I owned this same model/year Bayliner 34... bought it new back in 2002 for $175K with twin Mercruiser gas inboards. The Cummins diesels were a $17K upgrade and I think the thrusters were another 5K or 8K. I think this exact model sold for about $225K. I loaded mine up with 8 golf cart batteries and did not need a generator. I won the Seattle Boat Lighting Content during the Winter of 2004, competing against a dozen million dollar yachts with just those batteries. This particular boat looks awesome... very, very, light usage for so many years. I'd buy it again. Happy Boating!
I love this boat. Not only perfect for a single person, but perfect size for empty nesters. Fun and affordable, and if I only could get the wife to say yes. She doesn’t share the dream, maybe I need a new wife with a stern thruster.
This review was actually valuable . 99.99% of your super yachts are unattainable for most of the viewers . Thank you will consider this boat when I upgrade
The galley was very nice, and the separate shower on a boat that size surprised me. Other great features were the exterior staircase, the vac system, and the transom sliders. They managed to incorporate all the must haves in a boat that would be easy to maneuver anywhere and a joy to live on for a week, a month or a year. ❤️
Stop watching you tube and go and work. Due to workers shortage even taco bell is paying 14 per hour x 12 hrs x 7 days = 1170 dollars in just week, more than enough for month rent and groceries and still enough time to watch this lady’s cute ass video 😂 .
Thank you both for doing this one. It's great to see the insane mega yachts, but as an elderly, former Alaska fisherman (only two years), and not into the social scene of retirement communities, it's nice to see what's out there in my price range. You both are incredibly knowledgeable, and take your inspections seriously. Not just "Isn't this pretty", but the important things- Storage, engines (including access), electronics, generators, etc but also usability and comfort. Great vids. Thank you, be safe, fair sailing.
Ok, I know I’m suppose to be paying attention to the boat, but I must say Victoria’s hair cut in this video is absolutely fabulous. I miss my Chris Craft, and you guys have helped make it through my “no more boat” depression.
Great tour, we had the 2004 Meridian version of this boat, it solidified our boating addiction. I highly recommend the model. Now with an Ocean Alexander, I miss the simplicity of our little 3488 Meridian. We had some great times on the water in that little boat. Small enough to offer the romance of being on the water and void of the complexity and reality of owning a larger vessel.
So happy you did it for those of us who are into great sailing or motor-sailing with a limited wallet! I'd love to see some sailing boats, real blue-water sailing boats under 250,000. I've sailed a lot on Bayliner boats. This one is immaculate and has diesel engines! Thank you for thinking about us, limited-budget people!
I was skeptical at first to want to spend 100k for a 20 yr old Bayliner but ended up saying not too shabby. I think with 2 engines and a 3.2 ft draft one can do the intracoastal and maybe even the Dismal Swamp, perhaps even the Great Loop. I was impressed. Thank you for the review and as always you guys are a pleasure to watch. Thanks again.
This model Bayliner was sold as a Meridian 341starting in 2003. We've had one (with a generator) for the past six years. It was funny seeing you watch "our" boat.
We all know the expression, 'you get what you pay for' but you found a great example of 'you get your monies worth, plus !' Lot of features for a smaller craft, a great, reliable, economic weekender or as you point out a live aboard for a single or a couple. You have really pushed all the buttons on this one, thanks again for your info and valued advice. Be safe
You guys are getting better and better, your format is really started to develop, The interaction between two different points of view is very refreshing and often quite entertaining. Great stuff
I'm absolutely gobsmacked that this boat doesn't have a generator. A bow AND stern thruster but no gen? Insanity. I don't know how it made it over 20 years without someone adding one! Very cool boat.
This boat was rarely taken out. That is why the engines are not even broken in yet. My guess it sat empty and lonely and was just not used for whatever reason.
This was the first boat that my wife and myself had bought. Believe it or not the one we purchased used was even in better shape than that one. What I mean is the original owner bought some marine carpet and covered all the factory carpet with another carpet on top of it. He put snaps on the carpet and on the deck. Even the top carpet look like nobody had ever walked across it. The original carpet still had that new carpet smell. The only physical difference was that the one we had in a stern had a fold down seat. We did not even realize that until after buying the boat. We just assumed it was storage. The dealer at the boat show told us a story about the original owner. He was telling us that everyone at the dealer knew the owners by name just for the fact of always stopping by to have upgraded parts put on and servicing it. We were given two thick binders full of all the work that he had done to about. When we ask why did they want to get rid of it That's when they told us that they wanted something bigger and something with a generator. They said that the owners started having health issues and really could not enjoy the boat without air conditioning. So after the boat show they set up a test drive and we fell in love with it immediately. If you really get into boating a boat like this is a great start. It doesn't cost nowhere near what a brand new one would. Just like the original owners we decided to go bigger and to make sure that any boat we purchased had to have a generator on it. The boat is fine if you're running from dock to dock but if you want to stay anchored up somewhere and it's a hundred degrees outside there's not much you're going to do to cool down. I enjoyed this video.
