2023 Canados 493 Gladiator
A sport yacht with a distinctly Italian point of view.
The appeal of the Gladiator 493 starts with its proportions. A low, purposeful profile gives way to an open walkaround deck, generous places to lounge and a cockpit designed for company. It has the freedom of a center console and the presence of a luxury sport yacht.
This 2023 example brings that design together with triple 600-horsepower Mercury V12 outboards, two cabins and an equipment list that includes gyro stabilization, a bow thruster, an onboard generator and FLIR. It is a compelling combination for an owner who wants more from a 49-footer than speed alone.
Offered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, this yacht is listed with 110 engine hours. Confirm current readings, service records and equipment details with Joe before arranging your inspection.
Long afternoons. Unhurried weekends.
An open deck made for company.
Comfort that continues below deck.
Equipment with a purpose.
Picture your next weekend here.
Eight decades of Italian craftsmanship.
Canados’ story began in 1946 in Ostia, near Rome. The yard’s early vessels served the Italian Navy, Coast Guard and harbor authorities. That practical foundation developed into a tradition of private yacht construction, with skilled craftsmanship at its center.
According to the shipyard’s history, a royal representative’s interest in its work led to a private yacht commission in 1953. More than 800 yacht deliveries followed. The Gladiator 493 carries that experience into a thoroughly modern format, pairing open-air living with the detail and finish associated with a much larger yacht.
It is visible in the upholstery, the woodwork and the way each space has been considered. The 493 feels coherent, from the protected helm to the cockpit lounge and overnight accommodation. That is where its Italian character becomes more than a styling exercise.
In its sea trial of another Gladiator 493 Grand configuration, Barche highlighted the carefully finished fittings, experienced woodworking and comfortable handling. Those observations speak to the model’s underlying craft; this yacht’s performance should be assessed in its own survey and sea trial.
2023 Canados 493 Gladiator specifications.
| Year / Builder | 2023 / Canados |
|---|---|
| Model | 493 Gladiator |
| Location | Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
| Hull | Fiberglass, deep-V |
| Length | 49 ft |
| Beam | 13.92 ft |
| Engines | 3 × Mercury V12 600 HP outboards |
| Total power | 1,800 HP |
| Engine hours (reported) | 110; confirm current reading |
| Fuel capacity | 450 gallons |
| Fresh water | 105 gallons |
| Holding tank | 29 gallons |
| Cabins / Heads | 2 cabins / 1 head with private shower |
| Asking price | $1,749,995 |
Notable equipment: Gyro stabilization, bow thruster, onboard generator, carbon-fiber helm suite, FLIR, full wet bar, forward sunpad and cockpit lounge.
Pricing, specifications, equipment and availability are subject to verification. Contact AIRSEA II for the current inventory and arrange an independent survey and sea trial.