Bayliss
Precision jig-built cold-molded sportfish crafted in Wanchese, NC. MacGregor Yachts provides expert buyer and seller representation for Bayliss Boatworks listings.
The Evolution of Precision Cold-Molded Masterpieces
Bayliss Boatworks was established in 2002 by John Bayliss following a distinguished 25-year career as a professional tournament captain and mate. That decades-long experience at the helm directly informed the yard’s founding philosophy: build custom sportfishing vessels that excel in ocean sea-keeping, mechanical reliability, and overall finish without compromise. Starting with Hull #1, the 60' Tarheel, Bayliss introduced a new standard of precision to the Outer Banks custom boatbuilding tradition.
Every Bayliss is constructed using a meticulous cold-molded process built upon a temporary frame or precision jig. Premium Okoume plywood and Douglas fir are vacuum-bagged and saturated with epoxy resins, delivering a lightweight, incredibly rigid hull that absorbs offshore impact while remaining whisper-quiet underway. Combined with dramatic Carolina flare, clean tumblehome transitions, and meticulously planned in-house joinery, teak, and metalwork, each vessel requires tens of thousands of craftsman hours to complete.
From agile 60-foot tournament contenders to magnificent 90-foot-plus enclosed bridge flagships like Singularis and Over-Ride, Bayliss Boatworks maintains a disciplined production schedule. Every system—from dual-generator power plants to complex chilled-water AC networks—is installed with aerospace-level symmetry for effortless dockside maintenance and long-range ocean endurance.
Proven Representation with MacGregor Yachts
MacGregor Yachts has maintained a direct, hands-on connection with Bayliss Boatworks and its vessel owners since the yard’s inception. Having brokered and represented pre-owned Bayliss hulls across Florida, the Mid-Atlantic, and international sportfishing destinations, our principal brokers possess an intimate understanding of Bayliss hull numbers, layout options, engine packages, and resale market dynamics.
Whether you are seeking a pre-owned Bayliss Boatworks for sale or positioning your current custom hull for strategic market placement, MacGregor Yachts offers deep builder-specific authority. Our active relationships with Bayliss owners, tournament captains, and yard leadership ensure our clients receive confidential access to off-market opportunities, upcoming availability, and build allocation transfers.
Hull Design & Performance Pillars
Precision Jig-Built Hull Geometry: Computer-modeled temporary jigs ensure flawless hull symmetry, optimizing water displacement, running trim, and fuel efficiency at high cruise speeds.
Cold-Molded Epoxy Strength: Layers of Okoume plywood and clear Douglas fir laminated in epoxy resins create an impenetrable, flex-resistant structure that dampens sea noise and vibrations.
Dry-Running Carolina Flare: Broad bow flare transitions into sharp entry lines, deflecting heavy head seas downward and outward to keep the bridge and cockpit completely dry.
In-House Systems Symmetry: Every electrical, plumbing, and mechanical run is designed, fabricated, and installed in-house for maximum reliability, accessibility, and clean aesthetic organization.
Specialized Advisory
When acquiring a custom sportfish, having the right broker beside you makes all the difference.
Our advisors bring decades of hands-on industry experience, deep builder relationships, and technical insight to your search—ensuring you acquire the right vessel with absolute confidence and discretion.
Tailored Brokerage Capabilties
Our involvement extends far beyond single transactions. We act as long-term strategic advisors to custom boat owners, providing comprehensive guidance through every phase of acquiring, managing, and selling high-end sportfishing vessels. Our deep specialization in cold-molded hulls, custom builders, and bluewater performance allows us to deliver technical clarity and market insight that generalized brokerages simply cannot match.
Buyer Representation
Sourcing public & off-market custom listings. We guide you through hull inspections, survey oversight, engine evaluation, and sea trials with complete technical transparency.
Seller Representation
Maximize your vessel's market equity through our proven marketing strategy. We combine targeted global outreach, technical valuation, and direct buyer networking to deliver qualified results.
Build & Advisory Consulting
Bypass multi-year yard waiting lists. We assist clients in securing incoming shipyard build allocations, managing contract transfers, and overseeing new construction specifications with top-tier builders.
Inside Access to the Custom Sportfish Market
Join our private client list for market analysis, incoming inventory releases, and off-market opportunities curated directly by Jamie MacGregor and our principal advisors.
MacGregor Yachts is the premier yacht brokerage in South Florida, with over two decades of experience specializing in the sale and acquisition of custom sportfishing yachts, luxury motor yachts, and high-end new and used boats.