Thanks for the video. My younger brother bought a 16' Bayliner bowrider with an 85 Force engine back in 1984 for less than $7K (complete) when Bayliner was really just coming out. I had a bought a 19' Regal Cuddy about the same time. Found his Bayliner rode much better than my bigger, heavier and much more expensive boat. He stopped using it in the late 90's and left it at my house. I still have it and believe it or not it's still running. Had replace the seats and a few minor things but can't seem to kill it.
I wasn't familiar with this boat until, a couple of weeks ago, I found a 2013 E16 60HP on Craigslist for $9500. It looked in good condition from the pics. I was very close to driving 5 hours to Key West to take a look and probably buy it, but it sold.
I have the same boat. Just a head up The speedo is off by a few mph. You can use the GPS on your phone to compare or what I did was purchase the mercury vessel view which is a bluetooth device that links your phone to give you alot more information such as fuel level, rpm, speed, navigation and other feature I'm sure I'm forgetting.
I'm happy with it. My only gripe is if you dock somewhere for a short period of time and shut your engine off you have to re-sync. I wish it had an auto sync similar to most cars. But I can get over that. It really makes up for the lack of instruments.
Thanks for the great video .. im actulay taking felivery of mine with the same motor next week.. just ine question what is the wedge thingy for the transom? Is that for travelling it on a trailer? Wiyld live it if you could explain its purpose i didnt quite catch it.. um thinking its something important 🙂 thanks again!
Nelson Vienneau ... yes it is for when the boat is on the trailer traveling. It helps relieve pressure from engine while driving and bouncing down the road. Highly recommended and super cheap for long term care, cost about $30 bucks
Great videos, thanks for posting! Couple quick questions; in one of your videos you mention a transom saver; just wondering what brand/kind you bought. I've seen the arms that attach to the trailer, and then a lot of folks like the M-Y Wedge...which one did you go with, and do you like it? Pros and cons? Again, thanks for the videos!
Joel Nadeau M-Y wedge is what i have. Love it, super easy on & off. Secures nicely and easy storage. I have zero complaints. I have not seen any elements with the arm ones attached to trailer. Thnks!!
Freeman Bastille i personally have no issues with this, i reached out to bayliner last year about this and may make a video on their response sometime. Seems like only a few people have had issues with this. I dont have any knowledge on the mako, looks cool though. If u are wanting to fish i would highly recommend looking at the F16 or F18 element...they are center counsel fishing versions
the video is amazing, I´m thinking about buying this same boat, please do an second review of the boat talking about what do you like or not after this time. thank you, anyways, for showing the boat
How well does this boat handle chop/waves in the 1-3ft range. I’m looking at the 21’ center console version. Is the ride comparable to a skiff? Or is it better
it is a pretty flat bottom boat, it will get through some chop but it doesnt like it very well but it is a very stable boat, the sponsons on each side are amazing. i have heard about quite a few ppl going off shore but having to watch the weather
Great video! No one out there made any videos and this answered nearly all my questions. How much does boat way with trailer? What is the top speed you've been able to get it up to? Is this boat capable of towing you?
Jonathan Ruben hello and thanks for asking..i do not know the weight sorry. It tows great, just make sure u purchase the 75 horse motor. The 60 is way under powered. I have had 5 adults onboard and wakeboard/tube just fine. Top speed is around 36 or so. We typically cruise around 25 mph. This is by no means a speed bot lol, but a awesome family boat! Good luck and feel free to ask any more questions!
i've been lurking and researching 15-19ft boats. i appreciate your video very helpful. is maintenance pretty decent to pay or perform yourself in these smaller boats?
yes it is! that is another reason i purchased the boat, the outboard maintenance is very simple DIY. i made 2 vids on this and the best part of an outboard is that you do not need to worry about freezing water in the block because all the water drains out once you lower it. peace of mind for sure!
@@midwestbuilds i really appreciate it! i'm looking to purchase in 2-3 years so i'm trying to soak all the information i can get. having it in my garage is also a HUGE plus.
Ok So I finally got the boat in the lake. Its very smooth and takes practice getting to know turns and docking., as the M hull is very different from V hull. Top speed a little disappointing ...but as you said, not looking for a speed boat. Only porpoises when you trim up. Pulling up a skier on one ski who weighs 240lbs?,,,,,not so sure it will do that.
I would not recommend it, depending on how many ppl u have in the boat it may not be able to. These boats shouldn’t even have the 60 hp option even if it has bigfoot
Nice video ! How wide is your garage door opening ? I heard you mentioned 7 ft high but not the width . My garage door is 8 ft wide and 7 ft high and my bayliner 175 doesn’t fit width wise .... thinking about trading for e16 if it fits inside.
