Advice :)

[Louie36]

First boat for a family of 7. Please help me decide between a 2011 crownline bowrider 195 SS, 19 ft for 22,900.00 $ or a 2017 VR6 Bowrider Bayliner 22ft for 35,900 $

 

[Grub54891]

Seven people an a 19' boat is crowded. Let alone all the gear you will have onboard. 22' will be better but still tight I think.

 

[Louie36]

Thanks! Let me rephrase the question crownline or Bayliner?

 

[roscoe]

engine ???

Hours?

condition?

I like Crownlines, but a Bayliner isn't a bad boat, especially if it has a better/bigger engine,
is a bigger boat with a better layout, adjustable seating, walk thru transom, is 6 years newer, has a head. ...

Looks like there was a $12k - $15k difference in price when new, same as now, but the crown is 10 years old.
Looks like the original owner of the Bayliner has taken the brunt of the depreciation in the first 3 years, which is typical of boats, and a plus for you.

After watching a couple videos of the Bayliner, I think it is the better boat, and you couldn't go wrong, as long as it passes a proper survey/inspection.

 

[southkogs]

Condition is key. If comparable condition, then Crownline is going to be seen as the better brand. BUT, a 19' boat is not the same as a 22'. So, you're kinda' apples and pot bellied pigs in your comparisons . What size engine in the Crownline?

I can have max of 7 on my 19' Bayliner. We hadn't done that in a while - and for I think the first time with seven adults. The 3.0 in my Bay didn't like having 7 adults aboard . It planed, and it even cruised, but it took a lot more throttle to do it.

 

[Starcraft5834]

best boat for a family of 7 is a Toon

 

[CaptainSteveo]

First boat for a family of 7. Please help me decide between a 2011 crownline bowrider 195 SS, 19 ft for 22,900.00 $ or a 2017 VR6 Bowrider Bayliner 22ft for 35,900 $

This depends on a lot of factors. Condition of both, how they have been maintained, features (seating, motor type and size, added equipment), and of course your budget and how much money you will have after purchase for repairs, maintenance, etc.. For that many people you will want at least a 4.3 V6 if inboard, or about 150 outboard motor.

In general a 22 ft would be better for 7 adults. However if you are talking about 3 or 4 adult and 3 or 4 smaller children a 19 ft is likely fine.

In general you want the one in the best condition that is most well maintained, with the best motor and features you want, that nicely fits your family, and you can afford to own.

 

[JASinIL2006]

What sort of boating will you be doing? Daylong cruises on the river/lake? Short hops from the dock to tool around the lake? Will you need a day's provisions (cooler, food, towels, possibly water sports equipment) or just enough room for the passengers.

This makes a lot of difference. We can get 7 people in our 19' bowrider and it's not bad for a trip around the lake, but for an entire day on the river, with coolers, a tube or water skis, a beach bag or two and lifejackets for everyone, it is very crowded. Even 5-6 adults for a daylong excursion feels a bit cramped.

And don't forget that kids will want to invite friends.... you run out of room on a 19' pretty quickly.