Bayliner 170 OB Boat Test Notes

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Reviewer Lenny Rudow checks the prop on the Bayliner 170 OB.

Overview
An outboard-powered bowrider in a class dominated by stern drives.

Concept

• Design an outboard-powered bowrider with more interior space
• Provide lower cost than stern-drive boats of the same size and nature

Construction

• Fiberglass hull, gel-coated plywood deck, stainless-steel hinges

Performance

• Quiet and clean while cruising, thanks to the four-stroke outboard
• Lower cruise and top-end speeds than comparable stern-drive models
• Great economy

Handling

• Takes waves well for its size
• Maneuverability as good or better than stern-drive models

Features

• A bowrider, with an outboard!
• Tow pylon great for skiing or wakeboarding
• Net pockets in the inwales provide handy stowage

About the author:

Lenny Rudow

Profile

Lenny Rudow is Senior Editor for Dominion Marine Media, including Boats.com and Yachtworld.com. With over two decades of experience in marine journalism, he has contributed to publications including Boating Magazine, Marlin Magazine, Boating World, Saltwater Sportsman, Texas Fish & Game, and many others. Lenny is a graduate of the Westlawn School of Yacht Design who has won 28 BWI and OWAA writing awards.

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This feature was posted on Tuesday, August 30th, 2011 at 12:24 pm and is filed under Boat Test Notes.

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