Bayliner 288 Flybridge

Well-presented and maintained, this Bayliner Discovery 228 is ready to get back on the water with its next owner.

This versatile Bayliner Discovery is a comfortable family cruiser offering a practical cabin layout, spacious cockpit, and excellent onboard volume for its size. Whether you are looking for weekend cruising, relaxed days on the water, fishing trips, or overnight escapes, this boat offers a great balance of comfort, usability and performance.

With an overall length of approximately 32.11 ft and a 3.00 m beam, the vessel presents as an easy-to-handle cruiser while offering impressive space once onboard. The layout has been designed to make the most of every usable area, with a generous midship gathering space, easy-to-use galley, fresh water, washdown sink, and plenty of bench top space for entertaining and catering guests.

The interior has a fresh and welcoming feel, with attractive finishes, practical design and a comfortable atmosphere for guests. The boat presents well at first inspection, with its quality and care becoming more noticeable the more time you spend onboard.

The vessel is fitted with black mesh front and side window covers, along with a fold-down aft awning. It also includes a stainless steel Sovereign BBQ which mounts neatly on the stern rail, making it ideal for entertaining while at anchor.

Recent investment and maintenance includes:

Antifouling and Propspeed completed in April at Yowie Bay Marina

- Hull sides polished
- New silver ribbon above the antifouling line
- Complete engine service completed
- Complete leg service completed
- New bellows and anodes fitted

Power is provided by a MerCruiser 6.2L EFI Horizon with approximately 420 hours, paired with a Bravo Two MerCruiser sterndrive. The engine features a closed-loop cooling system and delivers approximately 320 hp. On water testing, the boat performed very well, getting onto the plane easily and cruising comfortably at approximately 17 knots. The 6.2L EFI MerCruiser is a strong and reliable engine package, offering good power and efficient performance for a cruiser of this size.

Features and equipment include:

-Victron MPPT solar charger and solar panels
- Victron battery monitoring system
- Three-battery setup
- Indoor and outdoor shower with heated water
- Underwater lights
- Electric anchor winch
- Deck wash
- Garmin fish finder / GPS / chartplotter
- VHF radio
- Microwave
- Indoor cooktop
- Outdoor Sovereign BBQ
- Fresh water holding tank
- Waste tank
- TV and aerial

A spacious, comfortable and well-equipped family cruiser with recent servicing and maintenance already completed. First to inspect will appreciate the presentation, layout and value this Bayliner Discovery has to offer.