1985 Bayliner 3870
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LOCATION: Sidney, British Columbia
Introducing "Sea Glass" — A Beautifully Upgraded 1985 Bayliner 3870 Ready for PNW Adventures!
Key Features at a Glance:
- Two spacious staterooms, each with a queen berth and abundant storage
- Two heads with a separate stall shower and tub
- Salon with 360° panoramic views and rich dark wood interior
- Two Hardtops — Stern and upper helm, both fully enclosed with canvas
- High-End Electronics — Axiom 12 GPS Plotter, Radar, AIS, Autopilot, two VHF radios with DSC
- Newer stuffing boxes for worry-free mechanical performance
- Solid craftsmanship with fine joinery and timeless quality
- Roomy cockpit seating area — perfect for relaxing at anchor or underway
- High-flaring bow and broad aft sections for smooth, stable cruising in all conditions
Looking for an affordable, upgraded yacht to launch your cruising lifestyle? "Sea Glass" should be at the top of your list! This beautifully maintained Bayliner 3870 offers the perfect platform for exploring the stunning waters of the Pacific Northwest — from the San Juans to Desolation Sound and beyond.
Step aboard and you'll immediately notice the quality feel: solid teak woodwork, bright, airy spaces, and thoughtful layout designed for both extended trips and weekend escapes. The master stateroom forward features a queen-sized bed, private head, and separate shower access. Your guests will be equally comfortable in the VIP stateroom, complete with queen berth, hall access to the second head, and a full shower and tub — a rare luxury at this size.
The elevated salon invites you to relax with panoramic windows that flood the space with natural light, offering stunning views while underway or at anchor. Enjoy easy flow to the roomy cockpit, ideal for fishing, lounging, or entertaining. And when it’s time to navigate, the large command bridge offers commanding views for safe and easy handling.
Built for real-world conditions, "Sea Glass" features a hull design that slices neatly through chop, minimizes spray, and offers smooth cruising across a variety of sea conditions — exactly what you want when exploring the rugged beauty of the PNW coastline.
Motivated owners have priced "Sea Glass" well below cost for a quick sale. Rare assumable moorage in Sidney available upon approval— a huge bonus in today's market!
| Type: | Powerboat |
|---|---|
| Year: | 1985 |
| Make: | Bayliner |
| Model: | 3870 |
| Length: | 38 |
| Status: | For Sale |
| Price: | $74,995 CAD |
| Location: | Sidney, British Columbia |
| Date Posted: | 2025-04-29 |
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Preliminary Listing - More photos to come!
Introducing "Sea Glass" — A Beautifully Upgraded 1985 Bayliner 3870 Ready for PNW Adventures!
Key Features at a Glance:
- Two spacious staterooms, each with a queen berth and abundant storage
- Two heads with a separate stall shower and tub
- Salon with 360° panoramic views and rich dark wood interior
- Two Hardtops — Stern and upper helm, both fully enclosed with canvas
- High-End Electronics — Axiom 12 GPS Plotter, Radar, AIS, Autopilot, two VHF radios with DSC
- Newer stuffing boxes for worry-free mechanical performance
- Solid craftsmanship with fine joinery and timeless quality
- Roomy cockpit seating area — perfect for relaxing at anchor or underway
- High-flaring bow and broad aft sections for smooth, stable cruising in all conditions
Looking for an affordable, upgraded yacht to launch your cruising lifestyle? "Sea Glass" should be at the top of your list! This beautifully maintained Bayliner 3870 offers the perfect platform for exploring the stunning waters of the Pacific Northwest — from the San Juans to Desolation Sound and beyond.
Step aboard and you'll immediately notice the quality feel: solid teak woodwork, bright, airy spaces, and thoughtful layout designed for both extended trips and weekend escapes. The master stateroom forward features a queen-sized bed, private head, and separate shower access. Your guests will be equally comfortable in the VIP stateroom, complete with queen berth, hall access to the second head, and a full shower and tub — a rare luxury at this size.
