BERTH AVAILABLE AT WINDERMERE MARINA VILLAGE (subject to approval). A spacious, family‑friendly sports cruiser with recent upgrades and a brand‑new canopy This Bayliner 285 presents an excellent opportunity to acquire one of the lake’s most popular mid‑size cruisers — offering generous accommodation, a sociable cockpit layout, and the performance of the MerCruiser MAG MPI 350 V8. Recently serviced (February ’25) and fitted with new batteries plus a brand‑new cockpit canopy in 2025, she’s been priced attractively to reflect a handful of age‑related maintenance items highlighted in a recent survey. For a buyer looking for a well‑specified 285 with strong fundamentals, she represents superb value. Highlights: - MerCruiser MAG MPI 350 V8 - Bravo III duo‑prop sterndrive - Brand‑new cockpit canopy (2025) - New batteries (2025) - Recent engine service (Feb ’25) - Spacious cockpit with flexible seating - Forward double berth + aft cabin - Galley with fridge, microwave and hob - Shore power, battery charger, hot water system Interior: The 285’s open‑plan saloon offers excellent space for a boat of this size. Upholstery and woodwork remain in fair, serviceable condition, with a forward double berth, convertible dinette, enclosed heads compartment and a separate aft cabin beneath the cockpit sole. There are some historic signs of water ingress and staining — typical for a boat of this age — but the interior was dry at the time of a survey July 2026 and presents well overall. Cockpit: A sociable and well‑designed cockpit with helm to starboard, wrap‑around seating, removable table and easy access to the bathing platform. The new canopy transforms the space and is a major upgrade for year‑round use. Mechanical: The MerCruiser MAG MPI 350 V8 started cleanly and ran well on lake trial. Oil pressure, temperature and general running were all reported as satisfactory. A routine service would be sensible as part of ongoing maintenance. Overall: A structurally sound, well‑powered Bayliner 285 with recent upgrades and a brand‑new canopy — offered at a reduced price to reflect normal age‑related maintenance. A great opportunity for a buyer wanting space, performance and value, with the option to personalise and improve the boat to their own standard.