Bayliner boats are *not* the greatest.
They build a boat sort of like GM builds a Chevy.....

For many people in many applications the boats are extremely adequate, and
Bayliner enjoys one of the best owner loyalty numbers of any trademark
(detractors will tell you that's because all other dealers throw you off the
premises if you even suggest you'd like to trade in a Bayliner......but that's
patently false).

On a 15 year old Bayliner, you'll notice some sloppy fit and finish issues.
Many of these will be fairly obvious but not really consequential. (Two
adjoining panels of interior upholstery that don't meet up very well may look
bad, but won't compromise the safety of the boat). Other issues will require an
experienced surveyor to detect.

Some Bayliners (and some other boats as well) from that era will have issues
with stringers. Have your surveyor check for deck or hull delamination, (as he
would with any brand of boat).

Don't let anybody even begin to suggest that you can judge the relative
condition, quality, or value of an older boat based upon brand name alone. That
exercise can be pretty arbitrary when a boat is new, but toss in the vagaries
or owner maintenance over 10-15 years and all bets are off.

Selecting the right boat depends a lot on the local conditions and intended
usage.
Spend an afternoon at the marina or boat ramp and ask owners of medium sized
Bayliners how they use their boats and whether they are pleased with the way
the boats handle the local conditions.

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