subject: The Bayliner 285 Cruiser [print this page] The 285 is one of two Bayliner Cruisers that has a base price under $100,000. Like all Bayliner products this one has lots of extras that increase the price and the fun and comfort of the boat.
The 28 foot 285 gives people a lot of boat for just $83,304. The standard package has a 102 gallon fuel tank and a 33 gallon water tank. It also buys a lot of great standard features for the big boat including a transom shower, a transom platform with a retractable ladder and handrail, and a transferable five year warranty.
The roomy cockpit comes standard with dual loungers that convert to a sun lounger, foldaway aft bench, helm bucket seating, a removable table and two weatherproof speakers for the stereo. The helm comes with a great package of standard electronics including a digital depth indicator, electric and hydraulic trim tab controls, and a full package of instrumentation. A twelve volt outlet makes it possible to hook up extra gadgets in the helm. If that wasn't enough the 285 Cruiser is real easy to pilot because it comes standard with rack and pinion steering, and tilt steering.
One of the best features is the galley which comes standard with an alcohol/electric dual burner stove, a dual voltage refrigerator and a stainless steel sink with a faucet. A neat added feature in the galley is an AM/FM stereo and CD Player that's satellite ready and MP3 compatible.
The head is also pretty nice for a boat of this price. It comes standard with a port light, a sink and a shower. A six gallon water heater ensures that there will be plenty of hot water for the two showers. The marine head has a holding tank and manual flush.
Like most Bayliners the 285 Cruiser comes standard with a Mercury MerCruiser engine. In this case the 350 MAG MPI MerCruiser Bravo III with 300 horsepower. Only other engine option is offered with the 285 Cruiser the same engine with 300 horsepower and SeaCore Fresh Water Cooling. Sadly, Bayliner doesn't offer additional horse power or engine options with this model.
Despite the lack of engine options some other great options are available with this boat including:
A $1,529 Northstar electronics package that includes a Char Plotter/GPS and 710 VHF Marine radio.
A 110V/60Hz air conditioning and heating system for $4.779.
Sirius Satellite Radio for $286
A fire suppression system for $636.
A 3 KW generator for $9,300
Preferred equipment package that includes some nicer furnishings, a stereo, a black or blue hull gel stripe and extra pillows for $4.271.
