The 2009 Bayliner 175 review

[erlindbl]

Re: The 2009 Bayliner 175 review

You definately can't argue with the price. It looks like an entry level boat but that is what you would expect for 13K. I like the large amount of room available by the way the interior is designed. I have the 17 1/2 Glastron and there is less room inside because of the bench seat set up.

In regards to the 50 (47MPH) speed of the boat, I also would like to know the pitch of the prop. It has to be at least a 21" and those considering a boat should know your probably not going to want a 21" on there if your doing any water sports. That being said, I don't need to go 50 mph on the water, I am more concerned with pulling power for water skiing and correctly propped it could probably do the job....

For a family looking for a first boat, it's nice to know you don't have to buy someone elses problem....

 

[fixb52s]

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I need to find this 175, I have yet to see one without the 3.0. Maybe someone shoehorned the 4.3 in there and is why it was flexing?

Nope, it was a brand new model in the showroom. The 4.3 was an option according to the sheet that was on it. In fact, this boat was ordered by a customer who decided on a larger boat. Maybe it was a dealer built monster?​

 

[Chip73]

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Nope, it was a brand new model in the showroom. The 4.3 was an option according to the sheet that was on it. In fact, this boat was ordered by a customer who decided on a larger boat. Maybe it was a dealer built monster?​

Dang. I bet it was a dealer built monster. That seems like a lot of motor for this light boat Can never have enough I guess.

 

[tashasdaddy]

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imho, who really needs to run 50 mph on the water. i'm sure not going to ski or tube at 50mph. i have a rupture disc, for a skeg breaking at 42 mph.

 

[rondi]

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Nope, it was a brand new model in the showroom. The 4.3 was an option according to the sheet that was on it. In fact, this boat was ordered by a customer who decided on a larger boat. Maybe it was a dealer built monster?​

This must have been a 185. Bayliner has never had a 4.3 as an option in the '03-08 175 models.

 

[Johnny_Law]

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Is there really that much room in a 175 that you could stick a 4.3L in there. If it was a dealer built monster, I wonder what dealer would take the liability of that. Something here smells fishy to me.

 

[greggholmes]

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Hi my name i Gregg and this is my 2009 175. behind it is my 1978 livingston 10'

i haven't even had it in the water yet.

 

[TBarCYa]

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I have a couple things for ya since I own a Maxum 1800mx which is the same hull and mostly the same interior. I emailed Maxum and was told that there is in fact wood in the transom of the 1800mx and it's a 1" layer encased in glass and a 5/8" layer encased in glass. Perhaps the bigger boats don't have the wood in the transom but this information came right from Maxum. My understanding is that the Bayliner also has a wood floor covered in carpet unless you opt for the fiberglass liner in which case you get a full fiberglass tub and snap-in carpet.

The engine compartment is a little tight and I had a hard time getting a second battery behind the starboard rear seat. I'm 5'6" and 165lbs and there's enough room for me to look all around the engine and possibly do some maintenance work if I had to. I didn't see it in the pics, but perhaps when the added the cupholders to the engine cover, they added some sound deadening as well because it's not as quiet as I'd like. It's not loud, but it's not quiet either.

Regarding the 50mph claim, when I did my demo ride, it was me and one guy from the dealer on a very calm lake (probably 320lbs of people) with half tank of fuel and the speedo had us over 50mph at one point. I have a GPS now and based on how far off the speedo is most of the time, I would have to say that we were very close to 50mph on the lake if we didn't get there. On Monday, I had the Maxum out in the Atlantic ocean just off Cape May, NJ and it was a very calm day with 4 adults and we got to 41mph on gps with a full load of fuel and enough gear to keep 3 women happy all day. This is with a 14.5-19p prop.

If you look at the port side console in the pics, on the Maxum there's a hatch there and the stereo is inside the compartment. Perhaps this is an option on the Bayliner.

This is my first brand new boat and I have to say that I'm very happy with the quality whether you call it a Maxum or a Bayliner. If you go with the Bayliner tho, try to opt for the fiberglass liner as it will last much longer than the wood floor covered in carpet and the carpet is removable for cleaning.

 

[Chip73]

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If you go with the Bayliner tho, try to opt for the fiberglass liner as it will last much longer than the wood floor covered in carpet and the carpet is removable for cleaning.

I don't think that is an option on the 175. Bayliner seems to have one formula per boat and sticks with it. My 2008 175 indeed has a wood floor. Heavy, unfinished glass on the wood and carpet. I could be wrong on the option but I looked every 175 and they all were alike minus the outside packages.

 

[tommays]

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The fiberglass liner starts on the 185 as a 786 dollar upgrade an remains and upgrade one the 195 and 205


It becomes standard on the 225 and 245 bowriders


You have to read the spec carfully as it is different on each model group and it does not seem to be offered on the Discovey 195 and 215

 

[rondi]

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So after reading the consensus of this review, it seems to be that the Bayliner 175 is the fastest in it's class, one of the best handling in rough water . . . . and . . . the least expensive?

Not to mention, the most available interior room (I can't think of another 18' or smaller with more cockpit space).
I think we may be seeing quite a few of this model being purchased especially in light of the current fuel prices.

 

[TBarCYa]

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Fuel economy is the big reason I went with the 17.5' with the 3.0L instead of the 18' with the 4.3L. It didn't hurt that I got more interior room at the same time since it doesn't have the sundeck out back.

 

[Chip73]

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Fuel economy is the big reason I went with the 17.5' with the 3.0L instead of the 18' with the 4.3L. It didn't hurt that I got more interior room at the same time since it doesn't have the sundeck out back.

Space was the number one reason I went with my 175. Then price. Now that I have the space, a swim-platform is next to give me the sun-deck/play area and I still get to keep my space.

 

[TBarCYa]

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Does yours have the swim platform in the pics or is yours different? The rear of mine looks just like the Bayliner 175 in the pics except my grab handle is metal and shiny.

 

[Chip73]

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Does yours have the swim platform in the pics or is yours different? The rear of mine looks just like the Bayliner 175 in the pics except my grab handle is metal and shiny.

As far as I know there is not an OEM swimplatform for the 175, I am going to buy my through www.swimplatforms.com They make custom ones for most boats. They are a bit pricey but I have heard nothingbut good things.

 

[Gary H NC]

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^^^

 

[govols019]

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Were there any storage compartments under the bow seating?

 

[jdamron]

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I am considering purchasing this boat as my first new family boat. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to get the best price? Even though the MSRP is less than $13,000 the dealers I have been to have it for much more including freight charges, dealer service charges, etc. Also, the ones I have looked at have the bimini and possibly some other add-ons. The best price I have had offered so far is $15,969 out the door -- this includes the bimini, stereo package, coast guard kit, all dealer charges, state tax, county tax, and title and registration. Does that sound fair? Or, is that still quite a bit over the basic MSRP?

Also, how do you guys think this boat compares to the Tahoe Q4 SS? My wife likes the way the Tahoe looks much better, but the out the door price on the Tahoe is about $3,000 more than the 175 Bayliner.

Thanks.

 

[Gryphon]

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I have been doing a lot of reading and comparing myself, mostly between 3 boats, Bayliner 175, Glastron 175 and Tahoe Q4. From reading and talking to people, the Tahoe has a rep for being a lesser quality boat than the other two. When I purchase it will be the Bayliner 175 as a first new boat. Hope that helps.

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: The 2009 Bayliner 175 review

To answer Govols question,There is plenty of storage under the bow seating.