Hey thanks, go to my element playlist and you will see a video “how well does it really fit”. It goes over in detail the fitment at 3:54 in the vid but i think its 8’10 wide. Thnks!
Question: we are planning to get an element in the spring. My question is, how well does the windshield divert the wind and can you (we) get a higher custom made windshield?
Cris Soto it really is for looks, unless u bend down it doesnt stop wind from your face. I havnt seen anyone with custom windscreens yet. They make an f series style fishing element with a larger screen that may be an option but not sure. Thnks!
I made a great in depth vid on “will it fit”...just checkout my bayliner element playlist and i go over all the dimensions! Id link it for u but its not letting me sorry
Im thinking about E18 but concerned that my Sorento with 3.5K towing capacity will not be able to tow it. I think an E16 shouldn't be a problem. Your thoughts?
it might do okay. but i would be very careful, short wheel base could cause you some issues towing. but it is one of the smallest boats and lightest that you can actually enjoy!
You cant change it, all Bimini tops will be the same unfortunately. Its just the way they lay down in the wrong spot. I later on added some adjustable support poles and it helped a lot!
Good video One thing o had experimented with with my old boat was props Why they put 4 blade prop on such a little motor is beyond me Tray a 3 blade prop and you will do 38-40mph easy
g p good thought! I guess i havnt thought of that, so many are trying different props on the 60 horse i havnt thought of trying that on the 75...that will be a good test for sure nxt year! Thnks!
Brandon Meiwes i think is 8’ 10”. But go check out my bayliner playlist or try the link below! I go over all fitment and measurements m.czcams.com/video/icuwQSpa60M/video.html
Nice review and not many on these! I'm looking to get a fishing boat, but am considering this for the family for the water. How is this as a fishing boat?
RiverRuns NC i think it would do okay, ive seen a couple online with fishing pole holders and such. Very stable boat and would be okay, they do make fishing series of the element. They look awesome but you loose some seating..thanks!
Get 2 pieces of plastic cut them out in the shape of your front compartment silicon them in on both sides you now have 3 compartments instead of on big one. Than if you have dirty muddy anchor it won't make a mess on everything else. P.s. good video thanks I'm probably going to buy the same boat maybe 18 not sure? Thanks again.
If you add the plastic sides to divide the three compartments, you will no longer be able to, naturally, drain the anchor compartment. The reason they all connect is to allow water to reach the bilge area.
Norman Leger you can leave cut outs at the bottom if you get water it can still flow to where it needs to go.you still get 3 compartments. If you wanna keep things dry you can box off compartments with space at bottom. Water can flow if that's a worry an you still get dry storage. Theres always a way.
KaliforniaKaiden Lee haha this is one of my older vids, i do make a lot of element vids...what do u want to see regarding on water? It has been a great boat!! Make sure to check out my other vids including the 1 year owner review for some more info!
@@midwestbuilds I've seen all of your videos thank you for posting, I was looking at the 75 hp one but a 60 hp one came up on craigslist for thousands cheaper than new, $5000 less to be exact. I already have a wave runner and was afraid the slow speed of the boat might give me buyers remorse.
KaliforniaKaiden Lee i would stay clear of it, everyone i have ever spoken to with a 60 regrets it. I mean if your just cruising around the lake and stuff i think u would be fine, but for watersports i would not recommend. Just my thoughts!
@@midwestbuilds thank you, yea some guy wanted to sale his element with th 60 hp motor for $12,900... well he just wants to get rid of it and said just take over the payments. He bought it in 2015 I was looking at one in the boat shop $20,000 for a brand new with 75 hp and $17,000 for one with the 60 hp.. ima take your advice and maybe wait for a faster boat.
What is the height of your garage? I do not recall you mentioning this. And thank you so much. I think I found our new family boat. We have a third car garage that is a similar size just need to make sure the height clears.
Yes we did both, no it did not feel laggy at all. 75 HP had plenty. Im 225 and it pulled me out of the water with zero problems. I have lots of videos in the bayliner playlist showing wakeboarding and tubing! Thanks!
I'd go crazy listening to that 24/7. Reminded me of trying to enjoy lunch at a freeway rest stop picnic table. Lasted about 5 minutes before heading back into the car, windows rolled up.
J DP the E16 is rated for 6 people. U would need a e18 for that many. But ive ran 4 adults and 1 teen with zero issues even when towing tube or wake in this one
@@midwestbuilds thanks, that's unfortunate. I wish it seated 7 and then I would probably risk it. This is one of the few boats that will fit in my garage. I'm also concerned about the 12 gallon tank.
lem0n i personally would not want to take a 16 foot version out in the ocean. It is to flat bottomed. I have seen people do this though while staying close to the inland side or bay (whatever they call it) for safety. Maybe the larger models would do better (longer and more horsepower)? Thnks!
