
About This Yacht
Bayliner is North America's top-selling boat manufacturer and has built a well-earned reputation for producing performance cruisers that combine reliability, comfort, and outstanding value. The 4085 Avanti is widely regarded as one of the finest express cruisers Bayliner ever produced. Introduced in the mid-1990s, this 40-foot express cruiser was designed for boaters who wanted serious offshore capability without sacrificing interior comfort or entertaining space. The 4085 Avanti earned a loyal following for its seaworthy hull, practical layout, and twin diesel power that delivers confident, economical range across any cruising ground.
The 4085 Avanti spans 40 feet with a 13-foot-6-inch beam that creates a full-beam interior rarely found at this length. Below deck, a full-beam aft master stateroom with a queen island berth and a forward VIP cabin with double berth and upper bunk provide comfortable overnight accommodation for up to six. The salon impresses with a generous U-shaped cream leather settee, dining table, and wall-mounted Samsung flat screen TV, all finished in warm maple cabinetry and complemented by a fully equipped galley featuring a four-burner electric cooktop, full-size fridge, separate freezer, stainless sink, and granite countertops. A private head with full standing round glass shower, vanity, and toilet completes an interior package that punches well above the boat's class. Twin Cummins diesel inboard engines deliver strong, fuel-efficient performance with confident range, and the beautifully appointed helm features a classic burl wood Avanti instrument dash, dual Raymarine MFD chartplotters, Raymarine autopilot, and chrome twin throttle and shift controls.
FRESHWATER ONLY - TWIN CUMMINS DIESEL INBOARD ENGINES 697 HOURS - WESTERBEKE 8KW DIESEL GENERATOR APPROX 20 HOURS - 2024 RAYMARINE ELECTRONICS WITH DUAL MFD CHARTPLOTTERS AND AUTOPILOT - INJECTORS REFURBISHED 2025 - TURBO REFURBISHED - NEW AC CONTROLLERS - NEW BATTERY MANAGEMENT - AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING - DINGHY DAVITS WITH BRAND NEW YAMAHA 2.5HP OUTBOARD DINGHY - CANVAS ENCLOSURE - SAMSUNG FLAT SCREEN TV - FULL STANDING SHOWER - BRASS PROPS - SWIM PLATFORM WITH MAGNA STAINLESS STEEL BBQ - SURVEYED APRIL 2024 -+++
This freshwater-only 1998 Bayliner 4085 Avanti is a thoroughly equipped and well-maintained example with a long list of recent upgrades ready to use from day one. The vessel has been professionally surveyed twice, most recently in April 2024, with a prior survey completed in August 2020, giving buyers strong confidence in the boat's condition. Following the April 2024 survey, the current owner invested over $16,000 in targeted upgrades including new AC controllers ($5,000), turbo refurbishment ($3,000), a brand new dinghy ($2,000), new Yamaha 2.5 HP dinghy motor ($1,000), complete injector rework ($4,000), and a new battery management system ($1,000). The twin Cummins diesel engines show 697 hours and have just received new air, fuel, and oil filters with injectors professionally refurbished in 2025. The Westerbeke 8,000-watt diesel generator shows approximately 20 hours and is essentially brand new. The 2024 Raymarine electronics package includes two Axiom multi-function displays with full chartplotter, autopilot with dedicated compass head showing heading, depth, and speed over ground, and Quantum 2 radar with GPS. A Standard Horizon Explorer VHF radio is installed at the helm. Air conditioning and heating units are fitted throughout with individual zone thermostats in the salon, master stateroom, and forward cabin for year-round comfort. Topside, dinghy davits with 4 plates carry a dinghy fitted with a brand new never-used Yamaha F2.5SMHB 2.5 HP outboard with approximately 10 hours, a 2025 searchlight, canvas enclosure replaced three years ago, new wipers in 2025, a Magna 100% stainless steel BBQ with mount on the swim platform, 7 fenders with dedicated holders, 250 feet of chain with windlass and anchor, and forward bow loungers. The cockpit presents beautifully with white leather seating, a pedestal table, wet bar and sink, and JVC marine speakers throughout. Below deck the galley is well stocked with full-size appliances and the entertainment system includes a JVC component stereo with CD, tuner, and amplifier. A complete Westerbeke and shore power electrical panel with battery monitoring, bilge pumps, and a full suite of 12-volt and 120-volt circuits rounds out a truly complete package. Brass props have been fitted for peak performance. Do not miss this rare freshwater-only opportunity.
CALL NOW TO ARRANGE YOUR PRIVATE SHOWING OR BOOK A PERSONAL VIDEO WALKTHROUGH Aspire Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Yacht Network. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel
Specification
The Numbers
- Length overall
- 40'
- Year
- 1998
- Builder
- Bayliner
- Model
- 4085 Avanti
- Beam
- 13' 5"
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Hull material
- Fiberglass
- Hull type
- Power
- Condition
- Used
- Stock number
- 9896
Aspire Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Yacht Network. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel.
