For Sale: 1998 Bayliner 285 fitted with 2016 Mercruiser Magnum 350, lying Brighton Marina.
An excellent opportunity to acquire a well-presented Bayliner 285, offering a spacious and versatile cruiser ideal for weekends away, entertaining, or family cruising.
This example has benefitted from recent investment, with an engine service, full Bravo III drive service, and fresh hull antifoul completed in January 2026, ensuring she is fully prepared for the season ahead and ready for immediate handover to her next owner. In addition, a new hydraulic steering system was fitted in 2025, further enhancing handling and reliability.
The Bayliner 285 is renowned for her clever use of space, providing comfortable accommodation for up to six. Below decks, she offers a practical and well-equipped galley, whilst the cockpit features versatile seating arrangements including a sun lounger and retractable transom seat, making her equally suited to relaxing at anchor or socialising underway.
Powered by a MerCruiser 350 Magnum petrol engine, reportedly new in 2016, she delivers strong performance and dependable cruising, representing excellent value in her class.
📍 Berth available in Brighton Marina — step aboard and start enjoying your boating lifestyle immediately.
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Specifications
General | |
|---|---|
| Builder | Bayliner |
| Year | 1998 |
| Length | 28' 9" |
| Engine | Mercruiser 350 Magnum |
| Hull | Fibreglass/GRP |
| Cruising Speed | 29 knots |
| Max Speed | 40 knots |
| Price | ÂŁ29,950 |
| Location | Brighton Marina |
Full
- Dimensions
- Length: 28' 9"
- Beam: 9' 8"
- Draft: 3' 1"
- Bridge Clearance: 9' 1"
- Dry Weight: 3285 kg
- Engines
- Brand: Mercruiser
- Total Power: 300
- Model: 350 Magnum
- Type: Single
- Drive Type: Bravo III Sterndrive
- Engine Age: 2016
- Tanks
- Fresh Water: 125 litres
- Fuel: 386 litres
- Holding: 75 litres
- Accommodation
- Number of Single Berths:
- Number of Double Berths: 3
- Number of Cabins: 2
- Number of Heads: 1
Features
- 6 Berths in 2 cabins
- 350 Magnum engine understood to have been new in 2016
- Engine serviced January 2026
- Bravo III serviced January 2026
- Hull antifouled January 2026
- Internal valet February 2026
- New hydraulic steering system 2025
- Potential for reinstating LPG system, tanks are still fitted but not connected
- Trim tabs
- Shower
- Sea toilet with holding tank
- 240v Shorepower
- Battery charger
- Trim tabs
- GRP arch
- Stereo radio/CD player
- Full canopy
- Tonneau cover
- Auto fire system to engine compartment
- Fire extinguishers
- Bilge pump
- Bilge blower
- Anchor, warps & fenders
- Cockpit table
- Bathing platform with swim ladder
- Transom door
- Transom shower
- Cockpit courtesy lights
- Walk-thru windscreen
- Fender baskets
- Berth available at Brighton Marina
- Origo alcohol stove
- Microwave
- Multi volt fridge
- Hot & cold pressurised water system
- Plenty of storage