Dave peices of chipped off Styrofoam. Bayliner put it in certain areas, if u hit it with something or rub it then it will flake sometimes. I vacuum this out on my yearly clean up
@@midwestbuilds Thanks for the quick reply! I have been watching all your videos. I like this boat but am unsure if I want the 16 or 18. I have a family of four and two dogs and I wanna be comfortable with all of us.
Josh Brooks really depends on what your doing. Cruising and pulling tube or ski all day it will last prob all day. If we go cruise and find coves and relax etc...we get a couple days out of it.
midwestbuilds thank you. Haven’t had issues with tank it’s been great. Was nervous. But around a lot of gas spots but very expensive to fill there so bring own gas. How do you charge your battery? Mine keeps dying fast. From radio and started turning off red all switch underneath. Auto bilge should still work?
Josh Brooks i ran 2 batteries in mine so i was always protected. I also would turn off that red switch, not sure if it did anything but yea. Bilge i would think works but u could test it by pouring water in bavk with everything off, see if it comes on
comarlopez thats awesome! Thnk you! And sorry to hear about that dealer, i was under the impression that they didnt make an arch that didnt fold anymore, this was due to garage fitment. I would send bayliner an email (contact on their website). Ask them for other dealer info close and give some a call for sure. Bayliner has responded to me in the past within a couple days and they are very helpful! Some dealers are just bein an ass lol. good luck and hope u love it!
I have a 2014 with 60 hp. Top end is 32mph. The element is underpowered with the 60. Terrible hole shot! The 75 is alright but I think this boat could handle 90hp without any problem. The weight of the 90 Merc is virtually same as the 75.
Dave i have a “will it fit” vid that goes over the length more in depth. But roughly with the tongue folded, it is around 18 ish feet...on a truck with tongue out and locked its probably 21 or so give or take
@@midwestbuilds Storing the boat in my own garage is why I am considering the 16 but I don't wanna be uncomfortable. Do you wish you would have gotten the 18? In one of your videos you mentioned you were selling the boat? Any particular reason why?
Dave yep it is still for sale. Being able to store the boat in the garage was a HUGE plus for us and makes life simple. We still love the boat but are ready for something different. I buy and sell quite a bit. Best boat we have owned so far!!
@@midwestbuilds Others have said "not the boat for rough water" what are your thoughts? We live in northern IL on the chain o lakes and on the weekends it can be really crowded out there and be really rough. Do you have any experience with your boat in rough waters?
Dave it is not the smoothest no, the bottom is pretty flat unlike ur typical deep v..we have busy weekend and when it is super rough we usually just slow it down a little. No big issues, but they are the most stable boat at the same time because of the side sponsons
I'd just add this. I own the same with the 60hp. When it's not loaded down it performs okay. That said, it definitely needs a 4 blade prop. I got the Spitfire 13.8 x 11p and that improved the hole shot, big time. It dis lose a little top end speed though, which was expected. What this video doesnt mention, and what I dislike most about this boat is how poorly it handles even small chop on the water. Slam, slam on 1 foot of chop going 28mph. When its glassy it feels great. You cant trim this boat to it's full potential speed with porpoising severely, maybe add trim tabs? But now you blowing too much money on a cheap boat, imo. Would I buy this boat again? No. The "m-hull" is the worst thing about it. Get a model with a v-hull. Not bashing Bayliner though. They put lots of people in their first boats for a reasonable price point.
Robert Gammie good points, but it is a great boat overall for a family getting started. The porpoise isnt a hard fix, for around $100 bucks i installed trim tabs and fixed the issue. They shouldnt even offer the boat in a 60 HP in my opinion. Thnks for sharing!!
Hi Robert, I too purchased a 60hp and I am now looking for a new prop to help with the torque. With respect to the Spitfire that you purchased, would I be able to purchase the same one as yours with the specs that you provided? Thank you as I don't know how to get the right pitch number.
@@reyescampingfun8928 probably. First tell me what your current prop pitch is now and your max boat speed is or current max rpms at wide open throttle with motor trimmed.
@@RobertGammie thank you for replying. Today I took out the boat for the first time and took it slow for the break-in as it is new. My 60hp mercury engine is a 2020 and I imagine the prop is the same as yours as it is a three blade type. I do not know how to obtain the rpm reading as we don't have a rpm cluster. And the max speed i was able to achieve today was between 28 and 29 mph. Thank you for your help.
Roger Chen I can’t say for sure as I do not know the measurements on an e18 model. I can say that with my garage at 19 feet, I only have 3 to 4 inches front and back to work with. This includes me tilting engine down and lowering nose of trailer which helps me fit. So with my 19 foot from wall to garage door, an e18 will not fit. Good luck and hope this helps!
Steven Rae boat does not have a 90 option. Have to move up to a e18, 75 horse is plenty to ski, wakeboard, tube, cruise or anything u want. Im 200+ and have zero issues even with a loaded boat. Thnks for ur comment!!
