Bayliner Trophy 2459 Mercrusier 5lt petrol on Alfa drive

[trophy]

Hi, has anybody got experience/knowledge of this particular boat please, the one im looking at is 1998 hull imported over here early 2000,s, it had a new engine 2010 which ha done only 200 hours approx since then. I can imagine there a bit juicy, but is there anything I should be looking out for, thank you.

 

[Elessar]

They have a bit of a bad reputation. Which is undeserved IMO.

The interior is fitted out to a budget but you can see that when you buy it. If you like it then it's all good.

The only weakness is the hull/deck joint. It isn't glassed over inside. I've had problems with this on both my bayliners. Check for leaks or evidence of sealant added to the rub rail.

The fix is to take the rub rail off (accessing the bolts the hard bit) getting sikaflex into the hull deck joint and bolting it all back together. It's an opportunity for a new rub rail if it's tatty which will make the boat look great. It a 2 day job for 2 people.

Also check for leaks into the engine bay from the outdrive leg, as water ingress into the transom isn't unknown, rotting it and reducing the transom shield seal, allowing water in.

Its an engine out job to fix this.

As it's an import you need to check the 240v electrics is all working and it's been swapped over propely. There may be a split 240/110 system with 110 for the battery charger, calorifier etc (fed via a transformer) with 240 going to the sockets.

Finally it should have a CE marking plate done by the importer. It's illegal if that hasn't been done. Adjust the value accordingly. Similalry evidence of VAT having been paid is needed.

If those bits are OK you get a heck of a lot of fun for your money.

 

[trophy]

Thankyou Elessar, what are they like in the sea, choppy water etc.

 

[spannerman]

I had a 2655 which was fine, I took it out in some heavy seas off the coast of Norway, I think I would give up before the boat did. I work with a guy who has a 24 ft Bayliner and he raves about it.

 

[Elessar]

Thankyou Elessar, what are they like in the sea, choppy water etc.

They have limited deadrise compared with sportier designs so can slam if pushed hard into a head sea, but you just put your tabs all the way down (to lower the bow and put a sharper bit into the water) and if need be slow down.

I went to France and the Channel Islands in my 28 ft and from Southampton to the Thames many times. Had it out in a force 8 in the solent once and in huge rollers in the North Sea.

 

[AndieMac]

As Elessar implied, the boat will handle a lot more than you will ?, and being repowered, and hopefully installed properly, the new MPI should give you plenty of good service. The trim tab thing mentioned is very important for head sea ride, fully tabbed and leg trimmed down and throttled to around 15 knots, it should slice nicely through the short, sharp chop. Remember to lift the tabs and leg/drive back up as soon as your direction changes into a beam or following sea to avoid bow-steer or a broaching effect. Same goes for any boat.
Fuel consumption wise, at cruise speed in good conditions, expect around the 35 LPH for a low to mid 20 knots. The big outboards are around the same, so it’s par for course.