# 2004 Bayliner 285 Sports Cruiser with 6.2L MerCruiser V8 - $54,990

**By My Store Admin** · 2026-05-06

This **2004 Bayliner 285 Sports Cruiser** offers a spacious and comfortable layout for family boating, entertaining and extended stays on the water.

Powered by a **6.2-litre MerCruiser V8 petrol engine**, the boat delivers the performance expected from a well-appointed sports cruiser. The engine was serviced in **July 2025**, and the vessel is currently situated at **Wallaroo Marina**, prepared for inspection and available for a sea trial for serious enquiries.

The covered cockpit provides a protected helm position, passenger seating and a generous entertaining area. Navigation equipment includes a **Garmin GPS**, while Bennett trim tabs assist with adjusting the boat’s running attitude under changing loads and water conditions.

Below deck, the Bayliner 285 provides comfortable accommodation with a large forward berth and a separate second sleeping area with a double bed. The spacious dining area creates a practical place to relax or enjoy meals and can also add flexibility to the cabin layout.

The well-equipped galley includes a refrigerator, microwave, electric stove, stainless-steel sink and hot-water system. Entertainment equipment includes a television and onboard sound system.

A private bathroom contains a toilet and shower, with an additional shower located on the rear deck. The large rear boarding platform, stainless-steel barbecue and generous cockpit make this boat particularly well suited to social cruising and weekends away.

Additional equipment includes a Muir electric anchor winch, spotlight and Bennett trim tabs.

## Key Features

-   2004 Bayliner 285 Sports Cruiser
-   6.2L MerCruiser V8 petrol engine
-   Engine serviced July 2025
-   Garmin GPS
-   Muir electric anchor winch
-   Bennett trim tabs
-   Spotlight
-   Large rear boarding platform
-   Camper-style cockpit enclosure
-   Spacious cockpit seating
-   Forward double berth
-   Separate second sleeping area with double bed
-   Spacious dining and lounge area
-   Television and sound system
-   Refrigerator
-   Microwave
-   Electric stove
-   Stainless-steel sink
-   Hot-water system
-   Private toilet and shower
-   Additional rear deck shower
-   Stainless-steel barbecue
-   Suitable for family cruising and overnight stays

## Location and Inspection

The boat is currently located at **Wallaroo Marina** and is prepared for inspection.

For serious enquiries, the vessel is **sea-trial ready by arrangement**.

Listed through:

**Sawley’s Auto and Marine**  
33 Kennett Street, Kadina  
**Phone: 0412 532 984**

## Important Sale Information

**The trailer shown is not included in the sale.**

A suitable **AirBerth is also available separately for $10,000**.

Prospective buyers should inspect the vessel and confirm engine hours, service records, registration, equipment operation and individual inclusions before purchase.

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/blogs/boat-sales/2004-bayliner-285-54-990)