"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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Wayne.B wrote:

On Sun, 30 Nov 2003 16:49:52 GMT, "Capt. Frank Hopkins"
wrote:

Bayliner's "fix" for this problem was to put 500 pounds of ballast in
the stern. Make sure your boat is retrofitted before purchase.

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Yes, true story but that was only half the fix as I recall. The other
half was to put a warning plaque on the flybridge about carrying
excessive numbers of people on the bridge. With too much weight up
high (maybe 4 people) the boat would capsize to the outside of a
tight turn.

Another nifty design feature from today's volume and pricing leader.



Hehehe. I love it. Bayliner; the Wal-Mart of boats.

Actually, I believe Wal-Mart was selling Gen-Mar products in some test
markets.

Nevertheless, you're comparing a manufacturer to a retailer. Wal-Mart
provides the same things you buy in other stores, but for less money. Hey,
if you don't mind purchasing Yo-Zuri's, Penn SS's, and Sabiki's for 50% more
elsewhere, then have at it. I spend plenty at my local bait shop. However,
if I'm buying in bulk (Sabiki's, etc), I shop WalMart.

BTW--Sam's Choice bottled water is not only the cheapest and best-testing,
it freezes very well without exploding the bottle...which is very convenient
for icing the cooler.