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On 21 Feb 2005 21:40:46 -0800, wrote:
Depends on what you want, and what you want to spend.
Bayliner Trophy boats and Force outboards are not generally considered
among the more elite trademarks.
Thousands of people own and enjoy the same combo.
There are also a ton of "boo birds" ready to tell you how that boat is
a trasher, (without seeing it), based on the name alone.
Be sure to take a very careful look at the specific used boat and motor
in question- all "brand name" bets are off with a used boat. There's no
reason that a Trophy and a Force outboard *must* be suspect, but many
of them were sold to first time boaters who didn't appreciate the
importance of proper maintenance.
A used one that passes a rigorous inspection might prove to be a good
value for appropriate use under proper conditions.
Good advice from the Chuckster.
I would only add that you might want to take the boat to a different
dealer and have them check out the engine out - compression, pull the
lower unit and pressure check it, check the impeller, etc. - the
normal over winter checks I have done on my outboards. An hour of
shop time and you'll have a good idea of how the engine is.
The only other advice I can offer on Bayliners is to check the transom
very carefully and if you buy the boat, change the wheel bearings,
races and seals and install a set of bearing buddies or similar.
Good luck.
Later,
Tom
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