 kn / 28 kn	64
808 MAXIMUS	81' 0" (24.84 m)	20' 0" (6.25 m)	-	26 kn / 31 kn	61
CANADOS 70S	70' 0" (21.35 m)	17' 0" (5.40 m)	5' 7" (1.70 m)	21 kn / 24 kn	-
72	74' 0" (22.80 m)	19' 0" (5.80 m)	-	-	-
GLADIATOR 961 SPEED	95' 0" (29.21 m)	20' 0" (6.35 m)	14' 6" (4.42 m)	44 kn / 52 kn	70
GLADIATOR 571 BLADE	57' 0" (17.48 m)	15' 0" (4.80 m)	-	50 kn	17.5
CANADOS 88	88' 0" (27 m)	20' 0" (6.30 m)	7' 7" (2.30 m)	20 kn / 24 kn	-
110	111' 0" (33.88 m)	24' 0" (7.32 m)	6' 11" (2.10 m) – 7' 7" (2.30 m)	24 kn / 28 kn	192