1983 Bayliner 3888
$ 44,900

NEWER POWER, LARGE MASTER STATEROOM, FANTASTIC GALLEY! This popular Bayliner model is available for you to achieve your dreams of boat ownership! Whether you plan to cruise her, fish from her, or launch into a wonderful liveaboard life, this is a boat model with possibilities. She is stylish and sporty with enough room inside and out to meet your needs. She has a very well-appointed stateroom layout and galley. The master stateroom is large with an island berth. She had engines updated and lots of features and upgrades. This 3888 is recognized as a great value for those seeking a comfortable family cruiser.

Interior:

This model features a cruise-friendly mid-cabin layout with huge windows, beautiful woodwork and flooring, and a great amount of space to move about. You are welcomed inside by a grand U-shaped raised dinette on port that is perfect for a large family gathering or fun after-dinner games. The dinette cushions are newly re-upholstered and this converts into a roomy double berth at night. Window coverings provide privacy and darkness for sleeping. Shelving is along the starboard wall aft of the helm. Set up your coffee pot here to have within arm s reach of the back deck. The U-shaped galley is forward from the dinette on port. The galley has a three-burner Princess gas range, a new large Norcold refrigerator with separate freezer, a microwave, large two-basin sink, and oodles of counter space. The sleeping quarters are forward and it is here where you will find two staterooms and the head. The head has an electric Groco commode, sink, storage, and a shower with a bathtub basin. If you plan on living aboard with your young family, this is a perfect feature! The fresh water tank holds 80 gallons and you have a 10-gallon water heater and 30-gallon holding tank. The bow is dedicated to the roomy master stateroom with ample headroom. It s partial walk-around queen island bed is very homey and is easy to make and keep tidy and has two reading lights mounted within arm s reach. There is a great amount of storage and a convenient dressing table on port. For snuggly evening entertainment, a TV is mounted on the starboard wall. Aft of the master stateroom is a secondary stateroom with a full bed with a new mattress, hanging closet and other storage, and a nice large window helps this room feel large and airy. This all-season cruiser is a perfect liveaboard or travel partner. The 41,000 BTU Hydronic Webasto diesel furnace makes sure you stay warm all year.

On Deck:

Coming aboard is done via the wide swim deck and starboard side transom door. The cockpit is fully covered by a hardtop, which is ideal for year-round use. Here you have space for some chairs or plenty of space for a few fishing pals. The side decks take you up to her roomy bow. Her rail netting is a fantastic feature, especially if you have a boat dog or cat. A dinghy easily fits on the bow with room still left over for kayaks or other toys. A short ladder takes you from the aft deck to the spacious flybridge. From here, you can also access extra space above the cockpit hardtop roof. Store some lighter, stable items up here or affix some solar panels for true off-grid living.

Engine and Mechanical:

The engines were replaced at one point with twin 285-horsepower GM / 350-CI-V8 gas engines gives her cruise speed of around 16 knots at 3,200 rpm and an estimated top speed of 24 knots. Her engine room is clean. Her two fuel tanks hold a total of 300 gallons of fuel and can utilizes about 16 gallons of fuel per hour, making her range about 300 miles, or longer if moving at a low rpm. Current owner happens to be mechanic and very familiar with these engines. They have been well maintained and they recently received new carburetors. She has hynautic-hydraulic steering at the main helm and flybridge. Vessel was updated around 2008 with Morse controls, rebuilt velvet drive transmissions, exhaust manifolds, engine gauges/sensors. and a lot of wiring as well.

Electrical and Electronics:

Navigation is super easy with the updated electronics package, which includes her Garmin 7612 GPS, plotter and depth sounder, as well as a transducer, all supported by the Raytheon R10XX radar. For communications, you have a Standard Horizon GX2150 VHF. When at the dock, plug into 30-amp shore power. She has a 20-amp battery charger, an a Cen-tech inverter, two start batteries and three in the house bank. Inside, she has great lighting and more features to discover.

Notes and Extras:

Nearly 1,000 editions of this 38-footer were sold during its 12-year production run and the layout/features barely changed. This is a clear sign of a thoughtful, practical motoryacht design offered at a very competitive price! Don't hesitate to call or text for more details today.