Im 200 and can pull pretty hard. I do realize its not like being behind a Ski Nautique or Mastercraft. What was the top speed? Could not tell on the screen. Odd that the 160 model comes with a 90 hp but not 75. Packages I guess.
russkielol yes & no, speedo is a touch off. GPS speed with Bimini up was around 33 but it porpoises pretty bad...install trim tabs and you can be smooth at 34 with bimini up and hit 35 on GPS with smooth water. Feel free to watch my nautics trim tab vid for a better idea. Thnks!
russkielol it is for sure not a speed boat...it is a lot more family friendly. 35 for us is way more than we need..it completes the job for tubing around 25 and we wakeboard 20 or less. If u want speed and a better ride then you need a deep V hull boat
russkielol it is for sure not a speed boat...it is a lot more family friendly. 35 for us is way more than we need..it completes the job for tubing around 25 and we wakeboard 20 or less. If u want speed and a better ride then you need a deep V hull boat
Definitely the video I needed to see! Thanks for all the info!
ZPavDesign thanks!!
Thanks for the video. My younger brother bought a 16' Bayliner bowrider with an 85 Force engine back in 1984 for less than $7K (complete) when Bayliner was really just coming out. I had a bought a 19' Regal Cuddy about the same time. Found his Bayliner rode much better than my bigger, heavier and much more expensive boat. He stopped using it in the late 90's and left it at my house. I still have it and believe it or not it's still running. Had replace the seats and a few minor things but can't seem to kill it.
Thats awesome! Thanks for watching!
Great vid. Very informative. Answered questions I had about storing in garage. Thx. 👍
thank you!
This is my next big gift to myself! Perfect for the bay.
Hell yea!!
I wasn't familiar with this boat until, a couple of weeks ago, I found a 2013 E16 60HP on Craigslist for $9500. It looked in good condition from the pics. I was very close to driving 5 hours to Key West to take a look and probably buy it, but it sold.
wow, bummer...they are great boats!
I am buying this exact boat, but in blue. Same year, same everything. This was a very informative video and I thank you for posting it.
I got 2015 bayliner element 16ft 60HP, my top speed is 34 mile/hr. Thanks for your review, very helpful.
Ivy Zhang awesome!
Ok my question for you Ivy. How did you get it go 34mph? Mine can only go 25mph and I have the 60hp 16ft.
Thank you so much for sharing. How long is the widest part of the boat/trailer.
I have the same boat. Just a head up The speedo is off by a few mph. You can use the GPS on your phone to compare or what I did was purchase the mercury vessel view which is a bluetooth device that links your phone to give you alot more information such as fuel level, rpm, speed, navigation and other feature I'm sure I'm forgetting.
James awesome! thanks for the heads up, I have already planned on purchasing vessel view and can't wait to see it work!
I'm happy with it. My only gripe is if you dock somewhere for a short period of time and shut your engine off you have to re-sync. I wish it had an auto sync similar to most cars. But I can get over that. It really makes up for the lack of instruments.
Thanks for the video!
Thanks for the great video .. im actulay taking felivery of mine with the same motor next week.. just ine question what is the wedge thingy for the transom? Is that for travelling it on a trailer? Wiyld live it if you could explain its purpose i didnt quite catch it.. um thinking its something important 🙂 thanks again!
Nelson Vienneau ... yes it is for when the boat is on the trailer traveling. It helps relieve pressure from engine while driving and bouncing down the road. Highly recommended and super cheap for long term care, cost about $30 bucks
Thank you for this video!!! I want one of these boats!! Any issues pulling up a skier with a fully loaded boat??
Trammell Stewart nope it does great, full boat and pulls me up on wakeboard easy!
Great videos, thanks for posting! Couple quick questions; in one of your videos you mention a transom saver; just wondering what brand/kind you bought. I've seen the arms that attach to the trailer, and then a lot of folks like the M-Y Wedge...which one did you go with, and do you like it? Pros and cons? Again, thanks for the videos!
Joel Nadeau M-Y wedge is what i have. Love it, super easy on & off. Secures nicely and easy storage. I have zero complaints. I have not seen any elements with the arm ones attached to trailer. Thnks!!
Freeman Bastille i personally have no issues with this, i reached out to bayliner last year about this and may make a video on their response sometime. Seems like only a few people have had issues with this.
I dont have any knowledge on the mako, looks cool though. If u are wanting to fish i would highly recommend looking at the F16 or F18 element...they are center counsel fishing versions
Greetings from Denmark - great review - Thks Torben
BERG FURNITURE A/S thank you! Stay tuned for more vids soon
Thanks a lot for the video..i was on a boat show i am interesting in one Element
Pedro Torres noce! You will love it, hope you can get one!
