Boats

Bayliss Boatworks Wave Paver Photo Gallery

A good look at another stunner from John Bayliss

By Sam White

Updated: October 11, 2017

Wave Paver cuts through the smooth seas off North Carolina during her sea trials. Courtesy Ray Matthews Photography

In the world of custom boatbuilding, John Bayliss and his team of craftsmen and designers at Bayliss Boatworks are among the best in the business, crafting some of the finest sport-fishing vessels to ever hit the water. In 2017, Wave Paver* made a splash as the newest 77-footer from the talented team at Bayliss, based in North Carolina’s Outer Banks. And while the interior and cockpit details make Wave Paver a work of art, this boat is meant to fish hard, and to win big. To see how the boat came to be, check out the boat build tracking its progress.

At rest as the sun sets behind North Carolina’s Outer Banks, not far from where Wave Paver was built at Bayliss Boatworks. Courtesy Ray Matthews Photography

Wave Paver cruises comfortably at 2,000 rpms and 34 knots. Wide-open, she is capable of 43 knots. Courtesy Ray Matthews Photography

Unlike many other custom boats, Wave Paver has minimal teakwork for ease of maintenance while fishing a grueling tournament schedule. Courtesy Chris Hannant Photography

The helm is very well laid out, with the four 21-inch KEP multifunction displays within easy reach of the captain. Courtesy Chris Hannant Photography

On the bridge forward of the helm is plenty of extra seating for the owner and guests. Courtesy Chris Hannant Photography

The salon is spacious and inviting. The dining table has additional leaves to expand the seating to as many as 12 when needed. Courtesy Chris Hannant Photography

Storage abounds in the galley, which also shows off Bayliss’ incredible fit and finish. Courtesy Chris Hannant Photography

A starboard-side dinette adds additional seating. Courtesy Chris Hannant Photography

The stairway leading belowdecks. Courtesy Chris Hannant Photography

One of the bunkrooms for guests or crewmembers, with an en suite head. Courtesy Chris Hannant Photography

The heads are remarkably spacious. Courtesy Chris Hannant Photography

The boat’s master stateroom with en suite head. Courtesy Chris Hannant Photography

The VIP stateroom is just aft of the master. Courtesy Chris Hannant Photography

Wave Paver‘s twin MTU M96L diesels produce 2,600 hp each. Courtesy Chris Hannant Photography

The pump room houses the boat’s mechanical systems for easy access and maintenance. Courtesy Chris Hannant Photography

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