Love your tours Yacht brokers sure could learn alot from ya. I live the way you tour a boat. Love the tours of more affordable size boats rather than mega yachts. Love you guys.
It may not be as glamorous as the big yachts you show but this type of boat is certainly more affordable to a lot more people. Here's a fun one for you. This is probably the most casual outfit I have seen you wear Victoria...and possibly the cutest!
I've watched six or seven of your episodes, and I'm addicted. Looking forward to becoming a liveaboard empty-nester someday. Thank you for helping me see clearly into a possible future, as I've been away from the boating lifestyle for several decades. I appreciate your comments on best practices and pros/cons of each boat, such as this particular boat's lack of a generator.
☺ You guys make these tours fun, love the interacting between a fun couple. always educational and a great joy ride.. stay strong together no matter what.. Blessings.
Great review. Love the chemistry between you both and the honesty of the review. I also like how you related to your own boat for comparison. Love the pricing info.
Great video review, makes a nice change from the large yachts that a lot of TH-cam viewers will never be able to afford, love the out takes at the end too
Totally enjoyed this tour, we like the smaller yachts. My wife said this would be a great weekender boat when we retire to Florida in a few years. Thanks!
Stumbled onto your vid by chance, and watched the whole thing! Entertaining but also very informative. I'm not looking for a yacht, but if I were....your channel would be my first resource.
I am way the hell out of my lane. "if I may sir, I shall excuse my self to the 14' john boat with the 2hp briggs and straton pull start section. you have a splendid day"
Great review!! While I love your reviews of the large yachts.. these smaller boats are ones that I could in reality afford.. this is a great boat! We were looking at the bayliner 3288 which has a different layout.. this is a great layout as well!
Just discovered live-aboard yachts and I can say with certainty, I am completely smitten. To have everything in one place such as that is just so appealing to me its crazy. I found one yacht in my area which appeals like crazy, its a 1995 Value Superior 49, an absolutely gorgeous yacht and it has everything one could wish for. Unfortunately, at my age (21), its way too far out of price range, really saddening. But thanks to your videos... I wont give up hope :D
Because you are young you can apply the law of attraction and manifest your dream don’t give up , your are lucky to be so young and to know what you want …. You ll ge your boat … believe in it …
Guys let me first say how much I enjoy your content, I really do. You have shared your journeys with us all and we appreciate it. Well what can I say about Bayliner boats?? I have had NOTHING BUT NEGATIVE EXPERIENCES WITH the line up unfortunately. At first glance, they appear quite useable and stylish. After owning one for awhile I had changed my opinions drastically. At one point I was in need of a Tow from Tow USA AND THEY TIED OFF to the front of the bow. When they started forward the tie off clamp sheared off the boat. It took a 24” chunk of the bow right off the bow. On a second Bayliner I owned I was towing an 18’ x 18’ swimming barge out to the middle of our pond and the Transom broke off entirely, sinking this 30’ Bayliner to the bottom of the pond/lake to 60’ No folks , I would NEVER OWN A BAYLINER AGAIN. IVE BEEN TOLD THAT THEIR YACHT SIZE MODELS, 34’ -60’ are built to different standards but I’m not sure if that’s true. If I were to own that boat, and if it were moored at a dock permanently and if I had several extra bilge pumps in working order, I would consider it as a live aboard but I WOULD NEVER TAKE A Bayliner out to sea!! Never!! ✌🏻🇺🇸✌🏻🇺🇸✌🏻❤️✌🏻❤️
If you're 14, you'd better grow out of this shit quick. It's not that it's sexist so much as it is lame and unoriginal. You're gonna be talking to older girls pretty soon and the difference between a 14 year old and an 18 year old in terms of maturity is massive. You're gonna need to learn to be original, interesting and funny to actually get someone's attention. If you're over 20 and still say this shit, reflect. Maybe this is why you are only comfortable talking to guys and only address women in the group when addressing the group entirely. Why are your other guy friends getting all the girls' attention? You're just as good looking as they are. But you do get the feeling that they're uncomfortable around you. See why that may be.
@@varun009 awww, poor baby. Did you take it to another level? Pitiful that you must make it out to be something else. You really should take your mind out of the gutter.
When I retire, I have visions of doing many things. This is low on my list but it is not totally out of the question. I like the simplicity and price. I could see myself and the wife cruising around town in this.
Y'all keep calling this boat small... This boat has more square footage than my first apartment... Damn... I already felt poor... Now I feel REALLY poor...
Thank you for the info... I am looking at small yachts now. So this was interesting as I know nothing about living on the water, but will be doing exactly that in about a year
Thanks to your video tour - I went and BOUGHT ONE OF THESE BOATS!!!! The Bayliner 3488 is a rather rare model as they only made it for two years and I had never even seen one until I found your video. You caused me to start searching for this model and after 10 months I finally found one for sale in Sidney, British Columbia, Canada. Come visit us up here - we have the most beautiful cruising in the Pacific Northwest with Desolation Sound... not to mention the beautiful Southern Gulf Islands (Canada) and the San Juan Islands (Washington State). IF you ever come here to do some boating, let me know and I'd be happy to show you around :) Thanks, Dave
Very nice boat...lot's of great features for the money. Many will knock a Bayliner but most who do so have never been on one. They are very good boats, and this one is exceptionally clean and well kept.