Thanks for the review.
Thanks!!
Nice video man! Saved me some time with a pushy salesman!
Awesome, glad it helped!
this is an awesome! Thank you
thanks! more to come! summer is almost here
the video is amazing, I´m thinking about buying this same boat, please do an second review of the boat talking about what do you like or not after this time. thank you, anyways, for showing the boat
Bernardo Silva no problem, I’ll try and have another one up next week
I'd like to see some water tests like pulling a tube or ride quality that sort of stuff I live in republic which I think it's pretty close to ya
Mauricio Rodriguez yes defiantly, I will for sure work on something soon. Definitely some drone shots in action
How well does this boat handle chop/waves in the 1-3ft range. I’m looking at the 21’ center console version. Is the ride comparable to a skiff? Or is it better
it is a pretty flat bottom boat, it will get through some chop but it doesnt like it very well but it is a very stable boat, the sponsons on each side are amazing. i have heard about quite a few ppl going off shore but having to watch the weather
Great video! No one out there made any videos and this answered nearly all my questions.
How much does boat way with trailer?
What is the top speed you've been able to get it up to?
Is this boat capable of towing you?
Jonathan Ruben hello and thanks for asking..i do not know the weight sorry. It tows great, just make sure u purchase the 75 horse motor. The 60 is way under powered. I have had 5 adults onboard and wakeboard/tube just fine. Top speed is around 36 or so. We typically cruise around 25 mph. This is by no means a speed bot lol, but a awesome family boat! Good luck and feel free to ask any more questions!
@@midwestbuilds Thank you.
Thank you for the video
for tuff turn's I had put a traler ball on thr frent of my truck to drive the boat in the garge It work's
steven ramsey sr. Smart idea! I have a tractor with front ball and it would work good!
i've been lurking and researching 15-19ft boats. i appreciate your video very helpful. is maintenance pretty decent to pay or perform yourself in these smaller boats?
yes it is! that is another reason i purchased the boat, the outboard maintenance is very simple DIY. i made 2 vids on this and the best part of an outboard is that you do not need to worry about freezing water in the block because all the water drains out once you lower it. peace of mind for sure!
@@midwestbuilds i really appreciate it! i'm looking to purchase in 2-3 years so i'm trying to soak all the information i can get. having it in my garage is also a HUGE plus.
Ok So I finally got the boat in the lake. Its very smooth and takes practice getting to know turns and docking., as the M hull is very different from V hull. Top speed a little disappointing ...but as you said, not looking for a speed boat. Only porpoises when you trim up. Pulling up a skier on one ski who weighs 240lbs?,,,,,not so sure it will do that.
Edmund Jeige nice! And it should pull them up easy! Hope u get to try it out soon!!
Hi, I’m wondering if the e16 with a merc Bigfoot 60 hp engine is powerful enough to pull a skier? Thanks!
I would not recommend it, depending on how many ppl u have in the boat it may not be able to. These boats shouldn’t even have the 60 hp option even if it has bigfoot
Where do you secure your anchor to the boat?
Nice video ! How wide is your garage door opening ? I heard you mentioned 7 ft high but not the width . My garage door is 8 ft wide and 7 ft high and my bayliner 175 doesn’t fit width wise .... thinking about trading for e16 if it fits inside.
Hey thanks, go to my element playlist and you will see a video “how well does it really fit”. It goes over in detail the fitment at 3:54 in the vid but i think its 8’10 wide. Thnks!
Did you say the trailer comes with the 4-prong plug? But you have an adapter to plug it into the 6-prong receptacle?
prettygirlus900 yep! I run the 6 prog adapter. Works great, not specific reason...they say it makes a better connection i guess
Very informative video. I am wondering the width of your garage door? Can the boat make through a 8 foot wide garage door?
kenny luan i do not think it will. My door is
8’ 11” wide. The trailer fenders are 8’ 3”....so it may have troubles fitting. Thnks!
Question: we are planning to get an element in the spring. My question is, how well does the windshield divert the wind and can you (we) get a higher custom made windshield?
Cris Soto it really is for looks, unless u bend down it doesnt stop wind from your face. I havnt seen anyone with custom windscreens yet. They make an f series style fishing element with a larger screen that may be an option but not sure. Thnks!
ratherbeflying excellent. Thank you. 👍🏽
Dude thank u. This was so informative!!!
Do you still own it and is it worth buying as opposed to renting?
Fernando Orozco hey thanks! Just sold it for a bigger boat. It was the best boat ive ever owned and would recommend to anyone!
Thanks for the review. Much appreciated.
