Bayliner Element Likes and dislikes
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- čas přidán 13. 04. 2021
- A video about what I like and dislike about the new Bayliner.
Summary:
Overall, the Bayliner e16 is a good entry-level moderately priced boat depending on what options you add. I would recommend it especially for new boaters or those who already know they want a smaller boat. Be aware the price goes up fast when you add options.
It's very stable in the water most noticeably when getting on/off the boat, moving around in the boat, and at lower speeds. It is also very easy to launch and retrieve. It's very light and easy to tow. Including the boat, motor, trailer and usual things you'll put in the boat the total weight is around 2,400 pounds, which can be towed by most cross-overs and SUV'S.
Some things you may want to consider before buying is what you will MAINLY use your boat for, e.g. water sports, fishing, etc. and then add those options to your buying configuration. No matter what you'll use it for a must-have in my opinion is the bimini top which works really well. I would also recommend the break-away tongue on the trailer it really helps with storing in a garage. If you plan on doing alot of fishing and you're not a handy-person get the fish finder option and live well.
You may want to add the tow-bar, wakeboard rack if you plan on doing alot of that and in that case you'll want the 75hp motor (remember the price goes up fast when you start adding options).
Be aware that the advertised lower price you typically see on the internet is without any options and with the smaller 50hp motor, which most people would agree is really not a good choice if you plan on towing any tubers or skiers.
Unless you plan on parking your boat in a marina or somewhere outside all day long I would not recommend the boat cover, it is an expensive option and takes awhile to put on and take off. I don't even use mine since my boat is kept in my garage.
Another consideration is where you plan on using your boat. I learned in my first outing these boats do not handle aggressive-choppy water as well as classic v-shaped hulls. Stay clear of big fast-moving boats that produce large swells. I can't yet say how they'll do in saltwater but for now I'm sticking to lakes and the bay-side of salt water where there's less likely a chance to see the large waves.
The stereo option is over-priced and the quality is not as good as what you can find out there for the price but again if you are not a handy-person you may want to add the stereo option (you'll wish you did later on). Cutting into the fiberglass and doing the electrical connections is not rocket science but it is not a walk in the park either. At the local pro shops I got installation pricing between $250-$375 for a stereo and speakers installation plus the cost of the equipment of course.
Regarding the Mercury 4-stroke 75hp motor. I love it. It is so quiet when it's in idle in the water you can't even hear it's on. Starts on the first crank every time so far. For reference, with 4 people in the boat, full tank of gas, usual stuff one takes on the lake, this motor provided plenty of power to get up to 30mph at 3/4 throttle more/less. Since I'm still breaking in the motor I have not gone full- throttle yet. I have heard that with a fully-loaded boat you will have a hard time getting to 30mph on the 50hp motor but I can't confirm that since I don't have one to test. Leave comments if you have the answer to that one please.
Regarding the trailer I think the black color looks nicer but I went with the galvanized to avoid any future paint chipping- rust issue's but I believe either works well. Very easy trailer to work with I love it so far. Be aware unless you can get it worked in the deal by a dealership the trailer does not come with a spare tire or spare tire holder (est. $120 for both).
Finally, there is also the e18 which is rated for up to 9 people vs the e16 which is rated for up to 6. It's nice to add 3 more people on your boat but consider that you'll only get two more feet of space to add those additional 3 people. One of the best things to do on a boat is just anchor and enjoy the water and if everyone is sitting it's fine but when 9 people start moving around it gets crowded pretty fast.
Also determine if the boat will be kept in a garage, which I highly recommend. The e16 with breakaway trailer tongue fits nicely in a standard 20x20 garage even with a car parked inside.
Thanks for watching-
hobbyhorseralph
If you ever decide to keep it docked at a lake you will be happy for those snaps for the cover. So that's not really a bad thing.
How do you get it parked so close to the wall? Skills on backing or are you able to move/adjust it by hand/strength when it’s in garage?
Is your garage 20 feet deep? I have 18 feet 9 inches to work with. Do you think it will fit?
I almost bought this but went with the Tahoe t16. The gas tank being under the seat was the big reason why.
Yeah it seems cheap to me but it wasn’t a deal breaker.
I hate that this boat doesn’t have a fuel gauge on the dash. I have the 60HP Mercury on my E16 and it’s definitely lacking. I think at the end of the season we’re going to upgrade to a bigger engine and boat
@@Lukeczekaj you are correct seems like for 21k you’d get a fuel gauge! I have learned that half a day on the water uses about half a tank so I’m pretty comfortable knowing I won’t run out of gas but still I know what you mean.
@@hobbyhorseralph1116 @Lukeczekaj I have the app from Mercury "Vessel View". It estimates fuel consumption based on the engines activity. Bluetooth enabled.
It has to be a built in tank to have a fuel gauge. Portable tanks have the gauge on the tank.@@Lukeczekaj
Do you still have it?
A 50hp is about half of what this boat needs. I had a Bayliner Capri 160 with a 90 and I would not have had it any other way. As for Bayliners, those from the 80s and early 90s were junk. The later ones are much better.
hi, we have the same boat 😂
It's a shame it's only rated for a 75. A 90 or even a 115 would be a much better motor for a boat as heavy as that thing is. I feel sorry for anyone who put a 50 or 60 on a boat that probably weighs north of 1300 pounds. This boat with 4 adults, full fuel and a cooler would barely get on plane with a 50. It's terrible the way dealerships package boats with small motors to make a nice sticker price and then you are bored by the boat after 1 hour. A boat should scare you a little bit at WOT.