1986 Bayliner 4550 Pilothouse Motor Yacht - "Bow Down"

(Also known as the Bayliner 4588 Pilothouse Motor Yacht)

Highlights

• Extensively refitted interior and flybridge - professionally reupholstered and refurbished; presents as fresh and well-maintained throughout

• Reliable twin Hino EH700T 220 HP diesels - low hours (about 1,400 each) with recent turbo rebuild and exhaust service

• Upgraded electrical system - Magnum inverter/charger, ProMariner multi-bank charger, and Westerbeke 12.5 BTD generator

• Modernized comforts - premium recliners, solid-surface counters, custom memory-foam mattresses (2024), upgraded heads, and central vacuum

• 3D virtual tour available - contact listing broker for link

Broker’s Summary

Bow Down is a beautifully maintained example of Bayliner’s classic 4550 Pilothouse Motor Yacht - the same hull later marketed as the 4588 Pilothouse, one of the most successful Northwest-designed cruisers ever built.

This vessel combines Bayliner’s efficient Ed Monk Jr. design with extensive interior and systems upgrades. She’s powered by twin Hino EH700T 220-hp diesel engines, well-regarded for their reliability and efficiency. With her refined interior, upgraded systems, and solid mechanical condition, Bow Down is an excellent choice for extended Delta or coastal cruising.

The current owner has maintained the vessel with attention to detail, ensuring that mechanical, electrical, and interior systems are in good operating condition.

⚙️ Mechanical & Propulsion

• Engines: twin Hino EH700T 220 HP turbo diesels (original equipment)

• Port engine hours: 1,163 (old tach) + 235 (new) ≈ 1,398 total

• Starboard engine hours: 1,170 (old tach) + 261 (new) ≈ 1,431 total

• Recent service: starboard turbocharger rebuilt; exhaust riser replaced; manicooler serviced and reinstalled by professional marine mechanic

• Cruising speed ≈ 10 knots

• Fuel capacity ≈ 444 gallons

⚙️ Generator & Electrical System

• Generator: Westerbeke 12.5 BTD diesel generator (Model 12.5 BTD, Spec 88524, Serial 6851C506)

• Output: 12.5 kW @ 1800 RPM, 120/240 V AC, 60 Hz

• Condition: professionally maintained; runs smoothly under load

• Inverter/charger: Magnum Energy MS2812 pure-sine inverter/charger with remote panel

• Auxiliary charger: ProMariner ProNautic 12-40P multi-bank smart charger

• House bank: three Interstate 8D heavy-duty batteries (port side)

• Start bank: dedicated Interstate 8D for starboard engine and generator start

• Distribution: professionally wired AC/DC systems with labeled cabling

Galley & Appliances

• Cooktop: Miele 4-burner propane unit (installed circa 2007 refit; excellent condition)

• Microwave/convection oven: GE Profile JVM1790SK01 (Dec 2007) stainless-steel combination unit

• Refrigerator: Nova Kool replacement

• Counters: solid-surface Corian-style material replacing original Formica

• Storage: custom overhead cupboard above sink (probably custom during refit)

Propane System

• Tanks located under forward section of port flybridge lounge seat

• Installation appears functional but not compliant with current ABYC/USCG locker requirements - upgrade recommended

• Manual regulator and shut-off at tank area

Interior & Flybridge Upgrades

Refit believed to have been completed around 2007 alongside galley modernization. Materials and workmanship have held up beautifully.

• Two modern reclining chairs replace original loose salon chairs

• Reupholstered L-shaped salon lounge and pilothouse settee with deeper cushions and quality marine fabric

• Flybridge lounges and helm seats reupholstered in premium marine-grade vinyl - minimal wear

• Custom memory-foam mattresses in both staterooms (new 2024, never used)

• Lighting upgraded to LED throughout

• Retractable cloth curtains replace original Venetian blinds

⚓ Deck & Exterior

• Windlass: Muir H-1200 Cougar horizontal unit, suitable for 3/8-inch chain

• Dinghy davit base reinforced at transom

• Cockpit ladder to flybridge removed and hatch sealed to expand deck area

• Swim platform: original fiberglass unit (cosmetic refinishing recommended)

• Bow deck received fiberglass reinforcement typical of this series

• Flybridge features expanded seating and helm layout

Climate Control

• Main salon and galley unit: Webasto Marine Comfort FCF 16,000 reverse-cycle air conditioning system (16,000 BTU cooling / 17,000 BTU heating) - new in spring 2024

• Master stateroom and pilothouse units: believed to be original factory installations, operational but not recently serviced

• All units utilize seawater-cooled condensers with dedicated discharge through-hulls

⚙️ Systems & Equipment

• Sound system: Sony DSX-M55BT Bluetooth stereo (SiriusXM capable) with Rockville Atom 8W eight-channel amplifier

• Vacuum system: built-in Dirt Devil CV950 central vacuum

• Heads: two upgraded marine toilets with full-size bowls

• Holding tank: 48-gallon black-water tank (new installation) with level sensor

• Waste treatment: Raritan ElectroScan system discharging into holding tank (salt system functional for odor control)

⚙️ Electronics

• Chart plotters: dual Raymarine E80 displays (pilothouse and flybridge)

• VHF: Standard Horizon Eclipse radio (pilothouse)

• Radar...