How wide is your garage door opening (inches). I'm trying to figure out if it will fit in my garage (96" wide)
I made a great in depth vid on “will it fit”...just checkout my bayliner element playlist and i go over all the dimensions! Id link it for u but its not letting me sorry
Im thinking about E18 but concerned that my Sorento with 3.5K towing capacity will not be able to tow it. I think an E16 shouldn't be a problem. Your thoughts?
it might do okay. but i would be very careful, short wheel base could cause you some issues towing. but it is one of the smallest boats and lightest that you can actually enjoy!
The e18 weighs 2400lbs with the trailer, you shouldn't have much trouble.
Are you suggesting that I shouldn't add the bamini top that comes in the build online? Should I get it after market somewhere? If so, where?
You cant change it, all Bimini tops will be the same unfortunately. Its just the way they lay down in the wrong spot. I later on added some adjustable support poles and it helped a lot!
Good video
One thing o had experimented with with my old boat was props
Why they put 4 blade prop on such a little motor is beyond me
Tray a 3 blade prop and you will do 38-40mph easy
g p good thought! I guess i havnt thought of that, so many are trying different props on the 60 horse i havnt thought of trying that on the 75...that will be a good test for sure nxt year! Thnks!
What is the width of your garage Door opening? I’m looking at these boats, but want to fit in garage.
Brandon Meiwes i think is 8’ 10”. But go check out my bayliner playlist or try the link below! I go over all fitment and measurements m.czcams.com/video/icuwQSpa60M/video.html
What size motor?
Nice review and not many on these!
I'm looking to get a fishing boat, but am considering this for the family for the water. How is this as a fishing boat?
RiverRuns NC i think it would do okay, ive seen a couple online with fishing pole holders and such. Very stable boat and would be okay, they do make fishing series of the element. They look awesome but you loose some seating..thanks!
@@midwestbuilds fishing series? Ok..will look into that. Thanks!
RiverRuns NC yes look up a “F16” or “F18” element
thanks!
Get 2 pieces of plastic cut them out in the shape of your front compartment silicon them in on both sides you now have 3 compartments instead of on big one. Than if you have dirty muddy anchor it won't make a mess on everything else. P.s. good video thanks I'm probably going to buy the same boat maybe 18 not sure? Thanks again.
Brian trerotola good idea, I’ll have to keep that in mind. I have lots of plans to go! Good luck on buying, I’m going to throw up some more vids soon
ratherbeflying nice looking forward to it good luck
If you add the plastic sides to divide the three compartments, you will no longer be able to, naturally, drain the anchor compartment. The reason they all connect is to allow water to reach the bilge area.
Norman Leger you can leave cut outs at the bottom if you get water it can still flow to where it needs to go.you still get 3 compartments. If you wanna keep things dry you can box off compartments with space at bottom. Water can flow if that's a worry an you still get dry storage. Theres always a way.
There are absolutely no other Element e16 review videos what so ever! I wish somebody would go indept on water review on it...
KaliforniaKaiden Lee haha this is one of my older vids, i do make a lot of element vids...what do u want to see regarding on water? It has been a great boat!! Make sure to check out my other vids including the 1 year owner review for some more info!
@@midwestbuilds I've seen all of your videos thank you for posting, I was looking at the 75 hp one but a 60 hp one came up on craigslist for thousands cheaper than new, $5000 less to be exact. I already have a wave runner and was afraid the slow speed of the boat might give me buyers remorse.
KaliforniaKaiden Lee i would stay clear of it, everyone i have ever spoken to with a 60 regrets it. I mean if your just cruising around the lake and stuff i think u would be fine, but for watersports i would not recommend. Just my thoughts!
@@midwestbuilds thank you, yea some guy wanted to sale his element with th 60 hp motor for $12,900... well he just wants to get rid of it and said just take over the payments. He bought it in 2015 I was looking at one in the boat shop $20,000 for a brand new with 75 hp and $17,000 for one with the 60 hp.. ima take your advice and maybe wait for a faster boat.
KaliforniaKaiden Lee you will be way more happy later! Hope one pops up for ya!
My garage is 18 feet 9 inches. I am not sure if it will fit. It will be really close. Would be hard to test without first buying it.
Get a pole for the bimini, I like it without the pole for putting it in the garage, but we are still restoring ours.
Chris Does What good idea, I will need something like this for sure
What is the height of your garage? I do not recall you mentioning this. And thank you so much. I think I found our new family boat. We have a third car garage that is a similar size just need to make sure the height clears.
Matthew Stanford it is a standard 7 foot tall door. You do have to lower wake rack and trim engine down. Fits great! Thnks!
ratherbeflying your videos have been outstanding. Thank you.
Did you ever wakeboard or tube off this boat? Did the motor feel laggy or slow while doing it?
Yes we did both, no it did not feel laggy at all. 75 HP had plenty. Im 225 and it pulled me out of the water with zero problems. I have lots of videos in the bayliner playlist showing wakeboarding and tubing! Thanks!
