" JimH" jimh_osudad@yahooDOT comREMOVETHIS wrote in message

Nice explanation Chuck.

The problem is, as you state, the lingering feelings about Bayliner, which
may then have an effect on resale. For that reason some folks continue to
steer clear of them especially when considering new boats.

Reality vs. perception. Sounds like Bayliner has a problem another company
has.....Kaiser Permanente. As a health insurance broker, all I have to do
is say the name and I get an immediate reaction....love em or hate em.
Negative reputation was earned 15 years ago when they drew the bottom of the
barrell, physician-wise. Since then, they've turned it around, drawing
excellent physicians/specialists who want to practice medicine, not be
businessmen.

But their reputation haunts them.

A boat salesman made a comment about Bayliner and their workmanship. He
said, "If they are of such poor quality, why is there so many older ones
around, running just fine." Contrast that to the Vega or Pinto.

My two bits. I'd rather put my trust in a company that is trying hard vs. a
company that is resting on it's laurels. SeaRay comes to mind, in that
respect.

-Greg