45 Bayliner 1988 Boat for Sale

45' Bayliner 1988

1988 Bayliner 4550/4558 Pilothouse – Hino Diesels | Located in Penetanguishene, ON

Extensively upgraded and exceptionally outfitted, this 1988 Bayliner 4550/4558 Pilothouse is a standout example of one of the most popular cruising platforms on the West Coast and Great Loop circuit. Known for its spacious layout, reliable twin Hino diesels, and pilothouse versatility, this vessel blends classic styling with modern systems. Ready for long-range cruising or liveaboard life.

Powered by twin Hino EH-700T Turbo Diesels (220hp each) with 1764 hours, she cruises comfortably and efficiently, supported by a 12.5kW Westerbeke generator and a comprehensive Victron electrical system upgrade (2024) including lithium batteries, dual inverters, and 880W of solar power.

Extensive mechanical and cosmetic updates include:

• Side Power bow and stern thrusters with dual-station controls
• Updated navigation suite: Raymarine radar, GPS chartplotters at both helms, AIS, autopilot, and dual VHF systems
• New railing enclosure and Seadek on the flybridge (2023–2024)
• New swim platform with integrated ladder (2022)
• Cockpit canvas enclosure (2020)

Step inside to a warm and welcoming salon with L-shaped seating, vinyl flooring, and a 55” flatscreen TV. The down galley features updated appliances including an induction cooktop, microwave/air fryer combo, fridge, and freezer (all 2023) — perfect for liveaboard comfort.

Below, the yacht offers 3 private staterooms and 2 heads, including:

• A forward master cabin with queen berth and private ensuite with tub/shower
• Two guest cabins with bunks and double berth
• A second head with separate shower

The 4550’s signature pilothouse with side deck access makes for excellent visibility and all-weather navigation. Upstairs, the flybridge helm with dual captain’s chairs and canvas enclosure offers commanding views and additional entertainment space.

This vessel is technically dialed-in with major mechanical service already completed, including:

• Turbo rebuilds, heat exchangers, exhaust risers, raw water hoses (2018)
• Hull sandblasted, painted, and all thru-hulls replaced (2019)
• Updated battery banks, inverters, fire suppression, lighting, breakers, and electronics 

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Dimensions:

LOA: 50ft.

Beam: 14ft 11in. 

Maximum Draft: 3ft

Weight: 28,000lbs

Hull Material: FRP (Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic)

Max Bridge Clearance: 15 ft 6 in

Engines:

Make/Model: Twin Hino Turbo Diesel, Model EH-700T

Engine Hours: 1764hrs

HP: 220hp each (Total 440hp)

Fuel: Diesel

Drive: Direct

Transmissions: Twin Disc Transmission Model MG 502-1

Propellers: 4 blade propellers, Bronze

Fire Suppression: Automatic Halon fire suppression system

Generator:

12.5KW Westerbeke diesel generator

Tankage:

Fuel(2): 450 Gal

Water(2): 120 Gal

Holding: 48 Gal

Water Heater: 20gal (Replaced in 2017)

Thrusters:

Bow Thruster: Side Power (SE120/215T 24V) with 2x Batteries & Charger

Stern Thruster: Side Power (SX External Stern Thruster 24V 100kg Thrust Sealed 5 Blade) with 2x Batteries & Charger

Dual Controls – Pilothouse & Flybridge

Remote – Both Thrusters

Electrical/ Equipment:

3x Air Conditioning & Heat

3x Bilge Pumps

3x Shore Power Inlets (50 amp service)

Water Tank Gauges (2017)

AIS 650 Class B transceiver installed (2017)

LED Lighting throughout

2x Engine Starting Batteries (2024)

2x Lithium fire extinguishers (2024)

3x Lithium Batteries – 200AH LifePO4 Smart Lithium batteries (2024)

2x 3000W Victron – MultiPlus inverters/chargers w/ Touchscreen Monitor Display (2024)

4x Solar Panels (2024) – 220W Each, Bi-Facial Rigid Solar panel w/ MPPT

3x New Galvanic Isolators (2024)

New Generator/Shore Breaker Panel (2024)

Cockpit/Exterior Features:

Dickinson Sea-B-Que BBQ

Electric Windlass – All Chain 275ft (Rocna style anchor)

Cockpit Canvas (2020)

New Swim Platform with Integrated Ladder (2022)

Dinghy Caddy System (2023)

2x Captains Chairs on Flybridge (2023)

Custom Aluminum Radar Arch w/ Anchor Light (2023)

Seadek – professionally installed on flybridge (2023)

New Railing – enclose the stern/side areas on the flybridge (2024)

Navigation Equipment:

Search light - remote electric

Navigation Lights

Autopilot – Raymarine Evolution EV1 (2017)

Radar – Raymarine Quantum Q24W 18 inch

GPS – Chart plotters: x2: Raymarine ES 97 with Navionics (Flybridge and slave screen in Pilothouse)

GPS – Raymarine E80 with Navionics in Pilothouse

2x Compass

Depthsounder: 600W integrated with ES97

Knot Meter and Sum Log on Chartplotters

2x VHF with DSC – Raymarine Ray60 with remote on Flybridge

Standard Horizon VHF in Pilothouse

VHF handheld

Main Salon:

Danby Wine Cooler – 110V

Danby Fridge – 110V (2023)

Flatscreen Smart TV 55in. (2023)

New Upholstery – Pilothouse Bench Seating (2023

Vinyl Flooring

Access to Aft Cockpit

Access to Engine Room

L-shaped Sofa w/ Storage

Galley:

Novocool dual voltage fridge/freezer (2017)

Separate Freezer (Replaced Oven/Stove) (2023)

Microwave Combo – Air fryer, Convection Oven (2023)

Induction Cooktop (2023)

Accommodations:

Cabin headroom: 6 ft 5 in

3x Staterooms

2x Heads

Primary Stateroom:

V-Berth

New Mattress (2022)

Hanging Lockers

Bow Hatch w/ Screen/Shade

Privacy Door

Primary Head:

Electric Flush Head

Sink

Vanity

Shower

Bathtub 

Guest Cabin #1:

V-berth/ Portside

2x Bunk Beds – Single Berth

Storage

Privacy Door

Guest Cabin #2:

Portside

Privacy Door

Double Berth

Storage

Guest Head:

Manual Flush Head

Separate Shower

Sink

Vanity

Maintenance History:

2017: New belts on engines

2018: Both Hino turbo chargers rebuilt, Hino heat exchangers replaced, New Hino exhaust risers, new hoses - raw water, gaskets, thermostats, coolant pump hose

2019: Hull Sandblasted, Repainted, Thru Hulls Replaced

Denison Yachting - San Francisco is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Yacht Network by United City Yachts.

Denison Yacht Sales offers the details of this yacht in good faith but can’t guarantee the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of this boat for sale. This yacht for sale is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal from that yacht market without notice. She is offered as a convenience by this yacht broker to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.