Bayliner 285 Sports Cruiser

2006 Bayliner 285 Sports Cruiser - Repowered MerCruiser 6.2L V8 - New Covers & Clears

Located at the Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia, this Bayliner 285 Sports Cruiser presents as a well-equipped and practical family cruiser, offering excellent accommodation, strong performance, and a very usable cockpit layout for weekends away, entertaining, or relaxed coastal cruising.

A major highlight of this vessel is the current-model MerCruiser 6.2L V8 petrol engine package, producing 350hp and showing low hours since repower. Paired with a MerCruiser stern drive leg, this package provides strong, reliable performance with a comfortable cruise speed of approximately 20 knots. Engine servicing was completed in June 2026, with the leg serviced in August 2025, giving buyers confidence in the recent maintenance history.

The cockpit is spacious and well laid out, with generous seating, excellent protection, and brand-new cockpit covers, bimini, front clears, and privacy curtains. This makes the boat ideal for year-round use, whether enjoying a day on the water, overnighting, or relaxing at the marina.

Below deck, the Bayliner 285 offers a surprisingly large and comfortable interior for a boat of this size. Accommodation includes a forward V-berth, aft queen cabin, and a convertible dinette providing additional berths, making her suitable for couples, families, or guests. The galley is fitted with an Origo fridge/freezer, Origo stove, microwave, and hot water system, while the enclosed head features a Jabsco manual toilet with 113L holding tank and shower. A second shower is located at the transom.

Electronics and onboard systems include 240V shore power, 12V ship systems with three batteries, electric bilge pumps, a Muir electric anchor windlass, new Fusion sound system, Kogan flat screen TV, and a new Lowrance Elite FS chartplotter/GPS/fish finder. The vessel is also NMEA 2000 ready for future engine management harness integration.

With her repowered MerCruiser V8, new covers and clears, comfortable accommodation, and practical cruising layout, this Bayliner 285 represents an attractive option for buyers looking to step into a capable sports cruiser without moving into the larger and more expensive end of the market.

Key Features:

2006 Bayliner 285 Sports Cruiser
Current-model MerCruiser 6.2L V8 petrol engine
350hp with low hours since repower
MerCruiser stern drive package
Comfortable cruise speed around 20 knots
Brand-new cockpit covers, bimini, front clears, and privacy curtains
Spacious interior with forward V-berth, aft queen cabin, and convertible dinette
Sleeps up to 6
Origo fridge/freezer, stove, microwave, and hot water system
Enclosed head with Jabsco manual toilet, holding tank, and shower
Additional transom shower
Muir electric anchor windlass with chain and anchor
New Lowrance Elite FS chartplotter/GPS/fish finder
New Fusion sound system and Kogan flat screen TV
240V shore power and 12V ship systems with 3 batteries
Antifouled July 2025
Engine serviced June 2026
Leg serviced August 2025
Anodes and through-hull fittings completed August 2025

Adelaide Boat Sales offers the information on this vessel including condition, in good faith as provided by the Owner/Vendor. While confident about the accuracy we cannot Guarantee or warrant it. All information is to be verified and checked during the purchase process, this includes inspections, sea trials and surveys.

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