Bayliner 2655 Ciera 2002- costs

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I’m considering a Bayliner 2655c 2002. The boat is reasonably priced , no bow thruster. Single engine.
I want to know how she will handle on the Thames. I’m used to a Viking 22 with outboard! So used to winds taking us and throwing ropes to pull into tight spots, but my mooring slot is tight and I know it takes some practice to get used to the bigger boat.
I know overall costs are going to be more, but what would a full tank cost? And how long would it last ticking over on days out, weekends away on the thames. Probably will do more daily cruises than overnight trips.
Also considering a Bayliner vr5 bowrider, big 115hp outboard engine. 2019, Smaller boat, but a good day boat. I know service costs will be considerably cheaper but the boat is £10k more expensive so weighing up the cost of boat for size of boat and how often we’d use it.
Any advice welcome on these 2 different boats
 
Single engined sports cruiser on an outdrive and no bow thruster, you are braver than me. It will be blown around and a pig to handle with any wind into tight spots and locks. To manage it, all the covers will need to be off if there is any wind. How much will a tank of fuel cost, -look up the size of the tank and the cost of presumably petrol at a marina. On the non tidal Thames it will be sipping fuel, as you'll be at little more than tickover.
 
Assuming you're in the non-Tidal Thames, agree with Neil1300r, this is a sub optimal choice for the river; I also don't see the point in buying a boat with a 200+ HP petrol engine for river use where you're speed-restricted all the time.

Assuming it's the one at Shepperton, looks like the canvases could be left in place.

As for the bow rider - same comment about engine power; guess you need to decide if you want a day boat or something you can sleep on with some comfort.
 
I had a 2755 on the Thames in the 90s, for a year. True, it was difficult to moor in a marina in lots of wind (and with very little experience) but out on the river and in locks, it was fine, but a bow thruster would have been super useful. Petrol consumption was minimal at tickover. Spent many nights on board bankside exploring the upper Thames, was great fun. A little suitcase petrol genny would also be useful. Not sure I had it serviced in my year of ownership, but plugs, filters etc shouldn't be too onerous.
 
lizziG said:
Hi
I’m considering a Bayliner 2655c 2002. The boat is reasonably priced , no bow thruster. Single engine.
I want to know how she will handle on the Thames. I’m used to a Viking 22 with outboard! So used to winds taking us and throwing ropes to pull into tight spots, but my mooring slot is tight and I know it takes some practice to get used to the bigger boat.
I know overall costs are going to be more, but what would a full tank cost? And how long would it last ticking over on days out, weekends away on the thames. Probably will do more daily cruises than overnight trips.
Also considering a Bayliner vr5 bowrider, big 115hp outboard engine. 2019, Smaller boat, but a good day boat. I know service costs will be considerably cheaper but the boat is £10k more expensive so weighing up the cost of boat for size of boat and how often we’d use it.
Any advice welcome on these 2 different boats
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We had a 1990 Bayliner 2651 ciera which turned into the 2655 in 1991 ( the 2002 was slightly updated from that)

We moved up from a single outboard 18ft boat and had no problem with berthing at all ( it was much easier than twin outdrive flybridge that followed)

We had it 3 years ish , we took it across the Channel to Paris
At slow river speeds I ignored fuel use as it was minimal
we had the V8 5.0L 230hp

In my opinion the 2655c will provide you with better value despite using more fuel as you can stay over in the accommodation making it more usable #Arguably making it cheaper per day to use
 
I looked at a 2655 Ciera, honestly I wouldn't be put off with a single drive and no bow thruster, yes, you need to be aware of the elements wind tide etc I don't have one on my single engine outdrive 28ft boat and there have only been a few occasions that I would have liked a bow thruster in the past 6 years in the Solent. Get some training on board your own boat, and no we don't crash into anyone else's boat before the keyboard warriors start.

What engine does it have, petrol or diesel? Thats going to make a significant difference to your running costs, but at tickover speeds consumption is low.

We have found our average servicing costs for our single KAD43 VP diesel is £600 per year and £400 for the outdrive, with new bellows every few years, thats with VP parts, it could be cheaper with pattern parts.

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