The elevated salon invites you to relax with panoramic windows that flood the space with natural light, offering stunning views while underway or at anchor. Enjoy easy flow to the roomy cockpit, ideal for fishing, lounging, or entertaining. And when it’s time to navigate, the large command bridge offers commanding views for safe and easy handling.
Built for real-world conditions, "Sea Glass" features a hull design that slices neatly through chop, minimizes spray, and offers smooth cruising across a variety of sea conditions — exactly what you want when exploring the rugged beauty of the PNW coastline.
Motivated owners have priced "Sea Glass" well below cost for a quick sale. Rare assumable moorage in Sidney available upon approval— a huge bonus in today's market!
Dimensions
Length Overall: 38' 2"
Beam: 13 ft 5 in
Minimum Draft: 3 ft 2 in
Displacement: 17500 lb
Tankage
Fuel: (304 gal)
Fresh Water: (70 gal)
Holding: (36 gal)
Hot Water: (11 gal)
Speed
Cruising Speed: 9 knots
Max Speed: 14 knots
Engines
Mitsubishi/Chrysler CM655 Diesel engine (Engine 1)
Engine Type: Inboard
Fuel Type: Diesel
Diesel Hours: 3050
Power: 130 hp
Drive Type: Direct Drive
Mitsubishi/Chrysler CM655 (Engine 2)
Engine Type: Inboard
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hours: 3040
Power: 130 hp
Drive Type: Direct Drive
(Walk-in Engine Room)
Generator: WESTERBECKE
Model: WMD8.0-6
Horsepower: 8 KW
Hours: 948
Engine Beds: Steel frame
Engine Mounts: Flexible
Cooling Type: Fresh Water
Electronics
Modern Raymarine electronics
Raymarine Axiom touchscreen chartplotter/MFD
Raymarine colour radar
Raymarine colour fishfinder/sounder
Raymarine VHF with DSC with remote
AIS Transmitter/receiver
COMNAV Autopilot with remote
Furuno GP32 GPS
Uniden UM325 VHF with DSC
Standard Horizon VHF
Hummingbird 197C fishfinder at the lower helm
Lower helm has tablet connect to chartplotter by Wifi.
ELECTRICAL/PLUMBING
Updated wiring, fuses and switches
House batteries: 2x EV8DA Traction Batteries (2021)
Start batteries: Meridian AGM31M
Robust charging system with the new Victron charger and upgraded newer alternators.
Victron Multiplus Inverter/Charger 2000W
Battery monitor
2x 30 Amp shorepower receptacles.
Plumbing partially updated to PEX
Inside Equipment
Norcold DE361 upright fridge/freezer
Princess 3 burner stove and oven
General Electric Microwave
Dual stainless-steel sinks
Interior wood, upholstery and carpeting is in excellent condition. Blinds on all saloon windows (2023)
Custom cabinetry in the saloon including wine rack (2023)
Outside Equipment
Large aft cockpit that can be fully enclosed or open for fishing. Hard top cover.
2002 Zodiac RHIB OR537
Suzuki 9.9 Outboard (2022)
Weaver davits and Anderson winch for easy RHIB launching and recovery
Anchor: Lewmar claw 33 lbs (2021)
Rode: 100’ chain + 200’ rope replaced 2021
Accommodations
Cabins: 2
Berths: 6
Heads: 2 (one electric and one manual flush)
Other
Survey and Mechanical Report from Dec 23' can be made available.
Extensive updating to systems including fuel lines, steering rams, much plumbing, bilge pumps, window seals, fresh water pump (2022) and more.
New stuffing boxes Dec 23'
Last haul out: Sept 24'
Tranmission Overhaul Port Engine April 25'
Isolator transformer July 2024'
Two spare propellers included.
Not Included
The I-pad on the lower helm and the stand
The fan at the lower deck
Starlink antenna and router
Cameras
Electric heaters
Vacuum
Tools, spare parts and shop vac
Safety equipment including life jackets and handheld radios
TV
Extension cords
Thermometers
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
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