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"New" boat comparison - Bayliner vs Larson
Hi Paul. I agree, the Cierra is a nice boat. But again, we are talking
completely different models. The Capri is Bayliner's entry level boat whereas the Cierra is their top-of-the-line PC cruiser. I have a dockmate that has a nice '99 model 28' Cierra. Beautiful, roomy boat, But when placed alongside my Formula 27 PC, again, we are comparing apples and oranges. Once again, I re-re-re-state, Please take a USCG boating safety class. In any event, look at my website for a closer look at the drive on the Bayliner in question. I bumped the gamma up a bit to see more detail in the drive, and it looks like it has corrosion damage to the lower unit. http://www.home.earthlink.net/~aartworks/bayliner.html Capt. Frank Paul Schilter wrote: Capt. Frank, I think boats need to be matched up to a captain and a body of water. Perhaps more so to the captain. My brother in law has a 23 foot Bayliner Ciera. I always been impressed with the usable room and all the amenities for the price he paid. The problem is he boats on Lake St. Clair in Michigan. This is a large shallow body of water, which on weekends has a steady chop of 3 to 4 feet. Also he generally subscribes to two speeds, idle and pedal to the metal. Consequently his boat has a lot of spidered gelcoat. Now if perhaps he had a Fountain offshore racer or he was a mellow sort of a driver or he operated on calmer waters, there wouldn't be a problem........ Paul "Capt. Frank Hopkins" wrote in message link.net... Hi Trevor, Basically there is no comparison. We are talking apples and oranges. The Bayliner "Capri" is an entry level boat. Thin hull! A little short on amenities, Spartan really, and a 4 cyl 130 hp or 135 hp (depends on which engine is installed) coupled with a basic alpha drive. The Larson is a high end, well built boat, with a fine reputation. It includes a 6 cyl 190 hp, and other amenities such as dual batteries (can save you a tow) and pump-out head. You will also find the items such as upholstery and in dash instruments are a better quality. You will find the Larson is a safer, much better built boat which will hold its value much longer. Capt Frank Trevor wrote: Given both in good condition (survey etc) - might I get some feedback from this fine group on the following two boats? http://adcache.boattraderonline.com/6/7/2/50710772.htm http://adcache.boattraderonline.com/6/4/8/40244748.htm Thanks much... tcGb, -trevor |
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