Bayliner 3988 Command Bridge Motoryacht 2001 boat specs
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Bayliner 3988 Command Bridge Motoryacht 2001
2001
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Bayliner Sport Capri 192  2001 boat specs
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Bayliner Sport Capri 192 2001
2001
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Bayliner 3988 Command Bridge Motoryacht 2001 vs Bayliner Sport Capri 192 2001 — Same Brand, Different Boat

The Bayliner 3988 Command Bridge Motoryacht 2001 vs Bayliner Sport Capri 192 2001 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Bayliner 3988 Command Bridge Motoryacht 2001 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Bayliner Sport Capri 192 2001 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 3988 Command Bridge Motoryacht 2001 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 3988 Command Bridge Motoryacht 2001 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 42,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner Sport Capri 192 2001 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail42.00 ft
Length overall - Detail19'3"/5.87m
Length - Feet42
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Meters12.8
Length overall - Meters5.87
Length overall - Inches504
Length overall - Inches231
Draft [max] - Detail3.25 ft
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches39
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Beamnot available
Beam7'10"/2.39m
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches94
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise19 degrees
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,590 lbs/1,176 kg
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1174.8
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.259
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal298
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1128.05
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Engine makeCummins
Engine makenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeinboard
Drive typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal/132L
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity6
Sleeping capacitynot available
Head2
Headnot available
Water capacity1
Water capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal36
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters136.27
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeBayliner
Modelnot available
ModelSport Capri 192
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2001

Bayliner 3988 Command Bridge Motoryacht 2001 vs Bayliner Sport Capri 192 2001 — Common Questions

How many people can each boat hold?
The Bayliner 3988 Command Bridge Motoryacht 2001 is Coast Guard rated for 12 passengers, while the Bayliner Sport Capri 192 2001 is certified for 5. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Bayliner 3988 Command Bridge Motoryacht 2001 or the Bayliner Sport Capri 192 2001?
The Bayliner 3988 Command Bridge Motoryacht 2001 has the bigger tank at 298 gallons, versus 35 gallons on the Bayliner Sport Capri 192 2001. That 263-gallon difference translates to roughly 789–1315 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.
Are the Bayliner 3988 Command Bridge Motoryacht 2001 and Bayliner Sport Capri 192 2001 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Bayliner 3988 Command Bridge Motoryacht 2001 and the Bayliner Sport Capri 192 2001 are built by Bayliner. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.