As a former owner of an 'affordable' Bayliner 2455 Ciera Sunbridge, my family absolutely loved our boat. So happy our kids grew up around sunny weekends at Seneca Lake. Say what you want about Bayliner.... pretty sure you're just repeating something you've heard with no firsthand experience. We loved ours. And looking at this featured boat is pretty exciting. It might be a reach, but still could be an achievable dream for most of us 'regular' folks who want to live that lifestyle. I don't see it for us here in Upstate NY with the winters, but if I lived in Florida, this boat would be tempting.
Actually, I do need a starter yacht suggestion. I was looking at much larger ... Caver 57 ... but I am a total landlubber neophyte who wants to see if cruising around the Caribbean is even a doable option...or just a pipe dream. I think I should look at smaller boats first and learn. Thank you very much for the video !
That boat shows really well. Nice video. I know a lot want to mock Bayliner, but for a boat that age and price, it offers a TON of value. Plus bow/stern thrusters.
That’s a perfect craft for weekend excursions away from the dock. There is Plenty of room to do a modest generator install and lengthen the battery bank Maybe even some solar too. Would be an absolute necessity bc With all that counter space, I’d expect the margarita machine to permanently Find its way on board !!
This was my first time seeing one of your videos. Good job. Enjoyed your approach, good overview. Good starter boat indeed and sorry to see it’s sold. I’m a senior woman strongly considering a live-aboard situ and I’ve been watching lots of videos, both trying to learn as much as possible, as well as trying to decide between motor or sail! All the info is kind of overwhelming. Also enjoyed the outtakes - unique addition.
Great review on a boat that would make a great week ender or live aboard!!! I have lived aboard a 37ft Sloop but never really looked at a power boat and this was great insight!
@@NautiStyles Most Marinas in Southern Cal do not permit "Live a Board" except for 10 days a month. Check Newport Beach and San Diego. I think it's the same thing in LA.
@@NautiStyles Same thing up here around Portland. So i expanded my thinking and realised that i could simply make sure to keep my boat in good operable condition and leave my berth in the late afternoon or early evening, motor (or sail) a mile or less up or down river, as that is my situation and put out my anchor outside of the main channel. No worries power wise as my boat had been charged up by shore power so i had enough inverter power to meet whatever needs i had for the evening and the next morning. Then whenever i pleased head back to my slip to replenish my battery bank and be in good standing to do it again the next night. Plus, i don't think many marinas are going to be so restrictive that they won't let you spend a night now and again on your boat in your slip. Think outside the box and problem solved!
I recently compared the Bayliner 3488 to a number of other boats of similar size. While the 3488 has a lot of features that most boats of its size and price don’t have, the overall feel was cheap and visibility was poor from inside. Those nice molded steps to the fly bridge block rearward visibility from the inside helm. The built-in couch is too low, making it awkward to sit in and making it impossible to see anything but sky when looking out the windows. The Cummins 3.9 4BTA diesel engines are fairly reliable and fuel efficient but the create a lot of vibration (4 cylinders) and their positioning in the engine room makes them very hard to work on - particuarly the starboard engine, which has built-in cabinets above it.
Great boat for $3,000 a day charter for fishing with your buddies or bring the family and have a few water toys like a big inflatable pull-behind that can be stored in that spot on the flybridge. Also pull behind a jet ski for fun also!
U guys are awesome u bring hilarious antics to a well done showing of some really nice boats that I guy like me to dream. That size boat would be the smallest I would take out on the oceans
It looks great! Depending on income level this could be a starter for some, but maybe a life goal in retirement for others. Saying “starter” multiple times isn’t great for welcoming a wider online audience. You describe the boat really well. Best to just do that and not get into who it appeals to. Let viewers decide for themselves.
Ive crashed my car twice this year and I’ve never had a yacht before so I think just spending the price of a small house on something the size of a large house, is a great idea. Thanks for the tip
Wow guys, surprised to see al that on such a small frame. I thought it was funny when Victoria was in the shower. Rico moves camera up and down; 'yep, absolutely functional' 😏 Really enjoyable guys, thanks
Yes, but how tall/short is she? Decent space in that shower. If I had the money years ago would have loved that boat, alas wasn't to be as we went for a nice used 31' twin gas engine boat. Had fun for 8 years then had to move on from it.
Bayliner boats were built in my home town for many years. Hatteras yahts are built here in new Bern n.c as well. Bayliner boats are a decent price for a decent boat. Hatteras yahts, Michael Jordan, dale Earnhardt, all time greats by these boats. Saudi princes. Proud of our little town! We have a great boating community, very close too some of the better boating destinations in the u.s.
