Another "should I buy" boat review: 05 Bayliner Wakeboard boat

[cube21]

Theres more to this story in another thread...but right now I just need some facts regarding this boat. Reviews, input, any info is appreciated. Thanks.

Heres a great condition Bayliner for sale. Posted for $12,800. It is a 2005 Bayliner 205 XT (BR). Has wakeboard tower, extended swim platform, and bimini top, no other extras, just standard equipment. Back to back seating, which I like. 5.0 Merc V8. No hour meter, but looks in terrific shape, Id say less than 75...at most, or it was taken outstanding care of...

Need to know
1. How good is this boat all around? Hull, ride smoothness, wake, turning, power....?
2. Is this a fair price for the boat?

Thanks all!
-CUBE-

 

[Rocky_Road]

Re: Another "should I buy" boat review: 05 Bayliner Wakeboard boat

Repeat this post in the 'Bayliner' maunufacturers forum...two fishing lines, are better than one!

I am assuming that this boat comes with the original package trailer...and is in good condition? Swing away tongue? Good tires?

Factory (or dealer) installed stereo?

Stainless steel, or aluminum, prop?

 

[cube21]

Re: Another "should I buy" boat review: 05 Bayliner Wakeboard boat

Repeat this post in the 'Bayliner' maunufacturers forum...two fishing lines, are better than one!
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Will do!

Everything is stock. Basic CD player/fm stereo, standard 4 speaker package (I beleive). Original trailer, cant find brand name anywhere on it - he said it is galvanized, has swing away tounge, tires are good to go. Stock prop, probably a 3 blade aluminum.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Another "should I buy" boat review: 05 Bayliner Wakeboard boat

good boat, does not have the problem of the old bayliners, should preform very well.

Buying a boat

1st you need to decide what you want to use it for, fishing, cruising, or water sports.

2nd how many people adults, children you want on board of the average outing.

3rd outboard, inboard-outboard, or inboard power plant.

4th Budget, what you want to pay, and what you are willing to pay, when you find
Exactly what you want.

You can hire a marine surveyor, to inspect the boat, or you can do it yourself.

You are mainly looking for soft spots in the deck, transom, cracks, all signs of a rotten, under frame. You walk all over the deck, that a mallot, or hammer with wooden handle, using handle, tap all over the transom, a shape rap is good solid base, a thud, is questionable base.

The motor should be clean, no spots where the paint is discolored, or pealing from heat, having run hot. (This part for outboard motors Compression should be atleast 100psi, and within 10% of each other,)
Spark on all cylinders, good pee stream, check lower unit for water in oil.

The overall condition of the boat will tell you a lot, as to how it has been maintained.
boat motor combo, A 30 year old may be in better condition, than a 3 year old.