1997 Bayliner 4788

Serenity Afloat represents a rare opportunity in today's market — a classic Bayliner 4788 Pilothouse with the timeless, elegant lines that turn heads on the water. With her raised pilothouse profile, generous proportions, and unmistakable presence, she's a boat that looks as good underway as she does at the dock.

Powered by twin Cummins 6BTA-5.9 370 hp diesels, she's built for serious cruising — a proven Great Loop boat, an exceptional liveaboard, and ideally suited to long-distance passages. Three private staterooms sleep six, with a bright, spacious salon and full galley designed for extended time aboard.

The boat shows that the current owner has pride of ownership and has invested thoughtfully and continuously: NEW Bimini (2024), NEW hydraulic dinghy lift (2024), Victron lithium house bank with smart monitoring, all-LED interior conversion, fresh flooring and refinished wood throughout (2018), cream Ultra Leather salon upholstery (2020), updated galley with extra-large sink (2025), replaced aluminum waste tank (2019), and a new memory foam master mattress (2024). Many more updates are detailed in the full spec list below.

Contact the listing broker Rob Hopkins at 705-817-1330 or email rhopkins@mlys.ca to book a showing and find out more.

DIMENSIONS:
Model Length: 47ft
L.O.A: 54ft 0in (16.46m)
Beam: 14ft 11in (4.55m)
Weight: 30000lbs (13608kg)
Draft: 3'4"

TANKS:
Fuel: 2 tank(s) — 444 gal (1681L)
Water: 2 tank(s) — 200 gal (757L)
Waste: 1 tank(s) — 48 gal (182L)

SPEED:
Cruise: 18mph @ 35gph
Max: 22mph @ 44gph

ENGINE & CONTROLS:
• Number of Engines: 2
• Engine Make: Cummins
• Engine Model: 6BTA-5.9 M3
• Engine Hours: 1,402 / 2,922
• Horsepower: 370
• Drive Type: Direct Drive
• Fuel Type: Diesel
• Steering: Dual station air over hydraulic by Hynautic with autopilot steering pump
• Engine Sync: Glendinning engine synchronizer (not operational)
• Age/Overhaul: Starboard engine is a Cummins supplied reconditioned engine
• Controls: Hynautic dual station hydraulic throttle/shift controls

MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL:
• Shore Power: 240V 50A
• Generator: 8kW Westerbeke (2,668 Hrs) - Replaced 2002
• Batteries: Engine Start & Generator
• Battery Charger: Sterling Power 60 Amp 3 bank shore power battery charger with battery temperature monitoring, power factor correction to 90% efficiency, and wide input voltage/frequency to avoid issues with varying marina power
• Total Reverse Cycle Heat/Air Units: 3 Units (Pilothouse, Salon, Staterooms)
• Freshwater Pump: Filtered with in-line water filter
• Raw Water Washdown: Bow and stern spigots.
• Blowers: 12V engine room exhaust.
• Glendenning Cable Reel: Added Single Glendenning Cable Master 50’ (Mounted under floor, lazarrette)
• Blackwater Tank: Aluminum (NEW 2019) — 48 gal
• Electric Heat: Three-zone supplemental electric heat (1,500w ea.)
• Water Heater: 12-gallon (NEW 2023)
• Defrost Fans: NEW Pilothouse windshield fans (2019)
• Inverter / Charger: Victron 3000W with colour control display
• Lithium Batteries: 2x Victron lithium house bank (330ah each.)
• Sterling Power Alternator: 80 to 400 Amp Alternator to Battery Charger with remote control and alternator temperature monitor (combines 2 Alternators to charge house battery bank with an optimized charge cycle to increase battery life)
• Sterling Power Relay: Combines starting batteries until charged then separates them with zero loss
• Battery Monitor: Sterling Power Amp-Hour battery monitor and management - console located in salon
• FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT: Fixed System: Halon 1301 Automatic engine compartment extinguishing system with pilot house controls Portable Extinguishers: BC I dry chemical; mounted in engine anteroom, mounted at galley, mounted in main stateroom, mounted in aft cockpit

