Re: Bayliner construction How safe??
Now Now fellows!! Did anyone mention that Boston Whaler and Bayliner are owned by the same company, Brunswick Corp. along with Mercury Marine, Maxxum boats, Sea Ray and others. Everyone knows that a boat is a hole in the water to throw money into no matter the make or model. I currently have a 1989 Bayliner Trophy 2302 walkaround cuddy with twin Force 125s. Yes the Bayliner was first introduced as entry level with the Capri model 14' priced at $3995.00 but they also build a good mid priced boat. Even a Luhrs will develop rot and gel coat fractures. My Forces had powerhead rebuilds after 12 years of use and run very strong, just like anything else you have to take care of them and maintain them, same with the boat. Dollar for dollar the Bayliner is a good value especially the Trophy series. Mine has been kept uncovered and in the water (salt) it's whole life and still looks great. As for the gelcoat fading, keep it polished just like your car. Not even a Whaler is immune to the sun and elements harmful effects. Happy Boating. P.S. I live in sunny Florida
Now Now fellows!! Did anyone mention that Boston Whaler and Bayliner are owned by the same company, Brunswick Corp. along with Mercury Marine, Maxxum boats, Sea Ray and others. Everyone knows that a boat is a hole in the water to throw money into no matter the make or model. I currently have a 1989 Bayliner Trophy 2302 walkaround cuddy with twin Force 125s. Yes the Bayliner was first introduced as entry level with the Capri model 14' priced at $3995.00 but they also build a good mid priced boat. Even a Luhrs will develop rot and gel coat fractures. My Forces had powerhead rebuilds after 12 years of use and run very strong, just like anything else you have to take care of them and maintain them, same with the boat. Dollar for dollar the Bayliner is a good value especially the Trophy series. Mine has been kept uncovered and in the water (salt) it's whole life and still looks great. As for the gelcoat fading, keep it polished just like your car. Not even a Whaler is immune to the sun and elements harmful effects. Happy Boating. P.S. I live in sunny Florida
<br /><br />Does the boat have a yellow "BIA" label that gives the capacities? If so, it must meet the same standards. The boat is supposed to be able to float level if swamped.<br /><br />There are quality boats and not so quality boats. I've refurbished two Montauks that took two weeks for the water to drain out of the foam between the hull and the liner. Granted, this was due to some previous knucklehead owner and his drilling holes in the floor to mount something. I knew there was something wrong when a 70 would hardly plane them. However these boats would have remained fairly dry if swamped. They were halfway there already-LOL.<br /><br />I would be a little nervous in the type of seas described with the rig you have. I would at least like to see some back up power on that unit.