I'd say if you plan on having company along, the mid-option 190 hp would be
good. My philosophy on having a little extra power is you don't have to use
it but it's there if/when you need/want it. Here's a link to Brunswick and
from there you can get a lot of info on the the Bayliner 185 and other makes
.... http://www.brunswick.com/boats.html


"Frank Krozel" wrote in message
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Hi all,
My wife has come to terms with buying a new boat.
(This after the lady was towed in three out of four times she was with
me!)
In all fairness, I have been out on my old Signa (1970) with Johnson 100HP
OB many times without incident.
I am looking at a new Bayliner 185. This appeals to me because of newness
(less tows) and warranty. In addition, this type of boat appeals to me as
a
sporty, crusing and skiing boat here on the Chain O Lakes area in
Illinois.
I am concerned about the construction of the boat (is this really
fiberglass
and is it repairable if it has been damaged (boat collision) and also the
standard engine. (Should I opt for the mid-ranged engine HP?)
Are there other alternatives to this in the similar price range?
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