on june 1 of this year I purchased the same boat. total cost was 11500. its
a great little boat but dont expect to go ocean cruising with it. my top
speed is 45 mph with a full tank and 49 almost empty, thats with 2 people on
board and full coolers. As far as ski'ing and tubing, it does fine There is
plenty of power in the little 4 banger.
Good luck you will like the boat
Steve
"Woodchuck" wrote in message
.. .
All depends what and where you are boating along with what you expect the
boat to perform like. Years ago I looked at the same boat but passed
after
top speeds were only 30mph and I felt it didn't have enough power for my
family members who wanted to learn how to water ski.

"Mr Wizzard" wrote in message
...
Looking at a 2005 Bayliner 175 runabout (Capri), and wondering if anyone
has
recommendations on it.
Bayliner web sire says $9,995, but Olympic Boat centers say $12,875 out
the
door (tax and set up charge).

Q: -how flexible are dealers with this $9,999 "M.S.R.P." business? How
flexible are dealers in general ?
-what of the 2005 175 (3.0/A-1) in general? The Merc 3.0/A-1 has a
pretty proven track record, right?

Thanks in advance!