1995 Bayliner 3988 Command Bridge

Step aboard and you’ll notice how bright and open the 3988 feels, with big windows that keep you connected to the water even on gray days. The raised dinette offers excellent sightlines underway and becomes a cozy nook at anchor. Visibility from the lower helm is surprisingly good, so you’re not confined to the flybridge in marginal weather. Below, the two-stateroom layout gives you a true owner’s cabin plus a private guest space, not just a token bunkroom. Storage is generous throughout, from deep lockers in the galley to clever cubbies in the salon. Wide side decks and solid railings make line handling easy and safe, even when the water kicks up.

This 3988 is tailored for waters where conditions can change quickly and cruising often means longer runs between sheltered stops. The twin diesels sip fuel at displacement speeds yet have the reserve power to push through chop when the breeze fills in. With both an inside helm and a flybridge, you can choose the comfort of a protected wheelhouse or the open-air vantage point depending on the day. The hull’s moderate draft lets you explore tucked-away coves and smaller marinas, while the generous interior volume makes extended weekends—or full weeks aboard—comfortable for a couple with guests. It’s a practical, proven platform for mixed-weather cruising in this region.