2008 Bayliner 245
Poole, Dorset, United KingdomName: Mystique
Builder: --
Length: 7.31 m
Draft: 0.84 m
HIN: --
Hull: --
2008 Bayliner 245 boat for sale
2008 Bayliner 245 Sports Cruiser
Exceptional Condition | Thoroughly Maintained | Turn‑Key for 2026 Season
If you are looking for a genuinely outstanding Bayliner 245, this boat deserves your immediate attention.
This is a spotless, exceptionally well‑maintained example, owned by an experienced and meticulous owner and kept to a very high standard.
The Bayliner 245 has long been regarded as one of the best all‑round sports cruisers in her class, offering a sociable cockpit, comfortable overnight accommodation for four, and a hull that delivers confident performance whether cruising the coast or spending long weekends aboard.
This particular boat stands head and shoulders above average examples on the market.
Why Buy This Boat?
- Outstanding Condition – A genuinely excellent example, cared for regardless of cost
- Extensive Mechanical History – Major components refurbished or replaced, not just serviced
- Ready for the 2026 Season – Nothing to do but turn the key and go boating
- Owner‑Maintained to a High Standard – With professional support where required
- Highly Upgraded – Useful, intelligent upgrades not found on standard Bayliner 245s
Key Features:
- Engine: Mercruiser 5.0 MPI 260HP with Bravo III Sterndrive
- Navigation: Lowrance HDS-7 Touch-screen Chart Plotter & Fishfinder, Matching Lowrance VHF Radio
- Entertainment: Flat-screen TV/DVD player with digital TV antenna (12v/mains power), Stereo CD player with dash remote
- Comfort: Heating & Air Conditioning, Marine toilet with holding tank & macerator pump, Microwave, Single burner alcohol/electric stove, Cabin refrigerator
- Convenience: Full camper canvas covers with new glass, Tonneau cover, Snap-in cockpit carpets, Convertible sociable seating layout in the aft cockpit
- Extras: Lewmar Pro 700 Windlass with 40' galvanized chain (helm & bow remote control), Trim tabs, Digital depth sounder
- Power: Full Shore Power system
- Documentation: Well-documented history, service records, original boat & kit manuals
Accommodation & Layout
Below decks, the Bayliner 245 offers one of the most generous cabins in her class:
- 4‑berth accommodation
- Forward convertible dinette
- Mid‑cabin double
- Excellent headroom
- Large hull windows providing superb natural light
- Practical galley and enclosed heads
This is a true “home away from home” cruiser, comfortable enough for extended stays, not just day trips.
Specifications:
- Length: 7.31m (24’00″) | Beam: 2.59m (8’06″) | Draft: 0.84m (2’09″)
- Bridge Clearance: 2.06m (6’09″) | Displacement: 2450 kg
- Fuel Tank: 295L | Water Tank: 132L
- Cruising Speed: 20-25 mph | Max Speed: 45 mph
- CE Category: C-rated for 8 persons
Ownership & Maintenance History
The current owner has owned and maintained the boat for approximately 10 years, undertaking the majority of servicing personally to an exceptionally high standard.
Where professional assistance has been required, Mike Wills Marine has carried out the work. Mike and his team know this boat well, having worked on her throughout the owner’s 8 years at Cobbs Quay, and can confidently stand by her condition.
2026 – Fully Prepared for the New Season
Outdrive – MerCruiser Bravo Three (Fully Serviced)
- Outdrive fully removed and inspected
- Driveshaft carrier and seals replaced
- Complete bearing carrier & seals replaced
- Drive oil replaced
- All bellows removed, inspected and refitted (all in good condition)
- Gimbal bearing inspected and alignment checked
- All drive‑to‑gimbal housing seals replaced
- All anodes replaced
- Drive cleaned and antifouled
- Trim & limit sensors replaced
Previous Major Drive Work:
- Input shaft bearings and main oil seal replaced – 2019
- Complete genuine U‑joint assembly / shaft replaced – 2021
Engine
- Engine fully checked
- All major serviceable items replaced by end of 2025 (see below)
- Hull sanded and freshly antifouled
- All electrical and mechanical systems checked
- Oils checked throughout, including:
- Trim tabs
- Power steering
- Outdrive trim and trailer mode
- New heavy‑duty engine battery(3‑battery system: Engine / House / Windlass)
- Engine oil & filter
- Spark plugs
- Top half of engine professionally rebuilt – Mike Wills Marine
- New genuine:
- Plugs
- HT leads
- Distributor
- Rotor
- 2 × dry joint manifolds and risers inspectedNew manifold & riser gaskets fitted
- Cold water pump replaced
- Engine water pump / impeller and bearings replaced
Valuable Upgrades (Not Standard on the Bayliner 245)
- Digital 3‑way battery management system: Maintains correct charging and load distribution to maximise battery life
- Digital battery display on dash with USB / USB‑C charging point
- Tow eye fitted with reinforced hull support (Not standard on this model and professionally installed)
Why Choose This Bayliner 245?
✔ Spotless condition
✔ Extensive documented maintenance
✔ Significantly upgraded
✔ Mechanically strong
✔ Turn‑key for the new owner
If you are looking for a Bayliner 245 that stands out from the crowd, this is it.
This 2008 Bayliner 245 is ready to hit the water and create unforgettable memories. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to own a top-class sports cruiser!
Contact Clipper Marine today to arrange a viewing!
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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.
CLIPPER MARINE LTD is a broker not a lender and is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority with FRN 734237.
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