Been eyeing one of these. Has everything I want! Haven’t drove anything more than 20’, so I’d be kind of scared parking it. It’s all in the graceful engine cutoff slow drift technique, heh. Wife says to wait :( But waiting means getting older (I’m 42), and I want to enjoy life NOW!
You might want to think about taking some lessons in the meantime, then you can get a feel if it's right for you. You don't ever want to cut off the engine in the big boats, you might need them again in a hurry. The wind catches our boat in strange ways that is very different from driving a small boat without much freeboard. Agree that life is too short not to go out and have fun!
Beautiful Boat - we have the little sister the 3270/3288 - these bayliners are a great bang for the buck and so much room. We moved up from a 28ft express cruiser and lover the new boat.
Congratulations on the new boat! Very exciting to see people enjoying boating as much as we do. Your story is great and very familiar. We are literally doing the same kind of upgrade as you... We have had a 2003 Bayliner 265 for 14 years and just bought a 2001 Bayliner 3488 back in November. (SO fun to own two boats at once!) We will be doing some cleaning and upgrades to the bigger boat, and will look to sell the smaller one in March. I'm curious if you kept the name 'Sea-Esta' or if you're going to do the official ceremonies and re-name her 'Happy Time'?
Thank you! The stress of owning two boats, at least it's short term. It would have been nice to keep the 26' for some things, but we do not have time to maintain them both. No spoilers, but stay tuned for an update on the name. Thanks for sharing!
A friend of mine has this boat in Long Island sound it’s a home on the water! We’ve been out with 8 to 10 people very comfortably. It’s a solid boat just a bitch in the wind docking without a bow thruster
Congratulations, wishing you many happy and safe years on the water, I'm looking for a 4588-4788 raised pilot house Bayliner but I keep being drawn to one of these models, how's everything so far
My in-laws have a 45' and it's very nice, also. We really like the open layout of the 38'. You can really see out while you're in the salon. It's going well so far. I have a lot of other adventures and repairs to share. I need to get busy editing! Thanks for the comment.
The former owner was not a good captain and almost ran into so many things. He also was injured and couldn't really see out because he couldn't stand up or go up to the fly bridge. We were just glad when it was over!
We'll keep you updated on the transformation. Let us know what improvement you are looking forward to seeing the most.
Two happiest days. Day you buy it and the day you sell. Have fun!
I've heard that, it might be true. Thanks!
Nope. The two days you use it. Saturday and Sunday. No true boater enjoys parting with an old friend. See ya on the water.
Awesome! I bought one in 2021 as well and I love it! I had two fantastic summers with it!
That is awesome!
The BL3888 is literally my dream boat, I just found one here in Sacramento I really want badly.
I hope you can make your dream come true!
Oh my! That's my dream boat! 😍 👌
Thanks!
Been eyeing one of these. Has everything I want! Haven’t drove anything more than 20’, so I’d be kind of scared parking it. It’s all in the graceful engine cutoff slow drift technique, heh. Wife says to wait :( But waiting means getting older (I’m 42), and I want to enjoy life NOW!
You might want to think about taking some lessons in the meantime, then you can get a feel if it's right for you. You don't ever want to cut off the engine in the big boats, you might need them again in a hurry. The wind catches our boat in strange ways that is very different from driving a small boat without much freeboard. Agree that life is too short not to go out and have fun!
Congratulations, I look forward to updates on your progress. I would love a fixer up with good bones. Have fun
Thank you! It's been a lot of fun and a lot of work, so far.
Beautiful Boat - we have the little sister the 3270/3288 - these bayliners are a great bang for the buck and so much room. We moved up from a 28ft express cruiser and lover the new boat.
Thank you! The layout of the 32' is really nice as well. It's great to have a floating vacation home.
Keep up the vids. We are planning to get the same boat.
We will! We've been steadily making progress, so I will share as soon as I can get the videos edited.
Congratulations on the new boat! Very exciting to see people enjoying boating as much as we do. Your story is great and very familiar. We are literally doing the same kind of upgrade as you... We have had a 2003 Bayliner 265 for 14 years and just bought a 2001 Bayliner 3488 back in November. (SO fun to own two boats at once!) We will be doing some cleaning and upgrades to the bigger boat, and will look to sell the smaller one in March. I'm curious if you kept the name 'Sea-Esta' or if you're going to do the official ceremonies and re-name her 'Happy Time'?
Thank you! The stress of owning two boats, at least it's short term. It would have been nice to keep the 26' for some things, but we do not have time to maintain them both. No spoilers, but stay tuned for an update on the name. Thanks for sharing!
A friend of mine has this boat in Long Island sound it’s a home on the water! We’ve been out with 8 to 10 people very comfortably. It’s a solid boat just a bitch in the wind docking without a bow thruster
You know this boat! It's comfortable, but docking in the wind and current is crazy!
Congratulations, wishing you many happy and safe years on the water, I'm looking for a 4588-4788 raised pilot house Bayliner but I keep being drawn to one of these models, how's everything so far
My in-laws have a 45' and it's very nice, also. We really like the open layout of the 38'. You can really see out while you're in the salon. It's going well so far. I have a lot of other adventures and repairs to share. I need to get busy editing! Thanks for the comment.
You should add tunnels if they still make them it helps keep them on plane and better fuel economy.
Our boat neighbor has them, we've talked about it. It's not on the list yet, but maybe in the future!
Got same boat and love it!
Good to hear, we're excited to have her.
@@MikeandGayleAdventure if/when you address the a/c I'd love to hear how it went - haven't addressed mine yet
We likely won't be adding an a/c. We're in the Seattle area, so it usually isn't necessary. We are thinking about adding a diesel heater, though!
Love your boat
Thank you!
Nice!!
Thanks!
Friends don't let friends buy Bayliners!
She's a beauty, her feelings are hurt now...
Always like the layout but never understood the tub. Whats the hot water heater 5 gallons max? Congratulations !!
It's all about the layout! We're using the tub for storage right now, haha. Thanks!
Can you tell me if it’s gas or diesel ? And what you paid ? Looking at one now
It's diesel, it has two 175 HP Hinos. All of the financial details are in the video description.
What the heck happened that was so scary on the sea trial
The former owner was not a good captain and almost ran into so many things. He also was injured and couldn't really see out because he couldn't stand up or go up to the fly bridge. We were just glad when it was over!
@@MikeandGayleAdventure oh gosh ! Ha.
This is scary, I wouldn't sink it and use it as an anchor...you will see...
I think she works better as a boat than as an anchor. Check out our latest videos, she's doing great!