My first visit, thanx to utoob. I'm certainly "post-boat" rather than between, being both (a) old and retired and (b) landlocked near Hotlanta. Growing up in the Northwest on commercial fishing boats, I have never had interest in man made mud puddles. I also developed a VERY strong dislike for the build quality of Bayliners, and while of course you didn't get under the fiberglass, I was dumbfounded both at how ridiculously clean this 22 year old boat was but how nicely thought out. The only dealbreaker for me would have been the ridiculously narrow gunwales. If I need to get to the bow to handle the anchor I sure don't need to shuffle. Having grown up without, especially with tide and crosswind, always thought a bowthruster would be useful. Biggest I poloted was 65', and sure woulda loved it then. BUT - with twin screws, what on earth do yo do with a stern thruster? Interesting. I guess it's a testament to Bayliner's build quality that this boat is still floating, and it sure is way more than enough for a single or a couple to live on.
I owned this same model/year Bayliner 34... bought it new back in 2002 for $175K with twin Mercruiser gas inboards. The Cummins diesels were a $17K upgrade and I think the thrusters were another 5K or 8K. I think this exact model sold for about $225K. I loaded mine up with 8 golf cart batteries and did not need a generator. I won the Seattle Boat Lighting Content during the Winter of 2004, competing against a dozen million dollar yachts with just those batteries. This particular boat looks awesome... very, very, light usage for so many years. I'd buy it again. Happy Boating!
NICE! thanks for sharing, what a fun story! 😁
I love this boat. Not only perfect for a single person, but perfect size for empty nesters. Fun and affordable, and if I only could get the wife to say yes. She doesn’t share the dream, maybe I need a new wife with a stern thruster.
Broo...are you still married? Or alive?
😂😂😂
This review was actually valuable . 99.99% of your super yachts are unattainable for most of the viewers . Thank you will consider this boat when I upgrade
The galley was very nice, and the separate shower on a boat that size surprised me. Other great features were the exterior staircase, the vac system, and the transom sliders. They managed to incorporate all the must haves in a boat that would be easy to maneuver anywhere and a joy to live on for a week, a month or a year. ❤️
Me eating 2 packets of ramen noodle because I can't afford groceries this week: "interesting." XD
lol
Stop watching you tube and go and work. Due to workers shortage even taco bell is paying 14 per hour x 12 hrs x 7 days = 1170 dollars in just week, more than enough for month rent and groceries and still enough time to watch this lady’s cute ass video 😂 .
@@dowmd93 I make $15 an hour and work 50+ hours a week my guy. It was mostly a joke but I also like ramen because I'm cheap.
Bruh u can afford Ramen noodles
Bruhhh chill
Thank you both for doing this one. It's great to see the insane mega yachts, but as an elderly, former Alaska fisherman (only two years), and not into the social scene of retirement communities, it's nice to see what's out there in my price range.
You both are incredibly knowledgeable, and take your inspections seriously. Not just "Isn't this pretty", but the important things- Storage, engines (including access), electronics, generators, etc but also usability and comfort.
Great vids. Thank you, be safe, fair sailing.
Thank you sooo much
This is exactly the comment I was going to make! Thank you!
Ok, I know I’m suppose to be paying attention to the boat, but I must say Victoria’s hair cut in this video is absolutely fabulous. I miss my Chris Craft, and you guys have helped make it through my “no more boat” depression.
Great tour, we had the 2004 Meridian version of this boat, it solidified our boating addiction. I highly recommend the model. Now with an Ocean Alexander, I miss the simplicity of our little 3488 Meridian. We had some great times on the water in that little boat. Small enough to offer the romance of being on the water and void of the complexity and reality of owning a larger vessel.
So happy you did it for those of us who are into great sailing or motor-sailing with a limited wallet! I'd love to see some sailing boats, real blue-water sailing boats under 250,000. I've sailed a lot on Bayliner boats. This one is immaculate and has diesel engines! Thank you for thinking about us, limited-budget people!
More to come! promise!
How much it costs per year for maintenance parking ? and is it cheaper when you sailing like when you flying like with the jet plane ? Thank you
She’s beautiful! Oh and the boat 🛥️ 😉🎉
Right there with ya!
Lovely bow.
@@daves570I was more into the stern
I was skeptical at first to want to spend 100k for a 20 yr old Bayliner but ended up saying not too shabby. I think with 2 engines and a 3.2 ft draft one can do the intracoastal and maybe even the Dismal Swamp, perhaps even the Great Loop. I was impressed. Thank you for the review and as always you guys are a pleasure to watch. Thanks again.
Bay liner makes a quality boat for the money
Please do more of these nice affordable presentations
will do!
@@NautiStyles I’m more in the canoe/raft range of the budget…..
@@CLINT-THE-GREAT yes. Very affordable! I’d like 3
@@CLINT-THE-GREAT Can you still afford the raft in 2024?? :D
This model Bayliner was sold as a Meridian 341starting in 2003. We've had one (with a generator) for the past six years. It was funny seeing you watch "our" boat.
