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Originally Posted by Skid Row Joe
HG,
What do you think of a nice Bayliner? It's the only boat I've been on configured as the above ones. Is Sea Ray near the top of the line in affordable boats? Thanks!
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Bayliners catch a lot of flack from "real" boat owners. They're comparatively inexpensive, light (easy to tow) and give a lot of bang for the buck. They're not unlike the marine equivalent of a Hyundai. Early derision was generally warranted but as time has gone by QC has increased. They're a fine boat for protected waters (lakes, rivers, near coastal cruising).
I was never really a Sea Ray guy until I found mine, however I've been pleasantly surprised at the structural aspects and hardware used by the factory. Plus you'd be hard-pressed to find a "bigger" 21' as far as sleeping accomodations go. That said, we've started looking around at convertibles/SF's in the 31'-34' range. I much prefer running a boat from a flybridge. If I find the right late 70's, all fiberglass 33' Egg Harbor w/galley-up at a distress sale I'm all over it.
My father has the next generation design of the above boat (sistership below and his is even for sale-Anyone interested???) but I like the older design a little more and love all of the varnished brightwork and teak cockpit sole.
Although this is my favorite FG design:
'63/'64 Hatteras 34' SF