285 Owner’s page

[AdvisorOnTheLake]

I bought a 2011 Bayliner 285 and it gets delivered from Chicago to Sandusky, OH in mid-April. I cannot wait...very excited! I sold my 2006 Bayliner 245 last week. I was worried about having two boats as I don't have a trailer for either boat and use a marina for dockage and storage. My 285 has a 350 with B3. I had a 2008 Kayot S225 which is a 23' deck boat that weighed 4500 lbs and it had the same engine/outdrive combo. That boat could hit 58 mph with great hole shot. I am hoping this boat isn't under powered weighing in at over 8000 lbs. I don't care to go 58 mph anymore but I want to be able to get on plane in a reasonable amount of time. My first upgrade is getting SeaDek or something similar. SeaDek is expensive. I have been looking into a similar product from Aqua Marine Deck. I received some samples and the product seems to be of good quality and has a self-adhesive backing so I don't have to also buy the adhesive. I also want to upgrade the stereo system and put some speakers on the transom as we spend a lot of time on the swim platform mooring by Cedar Point. Are there any other upgrades any of you 285 owners have completed that you love? Thanks - Jeff

[flyman219]

Glad you don't want to go 58 MPH, that won't happen LOL. I have a 2004 285 with the 350 MPI and the B-3 with tabs. The boat does not have what I consider a "hole shot", but it does climb out to a plane in a reasonable amount of time even with 6 adults and a full tank of gas. At 3800 RPMs I'm doing about 25 mph and burning about 10 GPH, pretty economical in MHO for a boat this size. Best money I have spent is the extended swim platform hands down.

Mike

[Ricomoni]

Let's see some pics with your posts!!!!
A lot of typing without uploading!! lol Cant be just Flyman and I that have photos of upgrades

[GYPSEA]

Maybe the best mod ever...a porthole in the aft cabin a.k.a the bat cave .
Has changed our living aboard dramatically! Easy to do DIY project, amazing performance in ventilation and light! It would be a pity to discard that fabulous double bed just because Bayliner never cared to fix one porthole ...We used an original Bomar/Pompanette porthole to match exactly the shape and style of the rest..

[GYPSEA]

Second best modification? The solar panel! A single 140w solar panel will keep the fridge running and with moderate use of stereo and lights (changed to LEDs) will suffice for almost a week on the hook, with no engine or gen running even for a minute!

[ECS285]

Hi, suggestion where to get aftermarket extended swim platform; for the 285, platform & installation cost? Thanks

[flyman219]

Swim Platforms Inc has a nice unit that I decided on, we installed it ourselves, not too bad if you are a bit at all handy with tools. Cost of the unit to the house shipped was about $2200 in 2017.

Mike

[ECS285]

Thanks

[Flink]

Panel.

[Flink]

[pgiconch]

Excellent. Very nice work and good planing.

[ECS285]

I removed the nut but I'm having trouble pulling the steering wheel, any tips?

[johnswarts]

Changed mine last summer and once the nut was off the wheel came off easily.
There may be a key on the shaft that needs to be level and I think you may a specific tool to do this.

[flyman219]

It's a tapered shaft with a key in it. You might need a wheel puller to break it free. Have you tried a little shot of penetrating oil?

Mike

[sprad1970]

I was asked to show a picture of my AquaMat carpets and steering wheel and dash upgrades.

Mike

I was looking at the mats. They look great. I was going to get a quote but what is the difference between a 2855 SU and a 2855 ST? My boat is a 1998 Cierra sunbridge but I don't know if it is a ST or SU.

[msd58]

I was looking at the mats. They look great. I was going to get a quote but what is the difference between a 2855 SU and a 2855 ST? My boat is a 1998 Cierra sunbridge but I don't know if it is a ST or SU.

SU's were year 2000 1/2 models. You have an ST

[johnswarts]

My latest project-I pulled the carpet out of the cabin and replaced it with flex teak. I was surprised how easy the carpet came out and got it in one piece with little cutting and was able to use it as a template,
Took a total of 4 hours and 3 beers. I have attached before and after pcs.