Bayliners

[Lund Mr Pike]

I am thinking of purchasing a 2003 Bayliner Cierra 2455. I have heard good and bad about bayliners. I need to know the facts before making this purchase. If these boats are as bad as I have heard how does bayliner stay in business and how come people keep buying them. HELPPPPPPP!

 

[Crupi]

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well ive heard bayliner has been bought by brunswich same people that own searay boats and they build a much better boat i own a 1988 bayliner and yea the floor rotted out lol.. but its like 14 yrs old..

 

[denniz]

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Bayliners come a long way, got a bad name in 88/89/90 for the junk they sold. Were getting in 2003 and they look great. Havent seen a 24 yet.but the 98 2355 was a good boat.

 

[Wellcraft 89]

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I was always under the impression they were under powered, unless you ordered special or repowered it<br /><br />Just my$.02<br /><br />Rich

 

[sho305]

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I just put a transom in a '83 16'. There was little wood in there, and it is only good for a 90hp so that may be why. They did a poor job of sealing up the wood with gelcoat. They sort of sprayed it around and did not do so well. If kept dry it would be ok. They are cheap! And what do you expect? They have a new 17' (175) for $10k with an I/O, not a bad deal for a new boat.

 

[sfels]

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There's nothing wrong with Bayliner unless you're comparing them to Cobalt or something. Bayliner is the Chevy of the boat world, Cobalt is the Cadillac. They are good solid boats and do the job they are designed to do.

 

[Jango]

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I couldn't have said it better Steve.<br /><br />My 88 Bayliner is a GOOD, SOLID BOAT. (yes 1988)<br /><br />If you take care of ANY boat, it will continue to serve you well

 

[trollhole]

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I'M GOING TO SAVE EVERYBODY THE TIME AND TROUBLE OF HAVING TO REWRITE YOUR POST OVER AGAIN ABOUT THIS SUBJECT SO JUST GO TO THIS ONE AND LOOK AND i'VE EVEN PUT A POST TO A PREVIOUS ONE IN THAT ONE ALSO. JUST LOOK FOR MY NAME.<br /><br />Happy boating. <br /> Click HERE for the endless debate over Bayliners.

 

[MrBill]

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Bayliner, as I've mentioned in other threads, recently finished last of 15 manufacturers in a J.D.Power study of 16 to 24 foot runabouts. But obviously they float....and have the same power-plants and drives as most other boats. They continue to sell because the low price is irresistible, they look good for 4 or 5 years, but don't have the life-span or value retension of Cobalt, Crownline or Chaparral. As long as you know what you're getting, Bayliner is a good beginner boat.

 

[SS MAYFLOAT]

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I have noticed that Bayliner makes small itty bitty boats as well as large luxery yachts. Even as far as their yachts are, they are at a lower price compared to their counterparts. All are extremely good looking boats. I own a 27' Victoria Flybridge 1977 model. Yes I have had to do some major repairs, but other makes require repairs also. They did have flaws in workmanship. But I blame that on the person performing the job.<br /><br />As far as JD Power, it is their opinion on what to survey out of all the manufactures. There are lots of boat manufactures that aren't even listed. Why is that? I feel if they are going to make comparisons, then all manufactures should be surveyed!<br /><br />I would opt to buy a new Bayliner if and when I decide to invest in a new one. It is what you want as a consumer. If you want something that is perfect fit a trim, you will not want a Bayliner. Plastic trim a thru-hull fittings to me don't rust and never needs polishing or maintenance. All I know is where ever I go, I always will see lots of Bayliners with the people enjoying themselves.<br /><br />You get what you pay for. Pay more for more, and pay less for less. It is up to you. Good Luck

 

[Crupi]

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i have a 1988 19 foot capri bayliner i paid 500 dollars,, only thing wrong with it is it needs a floor transom and other parts r fine the boat is 14 yrs old prolly set in the rain with the bow down and water standing in the bow... prolly why i did rot... also my freind has a 1988 bayliner capri 16 foot it is in great shape but the pads around the deck need new wood... i have seen much worse out there.. but i do know that bayliner was having it bad and was useing less glass and other materials to build the boat in 1987 1988 1989

 

[gmguy 01]

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My '89 Bayliner is in great shape. I've already had people offer me more than what I paid for it. I feel pretty safe in and I do all salt water boating. I would buy another Bayliner. The only problem I have is that it's too pretty to have fish flopping all over it. So I bought an old wooden boat(lobster boat, built in Nova Scotia) for weekend trips that you are in no hurry for and for fish flopping all over it. It's a lot more work than the Bayliner maintenance wise. But my Bayliner is what you need for water-skis and for cruising right along. Some of these other popular boats will go downhill very fast if not looked after.