What's the best family recreation boat for water skiing and cruising
around for about $11k? I know this is low end but my Dad is looking
at a new Bayliner I/O for this price and I'm thinking it's gonna have
too big of a wake and don't know about it's reliability / value.

Thanks

Please don't make that mistake. That boat does not have a large enough
engine. For water skiing with more than 2 people in the boat, you want to
get a V6 engine in an 18' boat. Find a good used on in your area at
www.boattraderonline.com. For $10k you should be able to find a fairly new,
good reliable boat that will fit your needs. Since you are not familiar
with boats, another good piece of advice would be to go down to the local
marina/boat launch on a Sat or Sun and talk to the people with boats about
dealers, service locations, etc... People with boats, love to talk about
boats. You will get some good local advice about who to deal with and who
not to deal with. On a used boat, you want to take it to a good repair shop
and have them go over it carefully. They will also tell you what they think
it is worth.

--
Tony
My boats and autos - http://t.thomas.home.mchsi.com



"topdog" wrote in message
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What's the best family recreation boat for water skiing and cruising
around for about $11k? I know this is low end but my Dad is looking
at a new Bayliner I/O for this price and I'm thinking it's gonna have
too big of a wake and don't know about it's reliability / value.

Thanks

Tony Thomas wrote:
Please don't make that mistake. That boat does not have a large enough
engine. For water skiing with more than 2 people in the boat, you want to
get a V6 engine in an 18' boat. Find a good used on in your area at
www.boattraderonline.com. For $10k you should be able to find a fairly new,
good reliable boat that will fit your needs. Since you are not familiar
with boats, another good piece of advice would be to go down to the local
marina/boat launch on a Sat or Sun and talk to the people with boats about
dealers, service locations, etc... People with boats, love to talk about
boats. You will get some good local advice about who to deal with and who
not to deal with. On a used boat, you want to take it to a good repair shop
and have them go over it carefully. They will also tell you what they think
it is worth.


Since the Bayliner 175 is good for 45mph and most people ski at 30,
with several people up and the right choice of prop it should be fine
for recreational skiing.

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http://www.lake-district.info

Speed is not the issue. Torque and ability to pull and still maintain
proper top end rpm range is the issue. 4 cylinder does not have the torque.

--
Tony
My boats and autos - http://t.thomas.home.mchsi.com



"Nick" wrote in message
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Tony Thomas wrote:
Please don't make that mistake. That boat does not have a large enough
engine. For water skiing with more than 2 people in the boat, you want
to
get a V6 engine in an 18' boat. Find a good used on in your area at
www.boattraderonline.com. For $10k you should be able to find a fairly
new,
good reliable boat that will fit your needs. Since you are not familiar
with boats, another good piece of advice would be to go down to the
local
marina/boat launch on a Sat or Sun and talk to the people with boats
about
dealers, service locations, etc... People with boats, love to talk
about
boats. You will get some good local advice about who to deal with and
who
not to deal with. On a used boat, you want to take it to a good repair
shop
and have them go over it carefully. They will also tell you what they
think
it is worth.


Since the Bayliner 175 is good for 45mph and most people ski at 30,
with several people up and the right choice of prop it should be fine
for recreational skiing.

--
http://www.lake-district.info

"Nick" wrote in message
...
Tony Thomas wrote:
Please don't make that mistake. That boat does not have a large enough
engine. For water skiing with more than 2 people in the boat, you want
to
get a V6 engine in an 18' boat. Find a good used on in your area at
www.boattraderonline.com. For $10k you should be able to find a fairly
new,
good reliable boat that will fit your needs. Since you are not familiar
with boats, another good piece of advice would be to go down to the
local
marina/boat launch on a Sat or Sun and talk to the people with boats
about
dealers, service locations, etc... People with boats, love to talk
about
boats. You will get some good local advice about who to deal with and
who
not to deal with. On a used boat, you want to take it to a good repair
shop
and have them go over it carefully. They will also tell you what they
think
it is worth.


Since the Bayliner 175 is good for 45mph and most people ski at 30,
with several people up and the right choice of prop it should be fine
for recreational skiing.

--
http://www.lake-district.info

45 mph lightly loaded, not with 3 aboard and trying to pull 2 out of the
water. Low end torque to spin a big enough prop to pull a couple of skiers
out of the water requires cubic inches.

If you want to buy new, the Bayliner's about the only boat you'll find for
$10k. It is an entry level boat and the 4 cylinder engine's adequate, but no
powerhouse.
I've got a 19' bowrider with that engine and we go out fully loaded with
adults and children: it just takes a litttle longer to get my 200 pound body
out of the water and up on the skis. It's also easy on gas.

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"Nick" wrote in message
...
Tony Thomas wrote:
Please don't make that mistake. That boat does not have a large
enough
engine. For water skiing with more than 2 people in the boat, you
want
to
get a V6 engine in an 18' boat. Find a good used on in your area at
www.boattraderonline.com. For $10k you should be able to find a
fairly
new,
good reliable boat that will fit your needs. Since you are not
familiar
with boats, another good piece of advice would be to go down to the
local
marina/boat launch on a Sat or Sun and talk to the people with boats
about
dealers, service locations, etc... People with boats, love to talk
about
boats. You will get some good local advice about who to deal with and
who
not to deal with. On a used boat, you want to take it to a good
repair
shop
and have them go over it carefully. They will also tell you what they
think
it is worth.


Since the Bayliner 175 is good for 45mph and most people ski at 30,
with several people up and the right choice of prop it should be fine
for recreational skiing.

--
http://www.lake-district.info

45 mph lightly loaded, not with 3 aboard and trying to pull 2 out of the
water. Low end torque to spin a big enough prop to pull a couple of
skiers
out of the water requires cubic inches.