NICE 😝🙌🏻 thanks for sharing
My parents have a 2006 Meridian 341 and when I first saw this boat i thought to myself "That looks pretty familiar!" Haha
I had a 37ft Meridian. Loved it.
We all know the expression, 'you get what you pay for' but you found a great example of 'you get your monies worth, plus !' Lot of features for a smaller craft, a great, reliable, economic weekender or as you point out a live aboard for a single or a couple. You have really pushed all the buttons on this one, thanks again for your info and valued advice. Be safe
Yes! Thank you!
NnoiCe!! (VERY GOOD!)
Can a boat like this be taken on Salt water? Or is there a conversion like adding ballast?
Splendid ride! The boat is very nice as well.
You two are a joy to watch. You always leave me with a smile. Great little starter liveaboard.
I’m amazed at the condition of this boat. It was very well maintained. Enjoy your videos, thanks!
Our pleasure!
You guys are getting better and better, your format is really started to develop, The interaction between two different points of view is very refreshing and often quite entertaining. Great stuff
Thank you 🙏🏻
Much appreciated!
Yes, having her go bra less and the pokey nipples is a real development. They were more interesting than the boat.
Sex DOES sell.
This has a great layout for a 35 footer. Makes an amazing starter and yacht in a budget.
glad you liked it as well
It must be chilly out this morning...
I'm absolutely gobsmacked that this boat doesn't have a generator. A bow AND stern thruster but no gen? Insanity. I don't know how it made it over 20 years without someone adding one!
Very cool boat.
Your absolutely right but then again it’s a bayliner
This boat was rarely taken out. That is why the engines are not even broken in yet. My guess it sat empty and lonely and was just not used for whatever reason.
This was the first boat that my wife and myself had bought. Believe it or not the one we purchased used was even in better shape than that one. What I mean is the original owner bought some marine carpet and covered all the factory carpet with another carpet on top of it. He put snaps on the carpet and on the deck. Even the top carpet look like nobody had ever walked across it. The original carpet still had that new carpet smell. The only physical difference was that the one we had in a stern had a fold down seat. We did not even realize that until after buying the boat. We just assumed it was storage.
The dealer at the boat show told us a story about the original owner. He was telling us that everyone at the dealer knew the owners by name just for the fact of always stopping by to have upgraded parts put on and servicing it. We were given two thick binders full of all the work that he had done to about. When we ask why did they want to get rid of it That's when they told us that they wanted something bigger and something with a generator. They said that the owners started having health issues and really could not enjoy the boat without air conditioning. So after the boat show they set up a test drive and we fell in love with it immediately.
If you really get into boating a boat like this is a great start. It doesn't cost nowhere near what a brand new one would.
Just like the original owners we decided to go bigger and to make sure that any boat we purchased had to have a generator on it. The boat is fine if you're running from dock to dock but if you want to stay anchored up somewhere and it's a hundred degrees outside there's not much you're going to do to cool down.
I enjoyed this video.
Thanks for sharing! agreed on all accounts!
Love your tours
Yacht brokers sure could learn alot from ya. I live the way you tour a boat. Love the tours of more affordable size boats rather than mega yachts. Love you guys.
Thank you so much Jim, more affordable Liveaboard yachts to come
It may not be as glamorous as the big yachts you show but this type of boat is certainly more affordable to a lot more people. Here's a fun one for you. This is probably the most casual outfit I have seen you wear Victoria...and possibly the cutest!
glad you found it interesting, thank you so much
I've watched six or seven of your episodes, and I'm addicted. Looking forward to becoming a liveaboard empty-nester someday. Thank you for helping me see clearly into a possible future, as I've been away from the boating lifestyle for several decades. I appreciate your comments on best practices and pros/cons of each boat, such as this particular boat's lack of a generator.
Welcome aboard
☺ You guys make these tours fun, love the interacting between a fun couple. always educational and a great joy ride.. stay strong together no matter what.. Blessings.
"naughty by nature" is the best expression for this boat
Facts
"Nauti By Nature"
Really nice to see reviewers thinking about us :)
Yes we do always!
Great review. Love the chemistry between you both and the honesty of the review. I also like how you related to your own boat for comparison. Love the pricing info.
💙💙🙏🏻🙏🏻
Hey Guys! Wonderful tour. Is this Bayliner 3488 Command Bridge still available for sale as of today (1/9/2324)?
Thank you guys. This video sold me and I went out and found one. W/genny dual ac and yes we love the central vac.
Great to hear!
Great video review, makes a nice change from the large yachts that a lot of TH-cam viewers will never be able to afford, love the out takes at the end too
There are still some "TH-camrs" who love the bigger m/Y and S/Y as well. I just use TH-cam for great reviews and entertainment.
Thanks for watching!
Totally enjoyed this tour, we like the smaller yachts. My wife said this would be a great weekender boat when we retire to Florida in a few years. Thanks!
glad you liked it, and what a great plan
@@NautiStyles thanks guys, can’t wait to retire, semi for now.
