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Bayliners, as with most American boats have a shallower V hull, compared to European boats. The reason is that they are generally used on US lakes and inland rivers, where conditions are far easier going then your average UK sea state.
Take a look at something like a Fletcher 19GTS Sportscruiser. Their deep V hull is much more suited to our coastal conditions, and can be picked up for similar money to the Bayliner. The build quality is noticably better, and will better for using in the UK.
Check out something like www.boatshed.com or www.boatshop24.co.uk
Good luck - boating is great fun.
Take a look at something like a Fletcher 19GTS Sportscruiser. Their deep V hull is much more suited to our coastal conditions, and can be picked up for similar money to the Bayliner. The build quality is noticably better, and will better for using in the UK.
Check out something like www.boatshed.com or www.boatshop24.co.uk
Good luck - boating is great fun.
Poltergeist 666 said:
Bayliners, as with most American boats have a shallower V hull, compared to European boats. The reason is that they are generally used on US lakes and inland rivers, where conditions are far easier going then your average UK sea state.
Take a look at something like a Fletcher 19GTS Sportscruiser. Their deep V hull is much more suited to our coastal conditions, and can be picked up for similar money to the Bayliner. The build quality is noticably better, and will better for using in the UK.
Check out something like www.boatshed.com or www.boatshop24.co.uk
Good luck - boating is great fun.
just dont get one with a 3 litre - about as thrilling as a ride on a dead donkey.Take a look at something like a Fletcher 19GTS Sportscruiser. Their deep V hull is much more suited to our coastal conditions, and can be picked up for similar money to the Bayliner. The build quality is noticably better, and will better for using in the UK.
Check out something like www.boatshed.com or www.boatshop24.co.uk
Good luck - boating is great fun.
The low powered GTS is horrific for skiing off. Had a Maxum 1800mx which is a slightly nicer version of the 175, pulled skiiers very well and GPS of over 42knots top ed, didn't like the chop though, completely reliable apart from a slightly sticky stater motor. I would look for something with a deeper v if using in the sea though.
bananaman1 said:
Thanks for the replys,What about a larrson 180 sport ? any good.
I personally wouldn't have one, the main players you want to be looking at are sea ray, maxum , chapparel, maxum and bayliner.Sea ray are a little bit more expensive but do tend to hold there money quite well, all of those four brands make great little starter boats and are relatively easy to sell on when you decide to change.
Plenty of good deals on at the minute.
For petrol, I always budget an average of a litre per n.mile. Always been the same on average from sportsboat to cuddy to 26' small cruiser to 2stroke 'ski. (All single engines, o/b or i/b)
Keeping it on a trailer at home saves thousands and thousands compared to it sitting on a berth of course!
As to a boat of this size, I like Rinkers (had a 270 once), they have a deeper V-hull than some other Americans. I'd have a 6.5m RIB though.
Keeping it on a trailer at home saves thousands and thousands compared to it sitting on a berth of course!
As to a boat of this size, I like Rinkers (had a 270 once), they have a deeper V-hull than some other Americans. I'd have a 6.5m RIB though.
Edited by richardxjr on Wednesday 28th January 09:50
.What we are looking for is preferable a new boat,that can be towed by a honda crv for a max price of about 14k all in
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