Went to the boat show yesterday, studied these three boats. Thinking of upgrading to a new boat and looking at these three.<br /><br />I have opinions and such but I want to hear everyone's unadulterated viewpoints.... so let's have 'em!
The Bayliner 185 is significantly more boat than the 175. In every way. If you stick with the 3L motor, then the price difference between the 175 and 185 will not be all that much. Spend some "quality time" sitting in both boats and the differences should become obvious.<br /><br />Kelly
We're here to Help ,...... Not to Do All of Your Research For You........ <br /><br />Get Friendly with that Big Red Search Button at the top of the page........<br /><br />It's All been Said Before....................<br />Lot's of Guys get Pi$$ed when I give My Opinion about Bilgeliners........<br />But,<br />Like I said,..... It's All in the Archives...............
<br /><br />BTW, There's Way More than just 1 Thousand Members here.............................. <br /> 53,515 members, at the moment.....
<br />.<br />I am VERY familiar with the three models, I was looking for Additional input, not base input to build on.<br />.<br />Tommays, thanks for more input.. I was comparing the three boats, referring me to a different model/brand (although appreciated) was not the question. I don't know what "the next big item is the sterndrive merc vs volvo the alpha dog shift is a PITA compared to the volve cone clutch" means????? So, is PITA good? Dunno, and your post states an opinion (i think) but no conclusion. I did look at engine access, thank you. Thanks for the thoughts on engine size etc... appreciated but not relevent to me. I have a definite budget, and anything other than these three are outside of it.<br />.<br />Read the other threads. Don't know much about stingray, they must not be popular out here, can't remember ever seeing one.<br />.<br />NYMINUTE, I did, but the sticker shock is significant. I am in the $11,000 range. Thank you.<br />.
OK,.......... You Asked for It.................
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That translates to,"It's a Better Built Boat"........... More Fiberglass.... Stronger Hull..... Better Resale.....<br /><br />I've read All the Arguements.....Nobody has come close to convincing me that Bilgeliners are Anymore boat Now, than they were in 1980......<br />The Newer 1s just haven't had the Time , to Rot,+ turn to Dust...........<br /><br />I'm Sure that in 2025 the Same posts,+ Questions are going to be, being Asked, <br />"When did Bilgeliners become Better Boats"....And,.. The Answer is going to be the Same,.. "Oh, About 5 years ago" .....<br /><br />Ayuh,... They ARE Cheap.....<br />Ayuh,... They LOOK Good......<br />Ayuh,... They Don't Hold Resale Value.....<br />Ayuh,... They're Still built with the Least amount of Inferior Materials , to create the Illusion of a Quality Boat .......<br /><br />I see the differences between the Bilgeliner,+ the Maxum, is like comparing Chevy,+ Pontiac.....<br />1 is Dressed Better, But,... They're Both the Same Under the Skin.........<br />The Glastron would be a Buick,... Maybe....<br /><br />As stated here Several times,...... If you're limited in your budget,... It Might make Alot More Sense to go with a boat that Somebody Else has Already Eaten the Deprecation on...... <br />If you buy an Entry Level Boat, You'll LOOSE Several Thousand $$, as Soon as you Signed the Papers.... <br />That's Even Before you leave the lot, much less put Any hours on it........<br /><br />In other words, You Can have a $20,000.00 boat for your $11,000.00 If you shop for a boat that's 1 or 2 years old........And,.. If You sell in Another couple of years, Your Loss will be Much Less........<br /><br />A Brand New boat is going to Co$t you Big.......<br />A Brand New Bilgeliner will Co$t you Even Bigger.....Even though the initial check is $maller.........<br /><br />Brought to you by the Voice of Common Sense,+ Reason....................
<br />Good Luck.........