2004 Bayliner 288 Ciara Classic Command BridgeSold

An exciting blend of family adventure boat, sport fisher and luxury waterfront lodge. Capable, handsome and very easy to handle. Outfitted for comfortable exploring. The 288 model is a unique single stateroom vessel. Much larger salon and galley blend together seamlessly. Open concept lends to big boat roominess. Very high quality fit and finish materials definitely raise the bar on luxury and soft comfort. Welcome aboard, relax. Journey. Offered by original owner. Kept in covered moorage since new.

Equipped with many features to make year 'round cruising comfortable and all inclusive. Cabin heat from heat exchangers at both helm stations, that means HEATED enclosed flybridge! Forced air diesel furnace keeps the cabin really toasty, electric heater for shore side. Full galley with propane stove and oven, refer, microwave and HCPW at sinks. Ample counter and cupboard space. 2,000 Watt Inverter, stereo for cruising tunes, carpet, exquisite wood interior trim [see photos] , private enclosed head with push button electric ceramic commode, hot shower, vanity and mirror.

Comfortable well lit salon seats four easily at table for cards or dinner. Tall Captains will love the 6'5" headroom. Opening windows let the sea breeze in when wanted.

Nav gear includes but is not limited to Radar, GPS, VHF and depth. Proper engine gauges at both helm stations.

On deck we have a plow anchor and spare Danforth with 250' chain and electric anchor windlass for effortless retrieval. Flybridge controller for windlass. Vertical clearance 13'4" with articulated radar arch folded down. Going ashore? Hop in the 10' Inflatable Achilles 315DXZ RIB with Suzuki 6 HP 4 stroke outboard and off you go!

Large safe cockpit with transom door, ladder with handholds to upper helm station with seating for friends and family. Magma BBQ grill.

See more in full specifications and review all 50 plus color photos. Very well maintained and upgraded. Correctly powered by a 350 MPI low hour freshwater cooled engine. Owner had larger, stronger Bravo III outdrive installed in new 2014. Call listing broker Captain Robert Heay for appointment to get aboard in person. One owner, kept under cover since new.

Update as of 4-5-2025. Boat is out of water getting new bottom paint and service for 2025 boating season. Will be shown when she is back in her covered slip in Downtown Port Orchard. {She's back!! Wanna see? ]