HELP! Is a Rinker, Bayliner, or Sea Ray better? Should I buy any of these?

[Neil James Andal]

I am currently looking for a boat in the 18-20' foot range. It
must be an inboard with at least a 4.3L for a motor.

I have come across a Rinker 180 Bowrider, a Bayliner 2050 Capri SS,
and a SeaRay 190 Bowrider. The Rinker has a 4.3LX and is an 18' boat.
The Bayliner has a 5.7L 2bbl and is a 20' boat. The SeaRay has a 4.3 L
and is a 19' boat. The Rinker is roughly $14,000, the Bayliner is
$15,450, and the SeaRay is $16,695. Only the SeaRay has a tarp
included (snap down style). All boats come with trailers. The Bayliner
and SeaRay have depth and trim guages included.

Does any one know which is the best deal or any other better deals?

Are the horror stories I have heard about Bayliner true?

If you can answer any of my questions or have any good advice in
general about purchasing a boat please reply to an...@brookings.net .

[Edward Hale]

In <4p2hjj$r...@news.corpcomm.net> an...@brookings.net (Neil James

I have a new Sea Ray 180 (exactly the same as the 190 except a little
trim). My engine is the 5.0 V8 and the 190 comes with a max 5.7 V8.
My boat runs 51 mph lightly loaded and 49 with four 200 pound adults,
full fuel, two batteries, anchor, and other associated gear. I
wouldn't get the 4.3LX. Pay the extra bucks and get the 5.7.

Ed

[William D. Gerth]

Neil James Andal wrote:
>
> I am currently looking for a boat in the 18-20' foot range. It
> must be an inboard with at least a 4.3L for a motor.
>
> I have come across a Rinker 180 Bowrider, a Bayliner 2050 Capri SS,
> and a SeaRay 190 Bowrider. The Rinker has a 4.3LX and is an 18' boat.
> The Bayliner has a 5.7L 2bbl and is a 20' boat. The SeaRay has a 4.3 L
> and is a 19' boat. The Rinker is roughly $14,000, the Bayliner is
> $15,450, and the SeaRay is $16,695. Only the SeaRay has a tarp
> included (snap down style). All boats come with trailers. The Bayliner
> and SeaRay have depth and trim guages included.
>
> Does any one know which is the best deal or any other better deals?
>
> Are the horror stories I have heard about Bayliner true?
>
> If you can answer any of my questions or have any good advice in
> general about purchasing a boat please reply to an...@brookings.net .

Sea Ray is by far superior in dependability and quality. Friends with
Bayliners are always having trouble and NO resale value. Forget the
Rinker too.
Good Luck!

[red...@sprynet.com]

I own a 1996 Bayliner 2050 SS Capri with a V8, 5.7L motor. This is
the fourth boat I have owned and have been very pleased with the
quality of this Bayliner. As with ANY boat (namebrand) , there are
always problems....I can only speak for the one's I have owned - they
have been quality products. My experience has been if a person
performs the correct maintenance when required as outlined by the
owners manual, most problems can be avoided.

I don't know what you plan on using your boat for, but the best
recommendation I can give you about size of motor is to get the most
horsepower you can afford. My 5.7L V8 does an excellent job getting a
200 lbs + man up on slalom (?). My boat will go 52mph with four
adults, two small children and gear - fast enough for me!!

Happy Boating.....

edh...@ix.netcom.com(Edward Hale ) wrote:

>In <4p2hjj$r...@news.corpcomm.net> an...@brookings.net (Neil James
>Andal) writes:
>>

>>I am currently looking for a boat in the 18-20' foot range. It
>>must be an inboard with at least a 4.3L for a motor.
>>
>>I have come across a Rinker 180 Bowrider, a Bayliner 2050 Capri SS,
>>and a SeaRay 190 Bowrider. The Rinker has a 4.3LX and is an 18' boat.
>>The Bayliner has a 5.7L 2bbl and is a 20' boat. The SeaRay has a 4.3 L
>>and is a 19' boat. The Rinker is roughly $14,000, the Bayliner is
>>$15,450, and the SeaRay is $16,695. Only the SeaRay has a tarp
>>included (snap down style). All boats come with trailers. The Bayliner
>>and SeaRay have depth and trim guages included.
>>
>>Does any one know which is the best deal or any other better deals?
>>
>>Are the horror stories I have heard about Bayliner true?
>>
>>If you can answer any of my questions or have any good advice in
>>general about purchasing a boat please reply to an...@brookings.net .
>>
>>
>>

[Bruce Barnes]

> >EdI'm in the same boat as Ed, so to speak. I am considering a Bayliner,
and have been warned off, but with no specific reasons. Ed refers to
some horror stories; what are these stories? Does anyone have any
recommendations for a family boat, for skiing with the kids and such? I
have seen the Bayliner and Maxum lines.

Thanks in advance,
Bruce Barnes
bruce....@unocal.com

[Terry Glatt]

I bought a 1995 Sea Ray 230 Sundancer as a left over, brand-new, two
months ago.

I too was warned away from Bayliner. However, my Sea Ray had a leak in the
cabin associated with the anchor locker drain which was a craftsmanship
issue. We were getting a huge amount of sea water in the cabin. Not what
you expect from a new "Sea Ray".

They fixed it, and now we have another leak in the mid-berth! This boat is
two-months old and its a "Sea Ray". I ended up with Bayliner nightmares
but paid extra for Sea Ray.

Go figure. I'm starting to believe they are all the same anymore. I never
had a problem with my Grady White.