Excellent entry yacht. For many boat owners, this would be an excellent step up in size. Thank you for an enjoyable tour!
You bet!
Until the Bayliner part comes into play to show the new owners what B O A T stands for.
Stumbled onto your vid by chance, and watched the whole thing! Entertaining but also very informative. I'm not looking for a yacht, but if I were....your channel would be my first resource.
Welcome to the channel
This is my dream boat. Under 40', big kitchen, bow thrusters, dual diesels, fly bridge, dry head (shower seperate). Very very nice.
You two are really good at this! Keep up the great tours!
Thank you! Will do!
Too plain for me
I am way the hell out of my lane.
"if I may sir, I shall excuse my self to the 14' john boat with the 2hp briggs and straton pull start section. you have a splendid day"
😆
This is one of your best videos, looks like you were both having fun. Plus it's a nice little boat.
Definitely a thumbs up for the video 👍
Thanks so much!
When either of them smile it feels so genuine, they Love what they do.😊 ( thank you for your dedication)
Could that deck railing go higher ? Do you really need two helms. Would include the top one definitely a generator.
This will sound crazy but, this is my favorite boat on the channel.
That really is a great deal of stuff for a smaller boat. I really enjoyed this tour, more than usual. This is not just AWB.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Awesome tour of this nice mini yacht, love the shirt !
Thanks for watching!
A yacht is anything over 27.5 feet. Nothing mini about this yacht.
awesome boat for a single fella or small framed couple, wish I would have seen this right after u filmed I would have bought it!!
Nice to see she’s excited to present this yacht
Great review!! While I love your reviews of the large yachts.. these smaller boats are ones that I could in reality afford.. this is a great boat! We were looking at the bayliner 3288 which has a different layout.. this is a great layout as well!
Thanks for watching!
Just discovered live-aboard yachts and I can say with certainty, I am completely smitten. To have everything in one place such as that is just so appealing to me its crazy.
I found one yacht in my area which appeals like crazy, its a 1995 Value Superior 49, an absolutely gorgeous yacht and it has everything one could wish for.
Unfortunately, at my age (21), its way too far out of price range, really saddening.
But thanks to your videos... I wont give up hope :D
Because you are young you can apply the law of attraction and manifest your dream don’t give up , your are lucky to be so young and to know what you want …. You ll ge your boat … believe in it …
Thank for showing something I can afford and you show it beautiful and expanding everything on board
Take care love you guys
You are so welcome!
That would also be a great boat for empty nesters, not just young folk. Nice for entertaining another couple or two. Love the diesels!
Yup good luck
Guys let me first say how much I enjoy your content, I really do.
You have shared your journeys with us all and we appreciate it.
Well what can I say about Bayliner boats??
I have had NOTHING BUT NEGATIVE EXPERIENCES WITH the line up unfortunately. At first glance, they appear quite useable and stylish. After owning one for awhile I had changed my opinions drastically.
At one point I was in need of a Tow from Tow USA AND THEY TIED OFF to the front of the bow. When they started forward the tie off clamp sheared off the boat. It took a 24” chunk of the bow right off the bow. On a second Bayliner I owned I was towing an 18’ x 18’ swimming barge out to the middle of our pond and the Transom broke off entirely, sinking this 30’ Bayliner to the bottom of the pond/lake to 60’
No folks , I would NEVER OWN A BAYLINER AGAIN. IVE BEEN TOLD THAT THEIR YACHT SIZE MODELS, 34’ -60’ are built to different standards but I’m not sure if that’s true.
If I were to own that boat, and if it were moored at a dock permanently and if I had several extra bilge pumps in working order, I would consider it as a live aboard but I WOULD NEVER TAKE A Bayliner out to sea!! Never!!
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Great T-shirt with logo! You definitely get the points across.
I see what you did there...😊
If you're 14, you'd better grow out of this shit quick. It's not that it's sexist so much as it is lame and unoriginal. You're gonna be talking to older girls pretty soon and the difference between a 14 year old and an 18 year old in terms of maturity is massive. You're gonna need to learn to be original, interesting and funny to actually get someone's attention. If you're over 20 and still say this shit, reflect. Maybe this is why you are only comfortable talking to guys and only address women in the group when addressing the group entirely. Why are your other guy friends getting all the girls' attention? You're just as good looking as they are. But you do get the feeling that they're uncomfortable around you. See why that may be.
@@varun009 awww, poor baby. Did you take it to another level? Pitiful that you must make it out to be something else. You really should take your mind out of the gutter.
@@varun009 damn… that seems too specific to not be rooted in your own personal experiences…
Must be getting dark (or chilly)--she has her high beams on. ;-)
Merci beaucoup Victoria pour cette visite et votre bonne humeur ! 🇫🇷🌹♥️😘
That tshirt was a great throw back !!!
It's a very nice boat for that size. You have all you need. What i suggest is a generator and extended tank, and it's absolutely perfect.
When I retire, I have visions of doing many things. This is low on my list but it is not totally out of the question. I like the simplicity and price. I could see myself and the wife cruising around town in this.
