We purchased a Bayliner 4788 Fast TRAWLER
a few months ago as a livaboard and have been really happy so far. It crossed the GOM from Crystal River to Pensacola (over 300 miles) in less than perfect weather and did just great. A few mods that should IMO have been done or will need to be done are. Center engine room hatch. This is now standard on the 49 Meridian. We moved the L shaped seating on the flying bridge rearwards by about 2 feet (lining up with the wet bar), giving a great sitting area upstairs. Check that the dinghy crane swivels freely. The upper helm is on the port side and all the shore connections are on the starboard. Judging the distance doesn't take long to get the hang of. Our sliding windows didn't (silicone shut), they do now and don't leak so not sure what that was about. We cruise at 9-10 mph and get over 2 mpg. The only issue since purchase is the windlass crapped out. Makes all the right noise but gear doesn't engage. Will be checking that today. All in all a great boat for the price. We looked at several before purchase (in Florida and Alabama), suggest you do the same. No wood cores so no soft decks to worry about. Good luck!