Bayliner 3288 Motoryacht

Victorie is a 1989 Bayliner Motoryacht 3288 thats spent her whole life on Lake Erie. For me her purchase and acquisition was a dream come true. Shes been a wonderful great lakes boat and our second home. While I hate to get rid of her, with a new baby, she simply does not fit into our lifestyle anymore. Victorie has never seen salt water. The boat was sold new to her original owner, an engineer, who docked her in Mentor, Ohio. All paperwork and maintenance records from when the boat was new to now, come with the boat. There is a log book for certain periods of the boats ownership for the first year I owned the boat. I am the second owner of Victorie and I purchased her in April, 2009 from Cawtawba Moorings Yacht Brokerage where she was taken in on trade by the original owner who downsized to a new boat. She was initially listed for sale in fall 2008 at over $40,000.00. After two price drops I was able to purchase the boat at $27,500.00 back in 09.

This is a no reserve auction and this vessel will sell to the highest bidder. Please remember, you are bidding on a nearly 36 foot long, 13,000 pound motor vessel located in Port Clinton, Ohio. Towing Victorie any distance whatsoever would essentially mean you have access to a semi-tractor trailer and some oversized load permits. She certainly could be shipped professionally, however, you would want to look into the cost prior to bidding. Shipping would require removal of the boats radar dome, radar arch, canvas tubing structure and windscreen prior to shipping. Just so you know

Victorie is located at Bass Haven Marinas storage yard on Catawba Island, Ottawa County, Ohio. The purchaser will take possession of the vessel upon transfer of clear title at that location. I own the boat outright and shes paid off so youll get title free and clear. Winter storage on Victorie is paid for this winter. The new owner will be responsible for obtaining dockage at Bass Haven or removing the vessel from Bass Haven Marina by May 1, 2016. In other words, you are purchasing a vessel as-is and where-is with paid winter storage up to May 1, 2016.

RECENT USAGE AND STORAGE:

The boat was last in the water in November 2013. The boat and all of her systems were professionally winterized at that time. The batteries were placed in storage and fuel stabilizer was added to the fuel tanks. The boat was shrink wrapped from November 2013 through the fall of 2014 when I unwrapped the boat to do cleaning and maintenance. She remains unwrapped. She has been stored outside with her canvas cockpit cover, windshield covers, and flybridge cover in place for the last year.

HULL, DECK, SUPERSTRUCTURE:

Victories hull is in very good condition. A 2008 survey of the vessel commissioned by the yacht broker revealed no moisture in the deck, transom, hull or main superstructure, including the flybridge floor/cabin top roof. The gelcoat is in good condition, isnt chalky, and shines up beautifully when waxed and buffed out. She is presently very dirty, but despite her present appearance, the hull, deck and superstructure shine up nicely. The Bayliner logos and decorative vinyl striping on the boat are original. Some of the lettering and striping is beginning to show its age. The stainless steel life rails are in good condition with the exception of a small dent in the top life rail on the port side, roughly amidship. It was that way when I bought the boat.

The deck is in good shape and solid. There are no soft spots on the main deck or around through hull fittings. There are two plexiglass port lights, one over the galley area and one over the head. Both are yellowed and crazed and will need replaced. The foredeck hatch, although original to the boat, is sound, does not leak, and functions property. There is a functioning power windlass with a foot switch, a Danforth anchor and a substantial amount of anchor line, all properly sized for the boat. The portlights throughbout the boat open and don't leak, although one or two have cracks. The anchor line is dirty but in serviceable condition.

The survey back in 2008 did indicate the presence of moisture in both the bow pulpit and swim platform, however to this date neither the swim platform or the bow pulpit have delaminated, nor do either show any outward signs of deterioration as a result of moisture intrusion. The swim platform adequately supports two or three people standing around on it and the bow pulpit was routinely used for anchoring with no signs of stress or deterioration since Ive owned the boat. I was told by the surveyor not to worry about it and it hasnt been a problem, but thats up to the new owner to decide. The swim platform is equipped with stainless steel davit hardware for a stern mounted dinghy. While I dont have a dinghy that goes with the boat, all the hardware is there to mount one. Finally, there is a hinged retractable stainless swim ladder on the platform.

