Bayliner 175 BR Boat Test Notes

Watch our Bayliner 175 Video Boat Review

Filming the Bayliner 175 on the Tennessee River

Overview
A small , inexpensive, but competent bowrider.

Concept

• Design a bowrider with more interior space than prior models.
• Provide lower cost than the competition.

Construction

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

Performance

• Sporty; we broke 42-mph.
• Though it’s louder than a four-stroke outboard, it’s not as loud as some similar stern-drive models.

Handling

• Takes waves well for its size.
• Wanders a bit at slow speeds.

Features

• Narrow gunwales noticeably increase useable interior space.
• The swim platform is huge for this size boat.
• 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.

Website

http://blog.boats.com/2012/08/video-bio-lenny-rudow/

Google+

Connect with Lenny Rudow on Google+

Read more

This feature was posted on Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011 at 2:34 pm and is filed under Boat Test Notes.

Tags: Bayliner 175, Boat Test Notes, Lenny Rudow, video boat review