Y'all keep calling this boat small... This boat has more square footage than my first apartment... Damn... I already felt poor... Now I feel REALLY poor...
If you're 30 years old, it's probably not as far away as you think.. A lot of that may depend on you. Time is so valuable.
You guys crack me up! Always a good time with you two! 🤩
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You guys are awesome! Really making me want to love on a boat! I'm learning so much from you guys! Keep up the great work!
Thank you for the info... I am looking at small yachts now. So this was interesting as I know nothing about living on the water, but will be doing exactly that in about a year
You two might be the cutest couple on TH-cam. Merry Christmas!!🎁🎄
Thanks to your video tour - I went and BOUGHT ONE OF THESE BOATS!!!! The Bayliner 3488 is a rather rare model as they only made it for two years and I had never even seen one until I found your video. You caused me to start searching for this model and after 10 months I finally found one for sale in Sidney, British Columbia, Canada. Come visit us up here - we have the most beautiful cruising in the Pacific Northwest with Desolation Sound... not to mention the beautiful Southern Gulf Islands (Canada) and the San Juan Islands (Washington State). IF you ever come here to do some boating, let me know and I'd be happy to show you around :) Thanks, Dave
ooow how cool Dave, congratulations
Thank you for such a lovely and entertaining tour. I’ve only just found your channel and I love it 🥰
Very nice boat...lot's of great features for the money. Many will knock a Bayliner but most who do so have never been on one. They are very good boats, and this one is exceptionally clean and well kept.
As a former owner of an 'affordable' Bayliner 2455 Ciera Sunbridge, my family absolutely loved our boat. So happy our kids grew up around sunny weekends at Seneca Lake. Say what you want about Bayliner.... pretty sure you're just repeating something you've heard with no firsthand experience. We loved ours. And looking at this featured boat is pretty exciting. It might be a reach, but still could be an achievable dream for most of us 'regular' folks who want to live that lifestyle. I don't see it for us here in Upstate NY with the winters, but if I lived in Florida, this boat would be tempting.
We agree! we love our Meridian which was made by the same yard...
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You guys do such an amazing job presenting and reviewing that you could do an amazing job of reviewing even a row boat or a canoe!! 🤩
Actually, I do need a starter yacht suggestion. I was looking at much larger ... Caver 57 ... but I am a total landlubber neophyte who wants to see if cruising around the Caribbean is even a doable option...or just a pipe dream. I think I should look at smaller boats first and learn.
Thank you very much for the video !
Good idea
That boat shows really well. Nice video. I know a lot want to mock Bayliner, but for a boat that age and price, it offers a TON of value. Plus bow/stern thrusters.
this boat is simply perfect. Really enjoyed watching it. Thanks for the video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
really nice boat and like the high beams
From my experience this is perfect for a single person who just likes to entertain on an odd occassion!
That’s a perfect craft for weekend excursions away from the dock. There is Plenty of room to do a modest generator install and lengthen the battery bank
Maybe even some solar too. Would be an absolute necessity bc With all that counter space, I’d expect the margarita machine to permanently Find its way on board !!
This was my first time seeing one of your videos. Good job. Enjoyed your approach, good overview. Good starter boat indeed and sorry to see it’s sold. I’m a senior woman strongly considering a live-aboard situ and I’ve been watching lots of videos, both trying to learn as much as possible, as well as trying to decide between motor or sail! All the info is kind of overwhelming. Also enjoyed the outtakes - unique addition.
Welcome aboard! thanks for watching
Yeah, doubt that boat lasted long on the market.
Great review on a boat that would make a great week ender or live aboard!!! I have lived aboard a 37ft Sloop but never really looked at a power boat and this was great insight!
powerboats give definitely way more living space for Marina Liveaboard Lifestyle
@@NautiStyles Most Marinas in Southern Cal do not permit "Live a Board" except for 10 days a month. Check Newport Beach and San Diego. I think it's the same thing in LA.
@@NautiStyles Same thing up here around Portland. So i expanded my thinking and realised that i could simply make sure to keep my boat in good operable condition and leave my berth in the late afternoon or early evening, motor (or sail) a mile or less up or down river, as that is my situation and put out my anchor outside of the main channel. No worries power wise as my boat had been charged up by shore power so i had enough inverter power to meet whatever needs i had for the evening and the next morning. Then whenever i pleased head back to my slip to replenish my battery bank and be in good standing to do it again the next night. Plus, i don't think many marinas are going to be so restrictive that they won't let you spend a night now and again on your boat in your slip. Think outside the box and problem solved!
I recently compared the Bayliner 3488 to a number of other boats of similar size. While the 3488 has a lot of features that most boats of its size and price don’t have, the overall feel was cheap and visibility was poor from inside. Those nice molded steps to the fly bridge block rearward visibility from the inside helm. The built-in couch is too low, making it awkward to sit in and making it impossible to see anything but sky when looking out the windows. The Cummins 3.9 4BTA diesel engines are fairly reliable and fuel efficient but the create a lot of vibration (4 cylinders) and their positioning in the engine room makes them very hard to work on - particuarly the starboard engine, which has built-in cabinets above it.
