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When it was introduced in 1984, the Bayliner's 4550 Pilothouse Motoryacht was the queen of Bayliner's fleet and remained so throughout its 10-year production run. For reasons only Bayliner's marketing staff knows, the model name was changed to the 4588 following the 1988 model year but, other than minor cosmetic changes and some additions to the standard equipment list, the two models are the same. It's a great looking boat with excellent accommodations for liveaboard or long-range cruising and an affordable price tag.
Pilothouse motoryachts differ from more traditional motoryachts in that they have a separate, fully enclosed helm raised above deck level similar to bridges found on large commercial vessels and workboats. The arrangement has the advantage of providing the helmsman an easily controlled environment (heat or air conditioning), a navigation table adjacent to the helm and ample protected space for sensitive electronics gear. The view astern is limited of course and for close quarter menuvering the boat should be piloted from the bridge.
To its credit, the 4550/4588 has a second complete flybridge helm so it can legitimately be argued she offers the best of both worlds.
The method of construction of the 4550/4588 is typical of production fiberglass boats that are built with an emphasis on affordable price. The hulls are constructed of a fiberglass composite. The hull is supported by a system of longitudinal stringers and transverse frames of plywood encased in fiberglass and resin.
The deck of the 4550/4588 is arranged with three separate areas; the foredeck, flybridge and aft cockpit, and the main saloon extends the full width of the boat.
The foredeck has plenty of room for storage of ground tackle, fenders and lines and side decks, leading to access doors on either side of the pilothouse, are wide and well guarded by welded stainless steel rails for secure passage.
The flybridge is reached either through a companionway from the pilothouse or ladder from the cockpit and has plenty of room for lounging or entertaining. Standard equipment includes a 500-lb. capacity davit for raising and lowering a dinghy to the flybridge.
The aft cockpit is about four feet deep and over 13 feet wide and can easily accommodate several deck chairs. The flybridge overhangs the cockpit so it is easily enclosed if an owner wishes.
Very comfortable accommodations are without a doubt one of the most attractive features the 4550/4588 Pilothouse Motoryacht has to offer, starting with the master stateroom forward. It features a center island double berth and is one of the largest most comfortable staterooms I have ever seen on a boat this size. There are his and her hanging lockers, drawers beneath the bed and a large adjoining head complete with tub and shower.
Aft of the forward stateroom is a second port side stateroom with private entrance and what I would describe as a large single or small double berth. There is storage beneath the berth. Across the hallway is a second head with a stall shower.
Working your way aft and up several steps is an all-electric galley is to port with all the conveniences of home - a microwave oven, upright refrigerator, countertop blender and even a trash compactor. Aft of the galley is the main saloon which extends the full width of the vessel with very large windows on each side for an outstanding view. There is an L-shaped settee to port with a Hi-Lo table that serves double duty for cocktails or dining.
Propulsion is provided by twin Hino diesel engines which were built in Japan and marinized in the U.S. by MerCruiser. Prior to 1991, 220 hp engines.
At a comfortable cruising speed of 16 to 18 miles per hour, she consumes about 18 gallons of fuel per hour or a little more than a gallon per mile which is quite economical for a 45-foot boat. At top speed, fuel consumption jumps substantially to about 35 gallons per hour or more than 1.5 gallons per mile.
Because of the long and moderately deep keel, the 4550/4588 has excellent directional stability.
Bayliner's 4550/4588 Pilothouse Motoryachts offer a lot of boat for the money and are ideally suited for cruising the bays and are suitable for coastal cruising.
Additional Information220 Horsepower Turbo Charged Hino Diesels with 1800 hrs.
- 8 KW Westerbeke Generator
- Raymarine C120 GPS/Radar/Sounder
- ComNav 1420 Dual Station Autopilot
- 500 Gal. fuel. 200 Gal water 100 Gal waste
- Exceptional Cruise Economy
- 3 Staterooms, 2 heads with showers
- Pilothouse seating with table
- Redesigned flyingbridge seating
- Large full width salon
- 110AC/12volt refrigerator
- New Interior
- Many updates
- New windscreen
DisclaimerThe Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
customContactInformationJack Buckley
Ensign Yachts
619-778-2998
Jack@Ensignyachts.com
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