47 Bayliner 1997 Boat for Sale

47' Bayliner 1997

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.

Located at Bay Port Yachting Centre. Contact Rob Hopkins, CPYB at Maple Leaf Yacht Sales to arrange a private showing.

Year: 1997

Make: Bayliner

Model: 4788 Motor Yacht

Style: Pilothouse

Colour: White / Navy

Hull ID: BVKA16EVB797

Reg / License: O.N. 834324

Vessel Name: SERENITY AFLOAT

Customer Name: Beaumont / Tekela

Location: Bay Port - A-Dock

Stock Number: BB261020

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

Denison Yachting - San Francisco is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Maple Leaf Yacht Sales.

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.