Great boat for $3,000 a day charter for fishing with your buddies or bring the family and have a few water toys like a big inflatable pull-behind that can be stored in that spot on the flybridge. Also pull behind a jet ski for fun also!
You both did a superb job covering this yacht very thoroughly. As always a delightful visit!
Great reviews. Love to have more similar reviews on starter boat. Thank you.
Thanks, will do!
Victoria hair is incredibly AWESOME. Fantastic tour & Rico rules. Thanks guys loved it. 🚢 ⛵ 🌴
ooow thank youuu
Lovely little $110,000 “starter” yacht. Great fun while I’m saving up for that $2 million “intermediate” yacht.
hehe, you and me both
U guys are awesome u bring hilarious antics to a well done showing of some really nice boats that I guy like me to dream. That size boat would be the smallest I would take out on the oceans
You 2 are awesome. Fun to watch you and hubby having fun.
That was one heck of a sailboat you were standing in front of in the house intro explanation!
what you like a Tour of it? we can definitely make that happen 😜
Moody 54ds 🥜 it's my favorite
@@NautiStyles I would love a tour of that sailing yacht. It's beautiful
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@@NautiStyles Prove it...
Amazing how much they fit into that space. Very nice boat!
It looks great! Depending on income level this could be a starter for some, but maybe a life goal in retirement for others. Saying “starter” multiple times isn’t great for welcoming a wider online audience. You describe the boat really well. Best to just do that and not get into who it appeals to. Let viewers decide for themselves.
Ive crashed my car twice this year and I’ve never had a yacht before so I think just spending the price of a small house on something the size of a large house, is a great idea. Thanks for the tip
I did not know you where USCG. Thank you for your service from a former coastie Mom.
Wow guys, surprised to see al that on such a small frame. I thought it was funny when Victoria was in the shower. Rico moves camera up and down; 'yep, absolutely functional' 😏
Really enjoyable guys, thanks
Yes, but how tall/short is she? Decent space in that shower. If I had the money years ago would have loved that boat, alas wasn't to be as we went for a nice used 31' twin gas engine boat. Had fun for 8 years then had to move on from it.
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sure wish this boat was closed to Texas gulf coast, it would be sold!
Great presentation! I look forward to the outtakes as much as the tour. :)
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"Perfect little boat"...I wish I lived in the world where a 34-35' boat was "little".
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I thought the same thing when she said that
It is little a 58 foot is big!
Don’t forget, it’s “cute” too.
I’d say She’s a handful
Love your videos! They are informative and well done. I like how you two are fun, funny, work together and give details without rambling on and on.
Great video, guys. Thanks. This boat is probably priced at $150k now with the new post covid demand for boats.
Just what I need. A "starter" yacht.
An oxymoron if I ever heard one.😂
Cheaper than a "starter" wife.
Anyone else watching cause she's equally as hot as the boat? Smokin!
I'd beat!
Looks like a Karen, I'll pass.
She’s Nauti.
@@dowskivisionmagicaloracle8593 She is not at all. Ive known her for years. She is super cool
Must be cold out😎❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥
Great boat tour and great outfit Victoria!
Thanks so much!
Bayliner boats were built in my home town for many years. Hatteras yahts are built here in new Bern n.c as well. Bayliner boats are a decent price for a decent boat. Hatteras yahts, Michael Jordan, dale Earnhardt, all time greats by these boats. Saudi princes. Proud of our little town! We have a great boating community, very close too some of the better boating destinations in the u.s.
Nice boat for 19 years old.
Perfect starter!
Thanks you 2.
You're so cute!
The interior on that boat is considerably larger than my first apartment, and that wasn't in Manhattan.
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I can beat that. When I was first married I rented a house that was smaller.
The Bronx then ????
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Definitely looking good today rocking that outfit love the t shirt pointers. And boat looks great to
Beautiful...all the right stuff in all the right places😋Oh...the Bayliner is nice too.
Again great job guys. You are awesome. I don't even own a boat but i love to watch you.
My first visit, thanx to utoob. I'm certainly "post-boat" rather than between, being both (a) old and retired and (b) landlocked near Hotlanta. Growing up in the Northwest on commercial fishing boats, I have never had interest in man made mud puddles. I also developed a VERY strong dislike for the build quality of Bayliners, and while of course you didn't get under the fiberglass, I was dumbfounded both at how ridiculously clean this 22 year old boat was but how nicely thought out. The only dealbreaker for me would have been the ridiculously narrow gunwales. If I need to get to the bow to handle the anchor I sure don't need to shuffle. Having grown up without, especially with tide and crosswind, always thought a bowthruster would be useful. Biggest I poloted was 65', and sure woulda loved it then. BUT - with twin screws, what on earth do yo do with a stern thruster? Interesting. I guess it's a testament to Bayliner's build quality that this boat is still floating, and it sure is way more than enough for a single or a couple to live on.