Bayliner?

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vern2459

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Can anyone,tell me what model this Bayliner is,if it is a Bayliner and what length it might be? I could NOT attach the picture to this post,how come?
 
Vern, gonna be kind of hard without photo. The photo needs to on the internet somewhere I use Photobucket ... from there it is fairly easy.
 
I looked at every picture on Bayliner.com and i cannot identify this boat model
 
I have the same vintage boat. I bought mine for $3000. It came with a new trailer. I repaired the engine. They made two models of the Trophy, the Bayliner 2160 or 2359.(21 or 23feet) Your pictures are of the 23'er. They came with Volvo 4 cylinder I/Os or Outboards. Most had undersized engines because of the first real gas crunch. (.35cents up to .75cents a gal)(!)

I believe this model was made between 85 and 89. There's a lot of clean ones around for $3 to $8000. The one in the picture may not be worth anything without a trailer and engine. (check out the costs)

I like this vintage. They have a good lay out, are quite roomy and are a little heavier built than the 90s vintage "Eurostyle" boats.

The enclosed cabin will keep the sun and rain out, though, extends back a little further into the cockpit than I would like to see. This is a common set up for fishing boats up in Oregon, Washington and Alaska. (where it rains alot) The upper decks of this boat are fiberglass covering plywood, so check for soft spots. The owners I've talked to thought the 3 liter engine was just barely adequate. Most owners repowered to a V-6 or small V-8. If fuel mileage is an issue, the 3 liter may be just fine.

The bilges tend to drain forward on this boat. It's wide in the back and narrow up front, so the bow settles in a little more forward, causing this condition.

When I took my boat out for a test ride, I found it had a decent ride, probably due to the deep V hull. The boat was just a little more tender than those boats that have a flat bottom at the stern.

In summary, a good, inexpensive, roomy, easy to trailer, hard top fisherman.

The bad, the hard top can be restrictive for some people, any 20 yrs old marine power plant will be pretty tired. Check for soft spots on the deck and transom. Sometimes the forward hatches need to be replaced. I think the common replacement is the Bomar N2309. I didn't like the thin 1/2" wood used on the gunnels. I don't want the rod holders tearing out of them, so I replaced it with a thicker piece of wood.

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I'm not sure I understand the question as all the info is listed in the link you posted.
 
I agree...about 15-20 year old precursor to the Trophy. That's a rock solid, tougher-than-nails hull design...built before Brunswick got their hands on the company and turned everything into pool tables and bowling balls. You could set that boat on its top and it wouldn't care.

If it's a fair price...get it!
 
very late 80's perhaps 89 or early 90's trophy...If I remember correctly the 87 and 88's where blue...
 
The picture of my boat with the Blue sides is an 86. I've seen the same hull with tan on the sides.
 
Its sound and a good buy at $1500 from a family member.They baught it last year and sold it too me
 
quote:
Originally posted by Monterey10

I have the same vintage boat. I bought mine for $3000. It came with a new trailer. I repaired the engine. They made two models of the Trophy, the Bayliner 2160 or 2359.(21 or 23feet) Your pictures are of the 23'er. They came with Volvo 4 cylinder I/Os or Outboards. Most had undersized engines because of the first real gas crunch. (.35cents up to .75cents a gal)(!)

I believe this model was made between 85 and 89. There's a lot of clean ones around for $3 to $8000. The one in the picture may not be worth anything without a trailer and engine. (check out the costs)

I like this vintage. They have a good lay out, are quite roomy and are a little heavier built than the 90s vintage "Eurostyle" boats.

The enclosed cabin will keep the sun and rain out, though, extends back a little further into the cockpit than I would like to see. This is a common set up for fishing boats up in Oregon, Washington and Alaska. (where it rains alot) The upper decks of this boat are fiberglass covering plywood, so check for soft spots. The owners I've talked to thought the 3 liter engine was just barely adequate. Most owners repowered to a V-6 or small V-8. If fuel mileage is an issue, the 3 liter may be just fine.

The bilges tend to drain forward on this boat. It's wide in the back and narrow up front, so the bow settles in a little more forward, causing this condition.

When I took my boat out for a test ride, I found it had a decent ride, probably due to the deep V hull. The boat was just a little more tender than those boats that have a flat bottom at the stern.

In summary, a good, inexpensive, roomy, easy to trailer, hard top fisherman.

The bad, the hard top can be restrictive for some people, any 20 yrs old marine power plant will be pretty tired. Check for soft spots on the deck and transom. Sometimes the forward hatches need to be replaced. I think the common replacement is the Bomar N2309. I didn't like the thin 1/2" wood used on the gunnels. I don't want the rod holders tearing out of them, so I replaced it with a thicker piece of wood.

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Are you sure its a 2359? or a 21?? model? year of 1989 there bouts? I baught it for $1500
 
I was discussing my friends boat the other day as I was preping my little boat. I told him I got 3 MPG (302 V8) and he was getting 2 with a 4cyl in his 21' trophy. Finally figured out he was talking gallons per hour and I was talking miles per gallon. At todays gas prices, that boat is a steal if it runs.
 
Monterey10..................you think that 225 Honda is too small or too big for this size?(weighs roughly 485-500 lbs)
 
I have the 1983 model and it was called Model 2060 Fisherman Trophy. This looks like a later version because of the lifting strakes. By the size of the cabin windows I believe this is the 21 foot model. If I remember correct the 23' had a dining table on the port side where the 21' only had a forward facing seat.
Great boat with any engine other that a 4 cyl.
Manny/ OldDestin
 
The last two digits of the HIN (Hull Identification Numger) on the transom should give you the model year.
 
Freddy
Either I have the wrong HIN or that did not apply to all years. I know my boat is a 1983 but the last 3 #s are 833. March 1983?
Manny/ OldDestin.
 
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Originally posted by OLDDestin

Freddy
Either I have the wrong HIN or that did not apply to all years. I know my boat is a 1983 but the last 3 #s are 833. March 1983?
Manny/ OldDestin.

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March 83 is correct. That boat pictured was alo called the trophy and came in two or three colors. It was a fairly heavy boat and the I/O versions came with a 4 cylinder or a 350, the four banger was okay for 1 or two guys but above that would barely plane. I don't remember if they were cored or not but I don't think so. Were tough as nails as they were intended to be an entry level boat and built to withstand neophyte abuse.
 
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