Posted: October 04 2006 at 15:42 | IP Logged

I aminterested in  buying a 2655 or a 2855 express cruiser to live on. Can any one share their thoughts, pro and cons. I hear alotabout the quality of Bayliner, not good. But I am constanly compairing them to other boats and the ergonomics of the interior tend to blow away others much more expensive. am I delusional or what?  I have also been told that the quality is better if I purchase a 2001 or newer. I also am only considering a single engine, for gas and maintainance reasons. Is this a  smart choice.

I sold my 1971 Coronado 27, that I lived on for 2 years and miss living on the water.

I would love to hear any and all thoughts and opinions!

Thanks

Ed

Posted: October 04 2006 at 17:04 | IP Logged

I am in Long Beach CA. Have you had any quality issues? how is your fuel consumption? Which motor do you have?Are you in fresh water or ocean. I wil keep it inthe water here in the ocean. I have a slip already.

Ed

Posted: October 12 2006 at 20:30 | IP Logged

I have a 26' Regal Express and clauterphobic even for one night out!  You want to live on one? 

Since we're serious about the boating stuff, we're thinking about a 38' Bayliner.  Make you a good deal on a Regal!

Posted: October 20 2006 at 11:06 | IP Logged

the 28 is plenty for a single person....there is no problems with quality...I used to have a 24 and thought that a 285 or 2855 would be a nice boat..we ended up with a maxum and haven't looked back...a 5.7ltr would be minimal for an engine...it's a heavy boat for it's size...as far as quality goes...they are built well and alot tougher than people think....make sure you get a surveyor to look at it before buying.....remember ...it doesn't have the bling of say a searay or other more expensive boat....

fuel consumption is about 14gals/hr depending on sea conditions and hull conditions...best of luch....

Posted: January 12 2007 at 16:19 | IP Logged

Hi:

I used to have the smaller Command Bridge and recently I bought a new 2856 Command Bridge with the 7.4 Ltr Bravo III. I added the radar arch with a post extension then a complete flybride enclosure. Next I added a bow thruster for 'one person cruising'.

The boat runs great, the fuel consumption is low with a cruise speed of 24 - 26 mph and a top speed of 38 mph. in runs like a speed boat. This is a dry boat for rough Atlantic waters, and a great live on boat. Good luck with you choice of boats and enjoy.

Matt

Posted: February 01 2007 at 23:07 | IP Logged

I also am looking for a boat in the 26 to 28 ft. range and I have been impressed by the looks and features in the Bayliner.  I haven't ridden in one so I don't know how well they ride.  I don't want a boat that is skittish or pounds excessively.  I read that you want a boat with 20 degree or better deadrise but all of cruisers in this length range are 16 to 17 degrees.  What can anyone tell me about the ride?

Thanks.   Milledge

Posted: August 08 2007 at 00:17 | IP Logged

Hello

I have a 2955 avanti and it is a great boat and like most bayliners the cabin is a great layout it is a heavy boat and rides great just like the big costley boat

i have a 454 mercrusier with b2 leg and twin props on it and she runs great

it has a nice 10ft 6 beam on her so she is wide as well

just do your homework on it but it is a good boat

Posted: August 23 2007 at 21:29 | IP Logged

I had a 185 runabout for three years and never had a problem with it.  We recently purchased the 245 bowrider and really love it.  I found some minor cracking in the deck, probably from a void.  The dealer is fixing this.  In my family we have had Bayliner, Carver, and Proline boats.  The only one that we didn't have problems with was the used 10 year old Bayliner we first bought.  The others were new and we had major problems from the start.  Bayliners are a good no frills boat that gives you the basics at a good price.