2855 Ciera SB; 285 SB Cruiser

The Bayliner 285 (called the 2855 Ciera Sunbridge in 2000–02) is similar to earlier Bayliner express boats in her contemporary styling, roomy accommodations and very affordable price. Built on a solid fiberglass hull with a relatively wide 9'11" beam, the mid-cabin floorplan of the 255 is arranged with a V-berth forward with privacy curtain and the owner’s stateroom aft with a solid privacy door and plenty of storage. The dinette will seat four comfortably, and three overhead deck hatches provide ventilation and additional lighting. A full galley, standup head, and generous storage round out the interior. In the cockpit, Bayliner introduced a unique L-shaped lounge seat in the 285 that converts into a sun pad or an aft-facing bench seat. A fold-down bench seat is installed at the transom, and a transom door opens to an extended swim platform. Lacking side decks, an opening panel in the windshield provides access to the foredeck. Among several engine options, a single 300hp MerCruiser sterndrive will cruise the Bayliner 285 at 20 knots and reach a top speed of just over 30 knots.