Meanwhile, what the survey did not reveal, but that I would have been worried about (and you should worry about too) is the radar arch. Just like every other Bayliner Motoryacht of Victories age, the radar arch is fiberglass, reinforced by wood stingers and supporting structures that rot. The stringers and wood support structures in Victories radar arch are rotting. Fixing it the right way requires removing the radar arch, removing the old wood, replacing it with new, and glassing in the new wood. Then you need to reinstall the arch and of course put everything back on it (radar dome and antennas). I know some owners have tackled this job on their own, but this job isnt for everybody. Presently, the radar arch is not in danger of falling off or showing any signs of sagging. The radar arch has remained sound with the boat being rocked by ten foot seas. I discovered that it is rotted when I recovered the archs interior decorative panels and installed new speakers and lighting in the arch panels. This issue was not revealed in the 2008 survey but was clearly present. If I had been able to keep this boat, I was planning to do the repair, however, like many Bayliner Motoryachts of this era, these boats continue to operate with arches in condition as bad or worse than Victories. But the new owner needs to know that you are on borrowed time with the radar arch. You might get a few more years out of it, but at some point, that Radar Arch will need to be repaired. I would encourage potential bidders not familiar with Bayliner Motoryachts to research this issue and potential solutions on the Bayliner Owners Group Motoryacht Forum.

The cockpit area is in pretty good shape. Like the rest of the boat, it needs thoroughly cleaned, but cleans up nicely. There is some gelcoat crazing around the corners of the engine hatches and areas of the cockpit deck near the cabin entry door, however the deck and engine hatches are structurally sound and make a good appearance. The cockpit deck is fitted with snaps for carpeting. The carpet is dirty but would probably clean up well. The teak cockpit coaming is just now showing signs of the need for attention. The cockpit teak at the cabin bulkhead and flybridge steps all needs attention, but all appears to be serviceable if cleaned and oiled or refinished. The cockpit is equipped with rod holders and davit hardware for swim platform mounted dinghy. The stern cleats, both located in the cockpit are in good condition. Two West Marine, white vinyl boat chairs come with the boat. One is in great shape while one has a slit in the vinyl, which could be repaired. There is a teak, foldig cocktail table for the cockpit area. Its slightly weathered but looks ok. There is a cockpit dome light located in the flybridge roof overhang. The light has never worked since Ive owned the boat.

The flybridge is in decent shape for the boats age. There is a soft spot that I began to notice last year on the starboard side of the flybridge deck where the starboard lounge chair mounts to the floor. Bayliner used wood screws to mount the lounge structure to the deck and moisture apparently infiltrated the screw holes. The soft area is roughly one foot by one foot. This is another common problem area for Motoryachts. The stainless steel bimini and side curtain hardware is in good condition. One or more of the bimini hardware mounts may need to be rebedded, but the structure is sound. The bimin top will need replaced and the side panels, while in good shape, need the eisenglass reattached at spots. The cockpit cover is serviceable but will need replaced. The window covers and other canvas on the boat are ok, but it will all need serviced and replaced soon.

The bottom is in good condition with no leaks, or through hull issues whatsoever. The impellers were all functioning and recently replaced as of 2013. The bottom paint might get you one more season. The zinc sacrificial annodes have plenty of life left, the props and rudders are in excellent condition, and the trim tabs are in good shape.

ENGINES, TRANSMISSIONS AND MECHANICALS:

The boat is equipped with twin U. S. Marine 225 horsepower, V-8 engines. Both engines have just under a thousand hours (one is in the 970s, the other is in the 980s, I think) and both engines run well. Victorie cruises at about 17-18 MPH with the engines set at 2900 RPM. Youll get just over twenty miles an hour if you are around 3200 RPM but youll also open up all four barrels of those carburetors. I typically ran her at 2900 RPM. The engines always started easily and idled well. The starboard side remote oil filer adapter has developed a small drip at the remote oil filter gasket. This is not a difficult gasket to replace but it is difficult to access. Otherwise the engines do not leak or burn oil, at least throughout my ownership history.

The engines are cooled by a heat exchanger system. Raw water enters the heat exchanger system which contains antifreeze just like a closed system on an automobile. The system has presented no problems while Ive owned the boat and is in good condition.

The steering gear and hydraulic steering systems all function. I rebuilt the hydraulic pump on the upper helm in 2013, so the system has received recent attention and should be functioning beautifully. The boat has four trim tabs, all of which function well and are in good condition.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS:

The boat is equipped with a 12VDC system powered by a starting battery and two deep cycle batteries on the house side. The batteries went into storage in 2013 and their condition is unknown. Both engines are equipped with alternators. One charges the house side, one charges the starting side. Both alternators worked great while I owned the boat. There is a hardwired battery charger that is original to the boat which is inoperative. There is a portable charger on board that comes with the boat that worked well. I used it to keep the deep cycles charged while docked. Lighting fixtures throughout the boat are DC powered and all work with the exception of the cockpit dome light. All DC wiring and DC switch panels throughout the boat are in good condition.

