As Wayne says, it is a bayliner,and along with a dozen other brands
they are all built by Brunswick
corporation...One big difference in construction is the hull
material...Sea Rays are constructed with vinylester resin which is
superior in quality to polyester, and costs nearly twice as much....
Another is the interior finish, the meridian uses less expensive
materials throughout.....That is the reason you can buy a lot more
(size-wise) boat for the money with a Meridian....The thing to consider
is your future plans for the boat....The resale value in
particular....A Sea Ray will hold more value at a price...The
drivetrains can be identical, so that's not an issue...I guess it boils
down to how long you plan on keeping it...If it's a stepping
stone,maybe Meridian will do it for you, if you're looking at
long-term, maybe something else would be a better choice...
regards,
markvictor

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