1996 Bayliner 3988 Command Bridge Motoryacht
$ 159,900 CAD
1996 Bayliner 3988 Motoryacht – Spacious Flybridge Sedan in Excellent Condition
Turn-key 1996 Bayliner 3988 Motoryacht – Twin Diesels – Exceptional Value
This vessel is super clean, exceptionally well cared for, and shows true pride of ownership throughout.
** Moorage Available at Van Isle Marina **
Step aboard this beautifully maintained 1996 Bayliner 3988, one of the most popular and best-selling flybridge motor yachts in her class. Known for her spacious layout, fuel-efficient twin diesel engines, and incredible value, the Bayliner 3988 is a standout among 40-foot motor yachts.
Shrink-wrapped each winter since 2022; stored in a boathouse for the previous 5 years.
2026 Bottom paint touch up
2026 New zincs
2026 Oil samples and oil change
Recent Survey available to purchaser
This well-appointed sedan-style motoryacht offers the perfect combination of performance, comfort, and livability—ideal for cruising, coastal adventures, or full-time liveaboard life.
Upgrades done by current owner:
- Double freezer refrigerator
- Microwave 2024
- Hot water tank and pump 2023
- Stainless steel steering arm 2022
- Rudder shafts 2023
- Bimini Top with front window screen 2024
- New Solar Panels (3) , portable and wired to a Renogy controller 2024
- 40 hp Yamaha outboard motor for the tender 2022
- 120 gallon fresh water tank 2023
- Davit winch 2021
Key Features:
- Power by ultra reliable Cummins 250HP 6 Cylinder Diesel Engines
- Bow & Stern Thrusters
- Fully equipped with dual Raymarine 12" screens
- Expansive flybridge with ample seating
- Two private staterooms and two full heads with showers
- Spacious salon with panoramic windows
- Full galley with refrigerator, stove, microwave
- Westerbeke 8.0 KW generator
- 1995 12’ Novurania tender w davit system
- Large aft deck for entertaining
- Swim platform with ladder
- Generator
- Shore power
- Marine air conditioning & heat
- Ample storage throughout
Contact listing broker Adam Pedersen today for details on how to buy this yacht or to schedule your viewing.
We help coordinate everything during the purchase, including your pre-purchase survey, mechanical inspection and sea trial through to insurance.
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| LOA | 44 ft |
| Beam | 14 ft |
| Maximum Draft | 3.42 ft |
| Displacement | 21,000 lb |
| Hull | Fiberglass |
| Accommodations | |
| Heads | 2 |
| Cabins | 2 |
| Tanks | |
| Fuel | 149 gallon |
| Water | 100 gallon |
| Holding | 36 gallon |
| ENGINES | |
|---|---|
| Engines: | 2 |
| Engine Total Power: | 500 hp |
| Engine 1 | |
| Engine Brand | Cummins |
| Engine Model | 6BTA5.9-M2 5.9L |
| Engine Type | Inboard |
| Engine Fuel Type | diesel |
| Engine Power | 250 horsepower |
| Engine 2 | |
| Engine Brand | Cummins |
| Engine Model | 6BTA5.9-M2 5.9L |
| Engine Type | Inboard |
| Engine Fuel Type | diesel |
| Engine Power | 250 horsepower |
Accommodations
The 3988 has an open and light filled salon with 2 staterooms and 2 heads.
Salon:
- Rich Wood Interior
- L Shaped Ultra Leather Couch to Port
- Raised Settee to Port across from Galley
- Salon Dining Table
- Dinette Reupholstered
- Dining Table in Settee
- Wooden Flooring in Galley
- Opening Windows
- Counter Top Converts to Lower Station Bench
- Salon Carpeting
- Salon Icemaker
- Salon Storage Under Settee
Master Stateroom
- Queen Size Berth - Walk Around
- Queen Mattress
- Dresser Drawer Storage Under Berth
- Cedar Lined Hanging Lockers to Port & Starboard
- Private Entrance to Master Head
- Electric Heat
- Overhead Lighting
- Overhead Opening Hatch
Master Head:
- Updated Vac-u-Flush Toilet
- Tub/Shower
- Medicine Cabinet
- Mirror
- Opening Portlight
- Sink with Hot/Cold Water
VIP Stateroom:
- Full Size Berth Mid Ship
- Hanging Locker
- Storage at Foot of Berth
- Solid Privacy Door
- Overhead Lighting
- Storage Shelf
- Dual Reading Lights
Day / VIP Head:
- Vac-u-Flush Toilet
- Opening Portlight
- Shower Curtain
- Shower
- Medicine Cabinet
- Mirror
- Entrance from VIP or Companionway
Flybridge:
- Settee for 6
- Helm Chair
- Co-Captain Chair
- Bimini Top
- Flybridge Aft Deck
Galley
The Galley is raised and set to Starboard
- Electric 3 Burner Stove with Oven
- Microwave
- Under Counter Refrigerator
- Double Stainless Steel Sinks
- Wooden Flooring Sole
- Loads of Counterspace
- Storage in Floor
- Multiple Cabinet Storage
- Icemaker in Salon
Electronics
Lower Helm:
- Raymarine E120 Chartplotter
- Autopilot Remote
- Raytmarine Radar
- Bow & Stern Thruster Control
- Depth Sounder
- VHF - Uniden
- Trim Tab control
- Windlass Control
- Trim Tab Control
- Compass
Flybridge:
- Raymarine E120 Chartplotter
- Bow & Stern Thruster Control
- Depth Sounder
- Trim Tab Control
- VHF Radio
- Compass
- Trim Tab Control
- Stereo Control
Cabin
:
- Flat Panel TV
- Satellite TV control
- Flybridge Stereo with Flybridge and Cockpit Speakers
- 3 Electric Heaters in Salon and Cabins
- Flat Panel TV In Master
Electrical
- New Solar Panels (3) 40A , portable and wired to a Renogy controller
- AC/DC Distribution Panel
- 8 KW Westerbeke Generator w/ Isolated Battery
- Outback 2500 Watt Inverter
- Dedicated Inverter / House Batteries
- Battery Charger
- Dual 30 Amp Inputs
- Marinco Y Adapter (Twin 30 Amp)
- Dedicated Starting Batteries
Deck & Hull
- Bow Thruster
- Stern Thruster
- Bow Pulpit Modified and Shortened
- Hard Top Over Cockpit
- Aft Cockpit Enclosure
- Aft Cockpit Door
- Windlass
- Updated Anchor
- Hinged Radar and Sat TV Mast / Anchor Light
- Folding Radar Arch
- Cockpit Freezer
- Swim Step
- Roskelly Olsen Stainless Steel Davit
- Center Console Tender with 40 HP Engine
- Trailer for Tender
- Custom Cockpit Storage Lockers
- Lazarette
- Opening Salon Windows
- Bow Cushions
- Windlass
- Trim Tabs
- Bottom Paint
- Lines
- Fenders