This 2004 Bayliner 285 Ciera Sunbridge is a versatile cruiser designed for both day entertaining and extended weekend getaways. With 1,000 engine hours, it remains a popular choice for those seeking maximum interior volume in a single-engine package.
2004 Bayliner 285 Cruiser
* Engine: Powered by a single 350hp MerCruiser 350 MAG MPI with a Bravo III dual-prop drive.
* Performance: Cruises comfortably at 20 knots with a top speed exceeding 30 knots.
Key Features & Amenities
* Spacious Layout: Cleverly designed to sleep up to 6 people with a forward V-berth, convertible dinette, and a private queen/king aft cabin with additional memory foam mattress. A private master space with privacy door and hanging lockers.
* Galley & Comfort: Fully equipped with a microwave, refrigerator, stove, and a stand-up head with a marine toilet and shower.
* Cockpit Entertainment: Features a large L-shaped lounge that converts into a sun pad, a cockpit table, and an extended swim platform with a hot/cold transom shower.
* All-Weather Ready: equipped with a full canvas/Isinglass enclosure and cabin heating for year-round use. Replaced 2023 and serviceable for the next 15-20 years
* Accessibility: Safe centerline access to the foredeck through an opening windshield panel.
Technical Specifications
* Length Overall (LOA): 28' 7" (approx. 29').
* Beam: 9' 10" to 9' 11".
* Capacities: 102-gallon fuel tank and 33-gallon freshwater tank.
* Weight: Approximately 7,241 lbs dry weight.
Recent updates:
2022 - new Garmin/Navionics chart plotter and depth finder with updated charts
2022 - New outdrive bravo III
2023 - New canvas and isenglass
2024- New dingy and 2.2 Honda self contained 4stroke engine for ship to shore cruising.
2024 - New Merc-Monitor Bluetooth to phone/ipad mechanical monitoring system. speeds, maitainance records and alarms
2025 - Seawise decking system and updated swim platform/cockpit/interior stair deck modernizing the look.
2025 - New inverter with 3 house batteries and one start battery
This has been a well loved and serviced boat with the attention to details and care. I have opted to upgrade to a larger Bayliner/Meridian and welcome buyers who are wanting to explore boating the greater puget sound and Canadian islands and beyond, as I have.
Spring and summer turnkey ready. Extensive records of maintenance available