Bayliner 3788

 

Issue: March 2001
Manufacturer: Bayliner

The latest addition to the ever-expanding Bayliner fleet, the 3788 flybridge motoryacht, is a cruising boat that makes not even the slightest attempt to attract the owner interested in fishing. And as a dedicated cruising and entertaining boat there are two features that I really like - the spacious flybridge and the light and bright saloon.

The single level saloon is no larger than comparable models from other manufacturers, but there are numerous design and d?cor aspects that make this highly used area of the boat seem very generous.
It's an open single level plan enhanced by the use of light colours. As well, the saloon windows are large, ensuring that passengers can easily see out when seated in the saloon lounges.

The layout is similar to other flybridge cruisers of this size, but a lot of little things have gone together to make it all work in such a big, light and bright manner. Nowhere in the saloon is space and room for movement cramped.

To create this spacious open area, the second berth is tucked completely back in under the lower helm station (or the dinette, if the lower helm station is omitted). We see this happening quite a lot these days as designers try to sneak a little more space into the saloon or in some instances try to make the second cabin more accommodating.

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In a layout akin to the aft transverse berth in most sportscruisers, we have a full size double berth tucked back under the saloon deck. There is a dressing area forward of the berth along with a hanging locker and small seat. It's not the largest, brightest or most opulent second cabin you will find but it serves the purpose for sleeping.

By contrast, the forward main cabin is most generous. It features a double island berth with hanging lockers either side of the cabin bulkhead and has direct access into the shared bathroom. And I mean "bathroom" because there is a small bathtub built in with the shower recess. It's a facility rarely found on a cruiser of this size, but no doubt a facility that a select number of cruiser owners would appreciate. However, with a 470 litre fresh water supply it may be wise to limit the use of the bath if you are spending considerable time away from port or a fresh water supply.

Given the accommodation is limited to four people, the compartment is not at all squeezy and serves the cruising role of the 3788 ideally. That said, larger people may find the doorways a tad cramped.
There are two helm stations, though the layout options allow for a single flybridge station and separate dinette in the saloon. Without a fully enclosed flybridge, the lower helm station is almost a must for Australian conditions.

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