graemesutherland
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I am looking for advice have 3 kids wife dog no more than£40,000 to spend have looked at bayliner 285 Larson 29 .Are they any good or are their alternatives
regards
Graeme
regards
Graeme
bayliner 285?
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spannerman
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I can't comment on the Larson, but I had a 2855 for 8 yrs and was very pleased with it, OK its not the poshest boat afloat but you get a lot for your money and its a tried and tested design with hundreds if not thousands sold.
You may have a few rain water leaks seeing as its made for the Florida climate but they are easily fixed. I put heating and extra batteries in mine and a calorifier so I could live on it for several days. And when I sold it it went in two days to the first buyer for the full asking price which was exactly 3 times what I paid for it 8 yrs earlier, but it was in as new condition, with a new awning to my own design which made it more user friendly.
You may have a few rain water leaks seeing as its made for the Florida climate but they are easily fixed. I put heating and extra batteries in mine and a calorifier so I could live on it for several days. And when I sold it it went in two days to the first buyer for the full asking price which was exactly 3 times what I paid for it 8 yrs earlier, but it was in as new condition, with a new awning to my own design which made it more user friendly.
Nautorius
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Alternatives include Glastron 279, Regal 2760, Chapparal 270, Monterey 270, Doral 280, Sealine S28, fairline targa 28 etc.
Personnaly I would get the Bayliner, as it ticks most of the boxes.
Cheers
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Personnaly I would get the Bayliner, as it ticks most of the boxes.
Cheers
Paul /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Alrob
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I know im baised but Ive got a 2005 285 which I bought new - great family boat I have wife & 2 kids + large shaggy dog - no problems
if you could stretch to £45K you could get the latest generation 2003>on boat
if you could stretch to £45K you could get the latest generation 2003>on boat
Whitelighter
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Yep, agree with Alrob, the later post 2001 hull is much better than the older, squarer boat. post 2003 boats have the blue hull (like Alrobs) and post 2005 boats have an upgraded wood interior.
Contrary to popular belief, the later boats are solidly built and will take a sea. This is mine from 2005:
Contrary to popular belief, the later boats are solidly built and will take a sea. This is mine from 2005:
Alrob
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jez
I just love that picture - I have it saved hope you dont mind
I just love that picture - I have it saved hope you dont mind
Judders
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Contrary to popular belief, the later boats are solidly built and will take a sea.
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Can't comment on the more modern ones but I took Bayliner to task a year or so ago about the failure of a midships cleat on one of their smaller models and was advised that it was not designed to take a load and that their customer should never have used it for mooring.
Contrary to popular belief, the later boats are solidly built and will take a sea.
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Can't comment on the more modern ones but I took Bayliner to task a year or so ago about the failure of a midships cleat on one of their smaller models and was advised that it was not designed to take a load and that their customer should never have used it for mooring.
Whitelighter
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Not at all. Nice to share /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
graemesutherland
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Thanks for feed back you have a nice boat and it looks like the picture was taken at largs Marina.I am going to see a 2004 took some of your advice but still have to see one inside as none in Glasgow ares for sale.
