1991 Bayliner 3888 Motoryacht
$ 97,000 CAD
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LOCATION: Nanaimo, British Columbia
Shelter Belle is a beautifully appointed 1991 Bayliner 3888 Motor Yacht that blends comfort, performance, and proven Pacific Northwest cruising capability. Her semi-displacement hull, powered by twin 210 HP Hino turbo diesel engines, offers an efficient and stable ride perfect for exploring our region’s pristine waterways from the Gulf Islands to Desolation Sound and beyond.
Step aboard and you’ll immediately appreciate her thoughtful layout. The enclosed bridge keeps you warm and dry in any weather, with commanding visibility and full controls, while the hardtop cockpit provides a sheltered outdoor space ideal for fishing, crabbing, or enjoying sunset dinners at anchor.
Inside, the salon feels open and inviting with large windows for panoramic views. The lower helm station makes it easy to run the boat in cooler conditions without sacrificing comfort. To port, a convertible dinette offers additional sleeping space, and to starboard, the galley is fully equipped with a Princess 3-burner stove and oven, Frigidaire fridge/freezer, Whirlpool microwave, U-Line icemaker, and ample counter space.
Accommodations include two private staterooms: a forward master with an island berth and ensuite head, and a mid-stateroom with a double berth. The second head features a tub/shower, a rare luxury on a vessel of this size. Warm teak joinery, quality finishes, and a well-maintained interior create a welcoming, home-like atmosphere.
Her equipment list is extensive: Westerbeke 8kW generator, Garmin GPS, Furuno radar, Autohelm autopilot, VHF radios, and a West Marine RIB dinghy with Tohatsu 9.8 HP outboard on a Weaver davit system with electric winch.
Whether you’re dreaming of extended cruising, weekend getaways, or a comfortable liveaboard, Shelter Belle delivers. She combines the reliability and seaworthiness that Bayliner’s 3888 series is known for with the comforts and features to make every trip memorable.
| Type: | Powerboat |
|---|---|
| Year: | 1991 |
| Make: | Bayliner |
| Model: | 3888 Motoryacht |
| Length: | 38 |
| Status: | For Sale |
| Price: | $97,000 CAD |
| Location: | Nanaimo, British Columbia |
| Date Posted: | 2025-08-09 |
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Manufacturer Provided Description
Shelter Belle is a beautifully appointed 1991 Bayliner 3888 Motor Yacht that blends comfort, performance, and proven Pacific Northwest cruising capability. Her semi-displacement hull, powered by twin 210 HP Hino turbo diesel engines, offers an efficient and stable ride perfect for exploring our region’s pristine waterways from the Gulf Islands to Desolation Sound and beyond.
Step aboard and you’ll immediately appreciate her thoughtful layout. The enclosed bridge keeps you warm and dry in any weather, with commanding visibility and full controls, while the hardtop cockpit provides a sheltered outdoor space ideal for fishing, crabbing, or enjoying sunset dinners at anchor.
Inside, the salon feels open and inviting with large windows for panoramic views. The lower helm station makes it easy to run the boat in cooler conditions without sacrificing comfort. To port, a convertible dinette offers additional sleeping space, and to starboard, the galley is fully equipped with a Princess 3-burner stove and oven, Frigidaire fridge/freezer, Whirlpool microwave, U-Line icemaker, and ample counter space.
Accommodations include two private staterooms: a forward master with an island berth and ensuite head, and a mid-stateroom with a double berth. The second head features a tub/shower, a rare luxury on a vessel of this size. Warm teak joinery, quality finishes, and a well-maintained interior create a welcoming, home-like atmosphere.
Her equipment list is extensive: Westerbeke 8kW generator, Garmin GPS, Furuno radar, Autohelm autopilot, VHF radios, and a West Marine RIB dinghy with Tohatsu 9.8 HP outboard on a Weaver davit system with electric winch.
Whether you’re dreaming of extended cruising, weekend getaways, or a comfortable liveaboard, Shelter Belle delivers. She combines the reliability and seaworthiness that Bayliner’s 3888 series is known for with the comforts and features to make every trip memorable.
Dimensions
Length Overall: 38'2"
Beam: 13'5"
Draft: 3'2"
Displacement: 17,500 lbs
Tankage
Fuel: 2 x 150 US gallons (Aluminum)
Water: 88 US gallons (Nalgene)
Holding: 35 US gallons (Plastic)
Engine
Twin Hino W04C-Ti 4-cyl turbo diesels
Approx. 1,792 combined hours
210 HP each
Hurth hydraulic gears 2.04:1
Westerbeke 8.0 BTD generator
Electronics
Garmin GPSMap 741
Autohelm ST5000 + ST6000 Autopilot
Autohelm Tridata depth/log/speed
Furuno 1715 Radar
West Marine VHF580
Standard Horizon Explorer II VHF
2x 4” compasses
Equipment
Xantrex TrueCharge 40+ charger
Xantrex 1800W inverter (not functioning)
Princess 3-burner stove/oven
Frigidaire upright fridge/freezer
Whirlpool microwave
U-Line icemaker
Multiple electric heaters
Full canvas bridge and cockpit enclosures
"Weaver" davit system w/ winch
West Marine RIB (3.6m, 2005)
Tohatsu 9.8HP outboard (2003)
Contact Info
Dewayne Dominick
Vancouver Island Yacht Sales by United City Yachts
604-652-8543
dewayne@VancouverIslandYachtsales.com
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Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.
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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