HULL & DECK:
• Windlass: Muir Cougar Deck Mount - New Gypsy
• Anchor: 75Lb Claw Stainless Steel
• Chain: 250 feet of 5/16" G4
• Hydraulic Platform: Dinghy Davit Hydrolift (700lbs Lift Capacity)
• Crane: Manual-Swivel w/Electric Winch (750 Lb)
• Swim Ladder: Custom Ladder and Cover with Handles
• Swim Platform: Standard FRP Platform
• Deck Lights: NEW Cockpit Deck Lighting
• Spotlight

HELM & MARINE ELECTRONICS:
• VHF Radio: Raymarine RAY218 (Pilothouse) and RAY55 (Bridge)
• Radar: 4kw 4’ open array
• GPS: RayStar 130 GPS sensor
• Depth Sounder: i60 Depth/Speed/Temp
• Auto Pilot: Raymarine EV400 with P70R control heads
• Backup Camera: Wireless backup camera with mobile app viewing.
• Chatplotter: 2 x Raymarine e125 MFD Hybrid Touch 12" (Bridge & Pilothouse)
• Wind System: i50 Wind Speed and Direction
• Network: Raymarine HS and NG
• Spotlight: ACR Remote Searchlight

ACCOMMODATIONS & INTERIOR:
• Cabins - Sleeps: 6 in 3 Staterooms
• Heads: Two heads with vanities; forward ensuite features tub/shower combo, day head with stall shower.
• Forward Cabin: Spacious owner's suite forward with centreline queen berth, NEW memory foam mattress (2024), twin hanging lockers, dressing area, and private ensuite with tub/shower combo.
• Mid Cabin: Double berth with memory foam mattress topper (2019). Stowage and opening portlight for ventilation.
• Side Cabin: Over/under single berths with hinged upper bunk for storage access.
• Salon: Bright, spacious Salon featuring a port-side L-shaped settee with new upholstery (2021). Adjustable table extends to comfortably seat six for dining or entertaining.
• Entertainment: LCD TV on Swivel Mount. Fusion Multi-Zone Marine Stereo
• Flooring: New flooring throughout (2018) — no carpets.
• Interior Finish: All wood surfaces refinished in high-grade chalk paint (2018) for a bright, contemporary look.
• Upholstery: Salon seating recovered in cream Ultra Leather (2020); bridge upholstery (2018); bunk bed foam and fabric (2020)
• Lighting: All interior lighting converted to LED — 68 pot lights throughout interior, cockpit, engine compartment, and closets. Salon LED lighting on dimmer.
• Window Treatments: Motorized blinds in salon (2018); valances (2025)
• Climate Control: Reverse-cycle air conditioning and electric heat with three-zone control.
• Hatches: Master stateroom hatches replaced (2024, 2025)

GALLEY:
• Refrigerator: Galley fridge plus dedicated wine, beverage, and condiment fridges (2018)
• Stove: Princess three-burner electric cooktop.
• Oven: Princess built-in electric oven.
• Sink: Extra-large black single-bowl sink (2025) with new faucet (2023).
• Microwave: Whirlpool built-in microwave with stove vent.
• Trash Compactor: Frigidaire 2-stage unit
• Backsplash: Updated galley backsplash.
• Additional Fridges: Wine and condiments refrigerators.

EXTERIOR FEATURES:
• Canvas: NEW Bimini top (2024)
• Flybridge: Spacious flybridge with wet bar, refrigerator, helm seating, and NEW Bimini top (2024).
• Refrigerator: Danby stainless steel bridge fridge.
• Transom Shower: Inside cockpit area
• BBQ/Grill: Cockpit
• Seating: Bridge upholstery replaced with marine-grade vinyl (2018).

OTHER ITEMS OR UPGRADES:
• Spare Bronze Propeller
• Spare Alternator

EXCLUSIONS:
• Personal Items
• Pictures
• Bedding
• Towels
• Chest in Salon
• Decorative Pillows
• Table & 4 Chairs on Bridge
• Table & 2 Chairs in Cockpit
• Dockbox on Bridge
• Area Rugs
• Starlink
• Kitchenware