My new boat

[Eric 1207]

Hi all,  Vince asked me what my new boat is.  I thought I'd tell you all.  It's a 1994 Bayliner 2858 fly bridge.  Lots of them around.  Big enough to take some weather, small enough to scootch into skinnier spots, but not like the Corsair sadly.  I'll try to make the Aug 23 rendezvous.  For now the large name on it's flybridge and stern is "Horizons".  If you see me approaching, it's friendly fire, I'll keep my wake down and say hello.

Eric 

[Ginnie Jo Blue]

We need a pic! Congratulations, Eric ❤️. There was something very specific about the model you wanted (maybe within a two year period?). What was it and were you able to find it?

On Wed, Aug 12, 2026 at 10:22 AM Eric 1207 <eric1...@gmail.com> wrote:

Hi all,  Vince asked me what my new boat is.  I thought I'd tell you all.  It's a 1994 Bayliner 2858 fly bridge.  Lots of them around.  Big enough to take some weather, small enough to scootch into skinnier spots, but not like the Corsair sadly.  I'll try to make the Aug 23 rendezvous.  For now the large name on it's flybridge and stern is "Horizons".  If you see me approaching, it's friendly fire, I'll keep my wake down and say hello.

Eric 

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[Eric Lindahl]

Here's a pic GInnie Jo.

 

I settled on a Bayliner 2858.  I'd have bought a different brand if I found one, but they made hundreds of 2858s so most of what you see are them.  They are known to excel in efficient use of space and I agree very much with that. I know they don't have the best rep but I can fix stuff and there are some well cared for gems out there.  Unfortunately the two that I saw were snapped up the first day listed.  I ended up with one a step down but still quite good. 

 

The parameters I was looking for:

 

Had to be a planning boat.  If I'm gonna listen to a motor I want it to be as short as possible.  This dictated a smaller boat, which to backpackers and small RVers like us is just fine.  Actually this is a luxury with shower, heater, fridge, water heater, pressure water, macerator...... 

 

~28', Goldilocks; not too big nor too small, fits my dock just right  (30' & under there's no $75 annual fee for border crossings IIRC)

 

Fly bridge = bigger cabin, with nice big windows you can sit and look all around  outside.  Also has extra space for stuff & lounging at anchor up top + good viz, vs a Sunbridge

 

No bow sprit for the anchor so had be older than 1996.  It saves a bit on moorage and I seem to recall my old Bayliner 24 got it's sprit caught under a dock or something and it was a kerfuffle.  I'm McIvering an anchor caddy/roller with a windlass.  Hopefully it will look (and work) ok.

 

Single engine, (the most common configuration).  Less fuel burn.   Halves the  maintenance and makes it easier with more space in the engine compartment.  It will have a kicker plus I bought a ~$100 subscription to Towboat US....... 

 

No wood on the outside so newer than 1993 for the aluminum trim.

 

Stern transom door; We're too old to crawl over to the swimstep so >1996 & some 1995s.  Many older Bayliners had doors put in them by contractors and that is what I have, in a 1994. 

 

Its not the perfect boat but the years I wanted, 1994 or 5, are old  After 6 months just I wanted the search to end and this boat was pretty good, (perfect is the enemy of good, right?)

 

We'll see if I chose right.

 

Eric 

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[Northwest Multihull Association Membership Officer]

View from the guest buoy at the Lindhal Marina Resort & Spa, thanks Eric and Marilyn!

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[Jeff Oaklief]

Looks good to me!

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[Dennis Fowler]

Looks like another best day in the life of Eric to me!

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[Ginnie Jo Blue]

Well, the girls are gonna love all the amenities ;)

[Bill Gibson]

Congrats Eric!  A powered half-cat!  Where do you plan to keep her?  Name? The most important thing! 

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