Bayliner 3988 Command Bridge Motoryacht

1999 Bayliner 3988 “Current Affair” – Twin Cummins Diesel Command Bridge Motor YachtVessel Overview

A beautifully equipped and well-maintained 1999 Bayliner 3988 Command Bridge Motor Yacht — a proven Pacific Northwest favorite combining reliable twin-diesel performance, excellent visibility from dual helms, and a spacious, comfortable layout ideal for cruising or liveaboard life.  Moored in Portland, Oregon and ready for her next owner.

Specifications

• Make / Model: Bayliner 3988 Command Bridge Motor Yacht

• Year: 1999 (Model Year 1999, Built 1998)

• Length Overall: 39′ 0″

• Beam: 13′ 9″

• Draft: 4′ 0″

• Hull Material: Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP)

• Displacement: Approx. 24,000 lbs

Power & Performance

• Engines: Twin Cummins 6BTA 5.9-M Diesel Inboards

• Horsepower: 270 HP each (540 HP total)

• Engine Hours: ≈ 1,537 each

• Transmissions: ZF Hurth Marine HSW 630 Series

• Fuel Capacity: 296 gallons (2 × 148 gal aluminum tanks)

• Water Capacity: 100 gallons (plastic tank)

• Hot Water: Atwood EHM11 10.5 gal tank

• Steering: Hynautic Hydraulic

• Controls: Teleflex Dual Station

• Generator: Westerbeke 8.0 / 6.0 BTD (110 VAC output)

Electrical & Energy Systems

• Battery Bank: (1) 8D Start Battery + (6) 6V Golf Cart Batteries for House Bank

• Battery Charger: Upgraded 80-Amp Smart Charger 

• Solar Array: 400 W Solar Panels with 40-Amp MPPT Controller

• Shore Power: 30 Amp 110 VAC Service

• Lighting: 12 VDC and 110 VAC throughout

• Switchboards: Main Cabin Panels for DC and AC Systems

Interior & Accommodations

• Cabins: Master V-berth forward + Guest Cabin to port

• Berths: Sleeps 4–6 comfortably

• Heads: (2) Enclosed Heads with Vacuflush Toilets

• Showers: (2) — Guest Head plus Master with Separate Tub/Shower

• Salon: Bright, open layout with wrap-around windows and comfortable seating

• Galley: Starboard side main cabin; Princess 3-burner electric stove with oven, solid-surface countertops, stainless sink, ample storage

• Heating: Silvel Diesel Furnace + King Electric Heaters (Main, Guest, Master) + Reddot Heater (Forward Cabin)

• Interior Finish: Varnished woods and upholstery in warm tones

Helm & Navigation Electronics

• Dual Helm Stations: Lower Helm and Upper Command Bridge

• Radar: Furuno 175 Mark II

• GPS / Chartplotters: Garmin GPSMAP 4208 (Flybridge) and Garmin GPSMAP 740S (Lower Helm)

• VHF Radios: Standard Horizon Matrix (Flybridge) and Standard Horizon Nova+ (Lower Helm)

• Depth Sounder: Standard Horizon LCD (Flybridge)

• Compass: Danforth Constellation (5″ Cards Both Helms)

• Horn: Dual Tone Electric

Deck & Exterior

• Construction: Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic Hull with Wood-Cored Superstructure

• Command Bridge: Hard Top with Full Canvas Enclosure

• Bow and Side Deck Rails: Welded Stainless Steel

• Anchor: Bruce 20 kg with All-Chain Rode

• Cockpit: Spacious Aft Cockpit with Integrated Swim Platform and Boarding Ladder

• Walk-Around Side Decks: Secure Handrails for Easy Foredeck Access

Safety & Bilge

• Bilge Pumps: (6) Johnson Model 4715 1000 GPH Automatic Pumps (fore to aft + shower sump)

• Thru-Hulls / Valves: Bronze with Ball Valves

• MOB / Safety Gear: Type IV Ring Buoy and ACR EPIRB onboard

Highlights

• Twin Cummins 6BTA diesels — efficient and proven powerplants

• Upgraded electrical system with 80-amp smart charger and 400 W solar array

• Large two-stateroom / two-head layout with private master ensuite

• Westerbeke generator for off-grid power

• Diesel and electric heat for year-round comfort

• Command bridge visibility and comfortable salon layout ideal for cruising the Pacific Northwest

Summary

The Bayliner 3988 Command Bridge remains one of the most versatile and efficient diesel motor yachts in her class. Current Affair blends Bayliner’s hallmark interior comfort with practical upgrades for modern, energy-independent cruising.  With dual helms, robust electrical capacity, solar integration, and reliable Cummins diesels, she’s equally suited for coastal cruising, extended getaways, or comfortable liveaboard life.