Hi, I’m wondering if the 60 hp merc bigfoot is big enough to pull a skier?
I would stay away from any 60 hp. Just not enough power
@@midwestbuilds thanks!
how much for trim tabs? what's the difference reading smart tabs?
Edmund Jeige they are around $130 bucks. They come in different sizes based on boat length. We love them!
Good video, but I kept thinking man, this guy needs to move, I'd go crazy hearing that freeway noise all day.
Sarah Accardi haha funny u say that, i just moved! Hwy, airplanes, & trains. Was terrible but that is gone now lol
I'd go crazy listening to that 24/7. Reminded me of trying to enjoy lunch at a freeway rest stop picnic table. Lasted about 5 minutes before heading back into the car, windows rolled up.
Great videos! Would it fit 4 adults and 4 children and still get up on plane?
J DP the E16 is rated for 6 people. U would need a e18 for that many. But ive ran 4 adults and 1 teen with zero issues even when towing tube or wake in this one
@@midwestbuilds thanks, that's unfortunate. I wish it seated 7 and then I would probably risk it. This is one of the few boats that will fit in my garage. I'm also concerned about the 12 gallon tank.
J DP yea, fuel tank isn’t an issue. It will run alll day on 1 tank
Is it ocean-worthy or too small for anything but fresh water lakes?
lem0n i personally would not want to take a 16 foot version out in the ocean. It is to flat bottomed. I have seen people do this though while staying close to the inland side or bay (whatever they call it) for safety. Maybe the larger models would do better (longer and more horsepower)? Thnks!
what is the green stuff in the storage bin floor?
Dave peices of chipped off Styrofoam. Bayliner put it in certain areas, if u hit it with something or rub it then it will flake sometimes. I vacuum this out on my yearly clean up
@@midwestbuilds Thanks for the quick reply! I have been watching all your videos. I like this boat but am unsure if I want the 16 or 18. I have a family of four and two dogs and I wanna be comfortable with all of us.
Dave with 4 and a fog i would go for the 18 foot. We run 5 people and are comfortable...but 2 dogs depending on size could make it tight
How long does your gas tank last roughly? 13 gallon? Please answer looking at getting 2019 element e16 with 13 gallon tank
Josh Brooks really depends on what your doing. Cruising and pulling tube or ski all day it will last prob all day. If we go cruise and find coves and relax etc...we get a couple days out of it.
midwestbuilds thank you. Haven’t had issues with tank it’s been great. Was nervous. But around a lot of gas spots but very expensive to fill there so bring own gas. How do you charge your battery? Mine keeps dying fast. From radio and started turning off red all switch underneath. Auto bilge should still work?
Josh Brooks i ran 2 batteries in mine so i was always protected. I also would turn off that red switch, not sure if it did anything but yea. Bilge i would think works but u could test it by pouring water in bavk with everything off, see if it comes on
midwestbuilds any chance you could send me pics of your dual battery setup with the wiring etc. ?
Josh Brooks you have instagram? If not let me know ur email or something and i can send ya a pic
Where did you buy the folding arch?
comarlopez the arch was an added option upon purchase. It can be purchased threw any dealer as well after. It is well worth it!
Thank you. The dealer wanted an extra 1200 for the arch and it didn’t fold. I bought my element e because of your videos and I love it. Thank you
comarlopez thats awesome! Thnk you! And sorry to hear about that dealer, i was under the impression that they didnt make an arch that didnt fold anymore, this was due to garage fitment. I would send bayliner an email (contact on their website). Ask them for other dealer info close and give some a call for sure. Bayliner has responded to me in the past within a couple days and they are very helpful! Some dealers are just bein an ass lol. good luck and hope u love it!
How much was the boat?
Jacob Martin base boats run around 13k...with upgraded engine and accessories your looking upwards of 17k or more. Thnks!
I have a 2014 with 60 hp. Top end is 32mph. The element is underpowered with the 60. Terrible hole shot!
The 75 is alright but I think this boat could handle 90hp without any problem. The weight of the 90 Merc is virtually same as the 75.
Eric Parris agreed! A 90 horse option would be perfect
how long is the boat when trailored an the tongue folded?
Dave i have a “will it fit” vid that goes over the length more in depth. But roughly with the tongue folded, it is around 18 ish feet...on a truck with tongue out and locked its probably 21 or so give or take
@@midwestbuilds Storing the boat in my own garage is why I am considering the 16 but I don't wanna be uncomfortable. Do you wish you would have gotten the 18? In one of your videos you mentioned you were selling the boat? Any particular reason why?
Dave yep it is still for sale. Being able to store the boat in the garage was a HUGE plus for us and makes life simple. We still love the boat but are ready for something different. I buy and sell quite a bit. Best boat we have owned so far!!
