Thanks so much Steve! We just closed on our 2000 4788 (our third 20+ year old Bayliner) so very happy and definitely have enjoyed the year end wrap as well as digging into the details on your blog. Keep it up, and hope the rest of 2021 went well with you!
This is honestly fantastic as someone who wants to buy this boat shortly. Thanks so much keep it up!!! Would love to know costs but understand if you don’t want to share
Considering this model in due time. Had a question on fuel costs? How many gallons of fuel per hour at 2000- 3000 RPM? Is the noise level in living/kitchen area, mild, moderate, or high? Another words, can you carry on a conversation while underway? For example, I have a Bayliner 2858, she burns about 20 gallons per hour at 3200 RPM. The noise level at 3200 RPM is moderate and you can carry on a conversation.
First the fuel questions. We don't have any instrumentation to measure gallons per hour or any type of fuel consumption. The only option is to track the time running and to see how much we need to fill the tank when we are done. We we do know looking at those fuel consumption graphs is that those Cummins engines use exponentially more fuel at higher RPMS. Combine that with the overall hull speed. I have found that we can cruise at about 11mph at 1800 RPM and it is very quiet. We can go to 11.5mph at 2000 RPM, and 12mph at 2300RPM. Given the massive increase in RPM to jump 1MPH we generally don't push it, the engines are usually running about 1800 RPM to 1900 RPM. Also I am not really concerned with the cost of fuel, as a few thousand dollars a year is far less then the rest of the costs for maintaining, mooring, and keeping the boat running.
Replying to the noise level conversation, giving that the boat is 52feet overall, and the engines are located in the back third of the boat, the noise level varies. If you are running at speed, you certainly don't want to be having a conversation on the aft cockpit or the swimstep. If you are in the galley it can be a bit noisy, but in the pilot house or the fly bridge, you can certainly carry on a conversation no problem, the noise leve is quite pleasant.
Thank you. Sounds very reasonable. There are pros and cons to every boat. At least one has an option to go up to pilot house or flybridge at WOT for sound sensitive individuals. Diesel’s are fuel efficient for the larger boats but can be loud depending on where you are in the boat. Bayliner sold a lot of this model and people love them. Good value for the money.
Thanks so much Steve! We just closed on our 2000 4788 (our third 20+ year old Bayliner) so very happy and definitely have enjoyed the year end wrap as well as digging into the details on your blog. Keep it up, and hope the rest of 2021 went well with you!
Great video. Looking for the same boat in Vancouver. Thanks!
This is honestly fantastic as someone who wants to buy this boat shortly. Thanks so much keep it up!!! Would love to know costs but understand if you don’t want to share
Thank you for the extensive evaluation of the first year of ownership.
May I inquire about the approximate cost of repairs?
Considering this model in due time. Had a question on fuel costs? How many gallons of fuel per hour at 2000- 3000 RPM? Is the noise level in living/kitchen area, mild, moderate, or high? Another words, can you carry on a conversation while underway? For example, I have a Bayliner 2858, she burns about 20 gallons per hour at 3200 RPM. The noise level at 3200 RPM is moderate and you can carry on a conversation.
First the fuel questions. We don't have any instrumentation to measure gallons per hour or any type of fuel consumption. The only option is to track the time running and to see how much we need to fill the tank when we are done. We we do know looking at those fuel consumption graphs is that those Cummins engines use exponentially more fuel at higher RPMS. Combine that with the overall hull speed. I have found that we can cruise at about 11mph at 1800 RPM and it is very quiet. We can go to 11.5mph at 2000 RPM, and 12mph at 2300RPM. Given the massive increase in RPM to jump 1MPH we generally don't push it, the engines are usually running about 1800 RPM to 1900 RPM. Also I am not really concerned with the cost of fuel, as a few thousand dollars a year is far less then the rest of the costs for maintaining, mooring, and keeping the boat running.
Replying to the noise level conversation, giving that the boat is 52feet overall, and the engines are located in the back third of the boat, the noise level varies. If you are running at speed, you certainly don't want to be having a conversation on the aft cockpit or the swimstep. If you are in the galley it can be a bit noisy, but in the pilot house or the fly bridge, you can certainly carry on a conversation no problem, the noise leve is quite pleasant.
Thank you. Sounds very reasonable. There are pros and cons to every boat. At least one has an option to go up to pilot house or flybridge at WOT for sound sensitive individuals. Diesel’s are fuel efficient for the larger boats but can be loud depending on where you are in the boat. Bayliner sold a lot of this model and people love them. Good value for the money.