New Bayliner...almost...-gctid821180

[Nickp]

Hi...my name is Nick and I've been looking for a 38 for some time now. Have narrowed it down and waiting for my Ericson 38-200 to sell.

My story unfolds...I was looking for a trawler for some time. Then it dawned on me...why would I want to get out of one 7 1/2 knot boat for another...? I went through a period of looking for "fast trawlers" to no avail. Then I remembered there was one boat I really admired in a club I belonged to a while back - the Bayliner 38xx. Combining my need for diesels, interior creature comfort and all the cruising amenities I went after the Bayliner 38xx.

I'm anxious to learn lots about this boat...hoping I've landed on the right corner of the net...

Thanks in advance...

[rbrauerei]

"Nickp" post=821180 wrote:
hoping I've landed on the right corner of the net...

Indeed, you have. Welcome! The "big" captains have a lot to share about this size boat.

[RGrew176]

The Bayliner 38 series of motoryachts are among the best boats ever designed and built by Bayliner. They are highly sought boats.

[Pcpete]

We have had our1988 3818 for almost a year now and are loving it. We have made quite a few changes that include revising the fly bridge ladder and galley cabinets. We have found that no matter what speed we are running the boat is comfortable.

Personally, I prefer the normally aspirated diesels because of their simplicity.

[Nickp]

Thank you for the welcome...

Pcpete Can you gimme me a brief on what you did...? Maybe a couple of pics...? What didnt you like about the original...?

Thanks in advance...

[Pcpete]

Pm sent

Galley





Steps





Ladder -I gotta take more pictures of this project





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[Nickp]

Thank you for the welcome and to Pcpete for the ideas on some great upgrades...