1995 Bayliner 4788 Pilothouse Motor Yacht

Step aboard and you can tell this 4788 has been in the same hands since day one. The layout still shines as one of Bayliner’s smartest: an easy flow from salon to galley to pilothouse, all on one level, makes long weekends feel effortless. Big windows flood the interior with light and give you a clear view of the spread while lines are out. Below, the three-stateroom, two-head layout means family or crew can actually settle in instead of living out of duffel bags. Wide side decks and secure railings make docking or setting fenders simple, even shorthanded, and the molded steps up to the bridge are a welcome change from steep ladders when the boat is moving.

This 4788 really comes into its own in these waters, where conditions can change from flat calm to choppy in a single afternoon. The efficient semi-displacement hull is happy loafing along on a slow cruise for fuel-conscious passages, yet has the power to push through afternoon chop comfortably. A true pilothouse with inside helm and good sightlines means you’re not exposed when the breeze turns cool or the rain drifts through, while the covered cockpit and flybridge keep the crew outside and enjoying the day. Generous tankage, real storage, and a practical liveaboard layout make it easy to stretch cruises into weeks instead of weekends.