- Cruising Speed: 14 Knots
- Maximum Speed: 20 Knots
- Beam: 13' 0''
- Hull Material: Fiberglass
2001 Bayliner 3988 Motoryacht — Twin Cummins 5.9L 5BTA Diesels | 1,100 Hours
Cooling System Fully Rebuilt & Tested, and Brand New Kohler 9KW Generator
Beautiful Updated Interior with New Vacuflush and New A/C
Recent Service to Main Engines with New Fluids and Pumps and New Batteries
New 12" Simrad Chart Plotter
The Perfect Blend of Comfort, Cruising, and Reliability
Step aboard this well-maintained 2001 Bayliner 3988 Motoryacht and discover a vessel that was designed for those who take their time on the water seriously. At just under 40 feet, the 3988 delivers the spacious liveaboard comfort of a much larger yacht while remaining manageable for a couple or small family to operate with confidence.
Proven Power You Can Trust
At the heart of this motoryacht sits a pair of Cummins 5.9L 5BTA diesel engines — widely regarded as one of the most reliable and fuel-efficient marine powerplants ever produced. With only 1,100 hours on the clocks, these engines are barely broken in by Cummins standards and have decades of dependable service ahead. The 5BTA platform is known for its legendary durability, easy serviceability, and outstanding parts availability — giving you peace of mind whether you're cruising coastal waters or making a long-range passage.
Spacious Two-Stateroom Layout
The Bayliner 3988 features a thoughtfully designed two-stateroom, two-head layout that maximizes every square foot of living space:
Command the Water in Style
The enclosed aft cockpit serves as the social hub of the boat — perfect for entertaining, dining al fresco, or simply relaxing while protected from the elements. The flybridge offers a second helm station with excellent 360-degree visibility, additional seating, and the kind of open-air experience that makes every outing feel like an adventure.
Key Features & Highlights
Built for the Journey
Whether you're planning weekend getaways, extended coastal cruising, or searching for the perfect liveaboard, the Bayliner 3988 checks every box. She offers the rare combination of a proven hull design, economical diesel power, and a layout that feels like home — all in a package that won't break the bank to own, operate, or maintain.
Don't miss your chance to own one of the most popular motoryachts in her class. Schedule your private showing today.
Denison Yacht Sales offers the details of this yacht in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of this boat for sale. A yacht buyer should instruct his yacht broker, or his boat surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This yacht for sale is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice. This boat may be listed with another yacht broker.
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