2019 Bayliner element center console
07-26-2019, 10:53 AM
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2019 Bayliner element center console
I heard many bad things about the hull of Bayliner. I have also heard the company worked hard to fix these problems and that the new Bayliner no longer have the “looseness” issues. That the hull has been formed up. Any input would be appreciated.
07-26-2019, 12:15 PM
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Good friend has one as his little Boat here on lower Potomac. He uses it when it is just them and or another couple
very spacious and thought out interior- for a little boat. Mercury 4stroke has been flawless.
It is NOT rough water boat. Anything over a.5’ chop he takes his larger boat or just knows he is getting a beating.
very spacious and thought out interior- for a little boat. Mercury 4stroke has been flawless.
It is NOT rough water boat. Anything over a.5’ chop he takes his larger boat or just knows he is getting a beating.
07-26-2019, 12:26 PM
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I loved my bayliner, had it for 10 years. It was a VERY lightweight boat though, it was like having a large jet ski and bounced around on the tops of the waves. The motor hung off the back was a Mercury right so the mechanics are the same as any other boat with a mercury. But those hulls are thinly laid.
07-26-2019, 01:03 PM
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The hulls come with a lifetime warranty. I've got the 16' deckboat which is the same hull bottom. Never had anything loose. They're lower tier boats which means you need to be ready to pick up some tools to take up the factory slack.
07-26-2019, 04:06 PM
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I know the early Elements had issues with water getting into the sponsons. Their solution, put in a drain plug. I would ask the dealer what else has been done to address this issue. Just google “bayliner element water in sponsons”....
07-26-2019, 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by P91473
I know the early Elements had issues with water getting in
to the sponsons. Their solution, put in a drain plug. I would ask the dealer what else has been done to address this issue.
to the sponsons. Their solution, put in a drain plug. I would ask the dealer what else has been done to address this issue.
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07-26-2019, 04:30 PM
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It's a budget, entry level choice.
The common perception is that they are garbage, the truth is they probably aren't complete garbage but the image exists and does plague the resale value.
They've been around for a long time so they must be doing something right.
The common perception is that they are garbage, the truth is they probably aren't complete garbage but the image exists and does plague the resale value.
They've been around for a long time so they must be doing something right.
07-26-2019, 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Schmaltz~Herring
Bayliners are great boats and much better than Freemanz.
07-26-2019, 06:03 PM
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Here is a typical THT'r enjoying a cruise on his Bayliner. That Autopilot works great!
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07-27-2019, 06:34 AM
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A long while ago...not sure if it was on this board or not, but someone did a cost analysis on owning a Bayliner vs. a Grady (or another high end boat...can't recall which one it was...)
Long story short...the Bayliner actually did pretty well when compared tonthe other boat...I'll assume you might have more issues with the Bayliner...but if there were really that bad...they wouldn't still be in business...
Long story short...the Bayliner actually did pretty well when compared tonthe other boat...I'll assume you might have more issues with the Bayliner...but if there were really that bad...they wouldn't still be in business...
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