This 2002 Bayliner 3988 Command Bridge Motoryacht is an exceptional example of one of Bayliner’s most popular cruising designs. Located in San Diego, California, this beautifully maintained motor yacht has benefited from knowledgeable, attentive ownership and shows the care and pride that have gone into keeping her in fantastic condition. The 3988 is well regarded for its spacious two-stateroom, two-head layout, comfortable salon, expansive flybridge, and practical design that makes everything from weekend getaways to extended coastal cruising a pleasure. Inside, recently updated salon flooring and upholstery give the living space a fresh, inviting feel, while new canvas and Eisenglass further enhance the enjoyment of the upper helm and outdoor entertaining areas.

What really sets this Bayliner 3988 apart is the attention given to the systems and maintenance that matter most. During 2026, the owners invested in a new Victron inverter/charger, battery cables, starting batteries, and extensive engine-related updates, including belts, hoses, clamps, heat exchangers, and the port alternator. These improvements build on an equally impressive 2025 that included new trim tabs, dripless shaft seals, bottom paint, generator and thruster batteries, and upgrades to the ground tackle with a new anchor, pulpit, and roller. Rather than simply concentrating on cosmetics, the owners have consistently invested in the mechanical, electrical, and operational aspects of the vessel, making this a particularly appealing opportunity for buyers who appreciate a properly cared-for yacht.

Offered for sale only because her current owners are seeking a different interior layout to better suit their changing needs, this 2002 Bayliner 3988 represents an excellent opportunity to acquire a well-maintained cruising motor yacht without immediately facing the long list of deferred maintenance so often associated with older boats. Whether you’re searching for a comfortable San Diego weekend cruiser, a capable Southern California coastal motor yacht, or a spacious vessel for longer adventures, this 3988 deserves serious consideration. Her condition, thoughtful improvements, and history of attentive ownership make her well worth seeing in person.

NEWEST UPGRADES, MAINTENANCE, ADDITIONS (2026)

• Victron Inverter/Charger
• Battery Cables
• Canvas and Eisenglass
• Starting Batteries
• Belts, Hoses, Clamps on Engines
• Heat Exchangers
• Port Alternator
• Salon Upholstery
• Salon Flooring

NOTABLE 2025 ITEMS

• TRIM TABS
• DRIPLESS SHAFT SEALS
• BOTTOM PAINT
• GENERATOR BATTERY
• THRUSTER BATTERY
• ANCHOR
• PULPIT AND ROLLER

NEWEST UPGRADES, MAINTENANCE, ADDITIONS (2026)

Victron Inverter/Charger
Battery Cables
Canvas and Eisenglass
Starting Batteries
Belts, Hoses, Clamps on Engines
Heat Exchangers
Port Alternator
Salon Upholstery
Salon Flooring

NOTABLE 2025 ITEMS

TRIM TABS
DRIPLESS SHAFT SEALS
BOTTOM PAINT
GENERATOR BATTERY
THRUSTER BATTERY
ANCHOR
PULPIT AND ROLLER

Salon

L-shaped settee, storage below
Table, Hi / Low adjustable
MarineAir air conditioning / heat
King electric heat
Samsung TV w/ Blue Ray DVD player
JVC CD, AM-FM Stereo
JVC 12 disc CD changer
Storage cabinets throughout
Electrical panel, AC / DC
360 degree windows w/ blinds, open with screens
Overhead lights
Electrical outlets
Laminate Wood Floors

Galley

Separate Dinette w/ seating to port, elevated
Under counter dual Frigerators w/ freezers
Princess 3-burner electric stove w/ oven
Samsung Microwave
Double SS Sink
Assorted cabinet, drawer storage
Counter top at helm converts to helm seat / counter space
Electric outlets
Synthetic Teak & Holly sole

Master Stateroom - Ensuite Head

Master Stateroom:

Queen island berth
(2) Hanging locker
(6) Drawers below berth
Hullside shelves
MarineAir air conditioning / heat
King electric heat
TV w/ built-in VCR
Overhead hatch, overhead lights
(2) Ports
Mirror
Carpet
Electrical outlets, Carbon Monoxide alarm

Ensuite Head

Vacuflush electric toilet
Stall shower / tub
Vanity w/ SS Sink, storage below
Medicine cabinets
Mirrors, full mirror on door
Port
Overhead lights
Towel racks

Guest Stateroom - Guest Head

Guest Stateroom:

Double berth located under the dinette
Hanging locker
Electric heat
Overhead sky light, port
Access to engine room front side, storage behind headboard
Carpet

Guest Head:

Vacuflush toilet
Wet shower capable
Vanity w/ sink, storage below
Medicine cabinet
Port
Towel racks

Lower Helm Station

Raymarine L760 Chart Plotter
Raymarine ST6001 Auto Pilot
Standard Horizon VHF remote
Ritchie Compass
Captains seat folds down to create galley counter space
SS steering wheel
Trim Tabs
Gauges: RPM, Volt, Oil, Fuel, Temp
Switches: Horn, Blower, Lights, (3) Bilge pumps, Electronics, Fuel transfer, Battery parallel, wipers, Auto Pilot

Flybridge

All New Upholstery at seating, storage behind seating along helm
Captains Chair
NEW Bimini Top
NEW Enclosure
Raymarine RL80C+ Pathfinder Radar
Raymarine ST6001+ Auto Pilot
Raymarine Ray53 DSC VHF radio
Standard Horizon Depth finder
Ritchie Compass
JVC Stereo, CD, FM-AM, speakers
Trim Tabs w/ indicators
SS steering wheel
Hynautic steering
Spot / Flood light w/ remote (in-op)
Radar Arch
Shakespeare Overair TV antenna
Ventura windshield
Ladder from cockpit to flybridge

Cockpit:

Davit system located off transom / swim platform
Deck chair
Transom door
Swim platform, swim ladder
Lazzerette w/ batteries, generator located below
Throw ring
Molded steps to side decks
Access door to engine compartment
Cleats

Decks:

Muir Cougar electric windlass w/ foot pedals
Bow pulpit
Anchor
SS bow / side rails, grab rails
Cleats
Assorted lines /fenders
Engine Compart - Below Decks

Twin Cummins Diesels 6BTA 270hp (1000 hours)
Westerbeke Generator (600 hours)
Victron Battery Charger
Battery bank
Racor 900 fuel filters
(3) Bilge Pumps
Dripless shaft seals
Perko battery switches
Hynautic steering
Features that are not operational

Radar, Stern Thruster need repairs