Custom Avanti 3685

This 1999 Bayliner Avanti 3685 Express Cruiser Yacht is being offered for immediate sale.

She is powed by dual Cummins diesel 6BTA engines rated at 330 HP each.  A dependendable, efficient, and safer overall package when compared ti the gas versions.  

She is outfitted with marine radio, stereo, and a Raymarine ES1200 system, depth meter, fish finder and autohelm. 

In the above deck platform there is a Swim platform extending the overall tlenght of the vessel to 40 ft including a swim ladder and a freshwater shower.  Lounging area and table for 6 additional seating for 4 more.  An outdoor sink and cleaning station and powered reconfigurable storage for icemakers, electric grills etc.  On the foredeck there is a double sun lounging area and access to the power windlass and anchor.

Below decks their are two private cabins and a middeck dining area that can be converted to sleep 2.  There is a full kitchen with sink, microwave, stove and AC/DC fridge/freezer.  There is one head 12V powered with sink, shower and macerating commode.

A/C is provided by a 16000 BTU marine cooled unit -currently needing a new control board.  A portable A/C is also available to a void clogging issues prevalent in this area.

There are no hour meters on the equipped engines.  Previous seller did not specify hours.  Since acquiring the vesel in 2016 I have logged less than 200 hours.

Recent services have included:

New starting/bankable batteries Li-Ion dual use technology.

New dual chemistry two bank battery charger. (July 25)

Hydraulic steering cylinder rebuilt. (Aug. 25)

New trasmission filter and oil service. (Oct 25)

New filters and Oil changes (Oct. 25)

Cummins P7100 Fuel pump service, new filters, lubrication and fuel delivery valve service. (Oct 25)

Refurbishment and replacement of Raymarine ES120 chart plotter.

There is not currently a generator installed on the boat but it is plumbed and ready for one.  A 4kw genset is sufficient to run the A/C, battery charger, fridge, TV and microwave.

Known issues:

Marine AC needs a new control board.

Above deck vinyl seating is worn due to age and environment and needs refinishing.

Full camper surround is available, however, the isinglass panels need replacement.

Currently having a brand new bottom job done.

This vessel is a great way to get into yachting or family boating without a huge capital outlay.  You have plenty of time to get her ready for the spring boating season.