Why Everyone Still Loves the 4788 Bayliner Pilothouse

If you've spent any time browsing the used motor yacht market, you've almost certainly seen a 4788 bayliner pilothouse pop up in your search results and wondered if it's actually as good as the cult following suggests. It's one of those boats that seems to have a permanent spot in every marina from the Pacific Northwest down to Florida, and for good reason. While some people might get a bit snobby about the Bayliner name, the 4788 is widely considered the "flagship" that changed the way a lot of boaters view the brand. It's a boat that offers an incredible amount of volume for its length, and honestly, it's hard to find anything else in its price bracket that checks quite as many boxes. ...

March 1, 2026 · 7 min · Hauser Maura