Bayliner Deck Boat - Opinions?

jdlough said:

I've been looking for an 18' bowrider or deckboat for less that $8000, but this one came up for $9500:

http://easternshore.craigslist.org/boa/817036057.html

It's 21 or 22 feet. I wanted a shorter boat for zippyness and ease of docking, but everyone on the forums seems to move to bigger boats after a couple of years. Plus, a bigger boat may be a bit safer out on the Chesapeake Bay.

Any thoughts or known issues with this boat?

Any thoughts on handling differences between an 18' bowrider and a 22' deckboat?

Bowrider vs Deckboat - pros and cons?

Price?

Strategery on wife-convincing tactics?

Supposed to be in great shape, except the bimini needs seem stitched and the radio/CD doesn't work. The GPS is a combo GPS/fishfinder.

Thanks for any thoughts,
Jim

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tashasdaddy said:

cmcpherson, i have to disagree with the ride difference, of a bow rider and deck boat. mine rides much better that a bow rider, and much more stable at rest.

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marine4003 said:

Took a ride on a new Chris Craft Deck boat and it was as nice as my 22 Celebrity, when we pulled it, i saw why...these new generation deck boats are "V" Hull right back to the transom...not as much deadrise as my 22 but the ride in 2-3 swells along with a brisk southerly making soupy chop on top of the swells...and she ran smooth, Nice Boats,nice ride, and due to greater beam a smidge more stable.Go with the deck.....

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