The boat is also equipped with a 60 AMP, 120VAC power system. The AC power system throughout the boat is in good condition and the system has always functioned well. There are two 50 foot shore power cables that come with the boat. The cables are in excellent condition. There is a third 50 foot backup cable that also comes with the boat. It is old and dirty but worked.

The boat is equipped with a 16,000 BTU central air conditioner and heat pump. The unit works, however the raw water intake pump for the air conditioner failed the last season I had the boat in the water. I temporarily installed a marine utility pump to supply raw water to the system because of course the air conditioning failed on a sweltering hot day. The temporary fix works, but should be replaced with a proper AC powered air conditioning raw water pump.

The boat is equipped with a 6 gallon hot water tank. While it is original to the boat, it has always functioned well for me.

CABIN:

The cabin is equipped with a lower helm that functions just fine. The L shaped berth could use reupholstered as it is worn, but the cabin is on overall good shape. There are two stereo systems. One for the cabin and one for the cockpit and flybridge. The exterior unit has a permanent wired remote control mounted on the flybridge to control external sound.

The boat is equipped with a full head and shower. Everything worked for me. The head is mechanical and was installed in 2013. The shower sump was working when we last used the boat.

The galley is well equipped with the original refrigerator that works well on both AC and DC power. The gas stove and range works on propane. The system was actively used and works. Some attention was given to the galley plumbing in 2013 and so it should be in good shape.

There are two staterooms, the master is in the back with a sink and vanity. Everything works down there, including the electric heater. The V-berth stateroom is forward and in good shape.

ELECTRONICS:

The boat is equipped with an RL70C color radar display and 24 mile radome. The radar works well. For navigation, there is a 2006 Garmin 10 inch, color chart plotter and sonar. It works well too. The mounts for both units are on the upper helm. The upper helm is also equipped with digital tachometers that work well. There are digital sailboat style compasses located on both the upper and lower helm.

SUMMARY/GENERAL CONDITION:

This boat is in average condition for her age. With a couple of weekends of cleanup and getting her ready, I see no reason why this boat could not be completely serviceable for this coming season. I have used this boat throughout Lake Erie and she was a regular on the islands. In 2012, we spent 44 nights on the boat, usually at Put-in-Bay. Shes been all the way from the Eastern basin to the Maumee River. I have had the boat in 10 footers and sustained 35 MPH winds gusting to 50. Wouldnt recommend it, but this boat will handle Lake Erie weather (shes tender on a beam sea though because of the hull shape). You are bidding on a twin engine boat with reasonably low time engines that are in good running condition. There is an oil drip from the remote oil filter adapter to starboard. With the exception of the original battery charger and the raw water pump on the airconditioner, all of the boat systems were working when I put her to bed two years ago. The radar arch needs new stringers and there is a small softspot on the floor of the flybridge where the lounge seat mounted to the flybridge deck. And the boat desperately needs cleaned. With that said, this is a 27 year old boat, nd while I have been blatantly honest about this vessel, shes been on the hard for two years, so she is sold as-is and where-is with no guarantees. This is an absolute no-reserve auction. This boat will sell to the highest bidder.

1989 Bayliner 3288 Motoryacht:

Twin U. S. Marine 225 H.P. V-8 gas engines, just over 950 hours apiece

Twin cabin layout:

Aft owners stateroom with king sized berth, sink and vanity

Forward V-berth cabin

Head with marine toilet, sink and shower area

Hydraulic Trim Tabs

2006 Raytheon Pathfinder RL70C, 24 mile, color radar

2006 Garmin 2006C Color Chartplotter and Sonar

Flybridge with seating for seven

Dual helm stations

Digital tachometers at flybridge helm

Digital compasses at both helms

Two VHF radio/hailers and antennas, one for each helm

Cabin heater

16,000 BTU Central Air Conditioner/Heat Pump

60 AMP, 120VAC Shore power with two 50 foot power cables

Cockpit Cover

Bimini Top

Canvas flybridge full enclosure

Flybridge Cover

Window Covers

Propane system and tank

Three burner propane cooktop and oven

AC/DC powered refrigerator/freezer

Miscellaneous items on board included with sale:

Relatively new bedding, comforters, pillows

Coffee maker

Electric griddle

Subwoofer and amplifier

Flashlights

Ships bell

Two stainless steel props

Tool box and tools

Pots, pans, plasticware, silverware, cups, plates

Portable batter charger

Miscellaneous electrical connectors, parts, impellers, etc

First aid kits

Safety equipment

Fenders

Dock lines

Anchor and anchor line