helgerso, welcome to TF. As an owner of a non-trawler boat I have learned a lot from the guys and gals on here. It's a great place to hang out, have some fun, ask some questions and get great answers.
I don't have direct experience with a Meridian but years ago I chartered a Bayliner 4588 MY and found it to be a great boat. Spacious, nicely finished and a comfortable bow to cruise in.
I don't know if you're new to boating or not, but if you don't yet have favorite places to have work done, you have two of my favorite places right there in Portland. Carol's Custom Canvas is just off the Columbia on Hayden Island is the place to go for any canvas work, and Multnomah Yacht Repair on the Multnomah Channel is a good place to have mechanical work done. I've used both and can give them a "Two Thumbs Up".
We'll be bringing our boat to Portland in March to have Carol's redo our fly bridge canvas. it's worth it to me to make that ~235 mile journey down the river to have them do the work.
If you want to cruise to a great area, head your boat upriver to our area then head up the Snake. Great trip!