@@midwestbuilds Others have said "not the boat for rough water" what are your thoughts? We live in northern IL on the chain o lakes and on the weekends it can be really crowded out there and be really rough. Do you have any experience with your boat in rough waters?
Dave it is not the smoothest no, the bottom is pretty flat unlike ur typical deep v..we have busy weekend and when it is super rough we usually just slow it down a little. No big issues, but they are the most stable boat at the same time because of the side sponsons
I'd just add this. I own the same with the 60hp. When it's not loaded down it performs okay. That said, it definitely needs a 4 blade prop. I got the Spitfire 13.8 x 11p and that improved the hole shot, big time. It dis lose a little top end speed though, which was expected. What this video doesnt mention, and what I dislike most about this boat is how poorly it handles even small chop on the water. Slam, slam on 1 foot of chop going 28mph. When its glassy it feels great. You cant trim this boat to it's full potential speed with porpoising severely, maybe add trim tabs? But now you blowing too much money on a cheap boat, imo. Would I buy this boat again? No. The "m-hull" is the worst thing about it. Get a model with a v-hull. Not bashing Bayliner though. They put lots of people in their first boats for a reasonable price point.
Robert Gammie good points, but it is a great boat overall for a family getting started. The porpoise isnt a hard fix, for around $100 bucks i installed trim tabs and fixed the issue. They shouldnt even offer the boat in a 60 HP in my opinion. Thnks for sharing!!
Thanks Robert for sharing your experience with this model of boat. It’s eye catching little boat but looks are 2nd to functionality.
Hi Robert, I too purchased a 60hp and I am now looking for a new prop to help with the torque. With respect to the Spitfire that you purchased, would I be able to purchase the same one as yours with the specs that you provided? Thank you as I don't know how to get the right pitch number.
@@reyescampingfun8928 probably. First tell me what your current prop pitch is now and your max boat speed is or current max rpms at wide open throttle with motor trimmed.
@@RobertGammie thank you for replying. Today I took out the boat for the first time and took it slow for the break-in as it is new. My 60hp mercury engine is a 2020 and I imagine the prop is the same as yours as it is a three blade type. I do not know how to obtain the rpm reading as we don't have a rpm cluster. And the max speed i was able to achieve today was between 28 and 29 mph. Thank you for your help.
What's the length of the garage?
About 19 feet long. At 10:20 I go in depth a bit more
Hi, my garage is about 20’ in length. Would it fit E18 model? What is the total length of your E16 on the trailer? Thanks.
Roger Chen I can’t say for sure as I do not know the measurements on an e18 model. I can say that with my garage at 19 feet, I only have 3 to 4 inches front and back to work with. This includes me tilting engine down and lowering nose of trailer which helps me fit. So with my 19 foot from wall to garage door, an e18 will not fit. Good luck and hope this helps!
Thank you! I guess I will consider E16. The back lane to my garage is pretty narrow..
Hey bud, you are saying Bimini wrong 🤨. It’s the same Bimini as in the Bahamas.
jeff seeb haha nice! Leave it up to me to pronounce everything wrong🤣
Ba-Meany LMAO Its Bim-i-knee
L Bank yes yes i did 😂
lmao ba meany!
um, just drive over the grass ? not gonna kill it every once in a while
Charles Bennington haha not a problem any more! Left that place 😁
Bimini is pronounced “bim-a knee”
Wld do nothing less than 90 hp if skiing.
Steven Rae boat does not have a 90 option. Have to move up to a e18, 75 horse is plenty to ski, wakeboard, tube, cruise or anything u want. Im 200+ and have zero issues even with a loaded boat. Thnks for ur comment!!
Im 200 and can pull pretty hard. I do realize its not like being behind a Ski Nautique or Mastercraft. What was the top speed? Could not tell on the screen. Odd that the 160 model comes with a 90 hp but not 75. Packages I guess.
mid to upper 30's. def not a speed boat haha, but it gets the job done!
Ok 75
buh-MEANY?.... its "BIMMA-nee" ....like the islands off Florida!%
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top speed 35mph?????????????????????
russkielol yes & no, speedo is a touch off. GPS speed with Bimini up was around 33 but it porpoises pretty bad...install trim tabs and you can be smooth at 34 with bimini up and hit 35 on GPS with smooth water. Feel free to watch my nautics trim tab vid for a better idea. Thnks!
35 is freaking slow omg
russkielol it is for sure not a speed boat...it is a lot more family friendly. 35 for us is way more than we need..it completes the job for tubing around 25 and we wakeboard 20 or less. If u want speed and a better ride then you need a deep V hull boat
russkielol it is for sure not a speed boat...it is a lot more family friendly. 35 for us is way more than we need..it completes the job for tubing around 25 and we wakeboard 20 or less. If u want speed and a better ride then you need a deep V hull boat