11/06/2026
1998 Bayliner
4788 Pilothouse Motoryacht
Terry Myers
850 712-5459
The Bayliner 4788 Pilothouse Motor Yacht remains one of the most in demand models her size on the market. In production from 1994-2002. Meridian Yachts purchased the rights, rebranded the same layout calling her the 490 Pilothouse from 2003-2008.
The "home run" design of the 4788/490 is her short distance from the Pilothouse station to the Flybridge station through bi-level hatch, measured as less than10 steps. Port & starboard pilot doors leading to the bow and access stairs de-boarding the aft bridge deck to the transom cockpit. Maneuvering your way around this 54' vessel is very easy. Lower Pilothouse station looks more like an aircraft cockpit with everything in reach. "L" shaped settee w/table behind the helm means everyone can enjoy the wide view along with the skipper while underway. Storage is also available under the seating. The flybridge helm is equally as comfortable with lounger seat, "L" shaped settee, access to the wet bar & refrigerator. Radar Arch, Bimini Top and storage is available under seating as well.
Dinghy Tender Rack w/Crane means you can drop your auxiliary craft in the water soon as you anchor. Securing straps and dinghy full weather cover for storage. Dock box storage in front of dinghy. Flybridge upholstery also has full sun covers for helm, captains chair, lounger seats, settee seating.
Accommodations
Cockpit entry into the main salon through sliding glass door with large wrap around settee, dinette table w/folding leafs. The salon is very spacious with large windows all the way around providing excellent visibility. Galley up model to the port side keeping everyone on the same level with corian counter tops, double sinks, stove/oven, refrigerator/freezer, microwave oven, coffee maker, trash compactor and storage above & below. To starboard we have wet bar area with corian counter top, ice maker, sink & storage above & below. 4 steps up into the pilot house has wrap around helm station dash with everything in reach, pilot widows with great visibility, port & starboard pilot doors & "L" shaped settee with small table. Pilot house is not just a driving station for the skipper but a great area to entertain while underway. 3 steps down from the salon into the companionway leading forward has private guest head to starboard with electric vacu-flush head, sink vanity w/storage below, mirror/medicine cabinet & separate shower stall with bi-fold glass door. Private Guest Stateroom to port side has double bed w/drawers under, hanging clothes locker, night stand w/drawers, 110 volt outlet and side opening port windows. Moving forward has storage locker & wall mounted Central Vac system.The private forward stateroom has queen centerline bed, storage drawers under, hanging clothes lockers on both sides, 2 single bunk beds (top bunk can drop down creating a settee) with mirrored hanging clothes locker. Ensuite private head w/vanity, sink, electric vacu-flush head,tub enclosure w/glass door.(3) Marine AC/Heat units blowing in all salon, pilot house and cabin spaces. King Air Heat system can be used in winter in place of running marine heat units if so desired. Salon windows slide open (just tinted April 2025). Salon & Pilot House Courtesy Rope Lighting (2024). 11 Side opening port windows & 2 topside opening hatch's for those days you don't need AC or heat.
