Kevin, there is no doubt that the Cruisers machine is several cuts above the
Bayliner, assuming no damage of course. It is just a classier, stronger,
smarter boat. Bayliners are Chevrolets, Cruisers are Chryslers or
Cadillacs.

Miller in Minnesota.



"Kevin Despot" wrote in message
...
I'm in the process of buying a new (to me) boat and I've narrowed it down
to
a couple choices.

I've tracked down a 1988 Cruisers Inc. 2670 and a 1990 Bayliner 2651.
Both
are priced very well, with the Cruisers being a few thousand more than the
Bayliner.

The Cruisers does have more options: 7.4 Merc, pressurized water, hot
water,
transom shower, better layout with way more space in the cabin.

The Bayliner has a 5.0 Merc, and none of the other options listed above.

I am relatively new to this with the bulk of my boating experience being
in
runabouts 20' in length. I would like to stay in the 24' to 26' foot
range, leaning towards 26' simply so 'two-foot-itis' doesn't setin too
quickly. I'll be cruising in the Georgian Bay area of the Great Lakes
with most of the usage being day and weekend trips.

I am more concerned about the quality and reliability of the two boats.
The
Cruisers does seem to be a better built boat, but it's also more expensive
and two years older.

I look forward to any advice that you can throw my way!

Thanks in advance...Kevin