Bryan wrote:

Sea Ray
Larson
Regal
Glastron
Four Winns
Ebbtide
Rinker
Stingray
Bayliner

Chuck,
I climbed around on a Chapparal when I was trying to find a less expensive
boat and it had a cheap feel to it. I don't know nothin' 'bout buildin' no
boats, but I didn't like it because of it's aesthetics and it's feel on the
lot. The Crownline and Cobalt were nice, but out of my boating price range.
Why do you include the Chapparal?

And let's not forget the insightful thoughts from Tom Fournier:

The Bayliner bashing is a form of entertainment by a minority of rec.boats
subscribers. There have been rebuttals by respected members of the industry
only to be flamed by people who choose to remain ignorant. Bayliner is
mentioned in this newsgroup probably 20-1 vs. other brands so the flamers
are actually indirectly promoting the product. Many Bayliner owners have
thoughtfully responded with facts regarding their boats so people who may
not have considered buying a Bayliner may actually reconsider after having
read real life testimonials.

FACT: Bayliners retain a higher percentage of their purchase price than do
most other brands who compete in their size/price range.

FACT: Bayliner offers a high value for the money when compared to competing
brands.

FACT: Bayliner is backed by U.S. Marine, the largest and most profitable of
the over 4000 US boat manufacturers.

FACT: Bayliners are not overbuilt but are purpose built and should not be
confused with boats that offer higher quality lamination schedules, vinyls,
hardware, trim, gauges etc. at higher prices.

FACT: Bayliners are not the best built boats but do offer many thousands of
people the ability to afford to enjoy one of our greatest past times.

Tom Fournier
ABOS Marine Blue Book Editor

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Skipper