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2011 Bayliner 175 Bowrider 17ft 6in / 5.18 m Bowrider Boats |
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2011 Bayliner 175 Bowrider 17ft 6in / 5.18 m Bowrider Boats |
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2011 Bayliner 175 Bowrider 17ft 6in / 5.18 m Bowrider Boats |
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2007 Bayliner 175 Photos
2007 Bayliner 175 Test Details
| Category | Bowrider |
| Length | 17ft 6in / 5.18 m |
| Engine Make | Mercury |
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2007 Bayliner 175 Description
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Bayliner Marine Corp. is globally recognized
for building boats of style and
size, including motor yachts up to 57
feet in length.
However, most day boaters are more familiar
with Bayliner's sport boat line, especially those
popular bowrider models that are so well-suited
to the cottage. If you happen to be looking for a
keep-it-simple yet attractively designed boat in
the 17-foot range, Bayliner's 175 may well be for
you - if for no other reason than its incredibly
low price.
In Canada, the 175 sells for under $15,000,
resting on its own trailer and powered by a carbureted
but reliable 3L MerCruiser sterndrive.
How does Bayliner do it? Offering very few
options is one way. Basically, you get what you
need, not heart-warming features that drive up
the cost. Another way was to build a manufacturing
facility in Mexico, where costs are minimized
and output is high.
Though one might expect fit-and-finish to
be less than perfect, it is very good. The 175's
gelcoat is polished and smooth, while overall
construction is solid. As it is a mass-produced
boat, there isn't a lot of time put into fine-finishing
certain areas, such as under-the-floor storage
bins.
If you're not a seasoned boater, jumping
behind the wheel of something that moves with
wind, waves and current - and doesn't have
brakes - can be a bit overwhelming. Some
builders design helms that are way too busy,
mounting instruments and switches in awkward
to see and reach places. However, Bayliner
understands an operator's main focus should be
on the water and, therefore, mounts all of the
175's analog gauges and accessory toggle switches
on one highly visible panel.
The 175's sensible cockpit seating arrangement
includes a bucket seat for the driver, a
back-to-back lounge for companion passengers
and two integrated aft jump seats flanking the
engine compartment. For its length, the 175
feels very roomy, especially when the wraparound
windshield is open for passengers to
move forward into the bow.
For waterskiers, a stainless steel ski-tow eye
has been mounted securely aft, and a huge gear
locker has been built into the floor. Just because
Bayliner keeps options to a minimum doesn't
mean there is any shortage of convenience and
safety features like beverage holders and grab
handles.
Due to Bayliner's affiliation with Brunswick
Corp., engines are readily available at the best
possible price. The 175's well-installed standard
power package is ideal; MerCruiser's carbureted,
135 horsepower, 3L motor has been in their
lineup for years - famous for being quick, reliable
and easy to maintain.
Throttling up, the 175 accelerates to plane in
record time - 2.2 seconds to be exact. From
there, the hull lifts crisply and requires little positive
trim to reach 30 mph in 5.4 seconds and 40
mph in 8.9 seconds. As usual, the speedometer
indicated a top speed slightly higher than GPS,
boasting 49 mph compared with 47 mph at
4900 rpm.
Though the lake wasn't unusually bumpy, I
was able to generate some waves in order to
observe how the hull handles in rough water.
Considering it weighs just 1,900 pounds, the
175 slices through sloppy conditions very well,
remaining spirited and nimble at high speed.
Some people may call Bayliner's 175 an
"entry level" runabout, a term overused by
builders hoping to see customers upgrade to
larger, more luxurious boats. I personally think
this model makes sense for anyone wanting "a
bang for their buck" - good value, great price.
2007 Bayliner 175 Test Specifications
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Test boat engine: MerCruiser 3.0 L w/ Alpha
drive, 135 hp, 181 ci / 3.0 L, 2V Carb with
Turn Key Start & Mechanical Fuel Pump.
21" pitch aluminum propeller.
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