I have this very same boat except it is a 2008 model. The only difference is I chose the lounge seat option on the driver's side because I like to be able to sit on top of the seat so that I have a better view of the surroundings while driving. I actually just got back from the lake with mine about 3 hours ago. I paid $14609 out the door for my 2008 back in June. With me and another passenger, 9 fishing reels, a full tank of gas, 8 life jackets, a 18 pound anchor, battery jump box, 2 huge tackle boxes and a huge cooler on a some chop into the wind we got the boat to 49 on the speedo. This is only the 5 th time I have taken it out and am still getting used to it. With 5 people in the boat I have gotten it to 47 on the speedo on some chop. This boat is basic but it is rock solid. It jumps on plane and will pull skiers and tubes all day long. It has the same exact hull as a Searay and I think it handles pretty well in rougher water for only 17.5 feet long. I have had it out when I storm blew in that had 50 mph winds and we went through some large waves but I never felt unsafe in it. On july 4 th we ran it all day long with 8 people in the boat and were still hitting low 40's in very rough chop. If you are on the fence about whether to buy this boat, you will not regret it. Bayliner also has great resale. My previous bayliner was a 1988 model and I sold it for $3400 back in 2007.
