Might want to start over and give us some info. Okay, we got it that you're in the Cape Cod area and have a lot of open water to boat in. Sooo... what is it you want to do with the boat? How many will typically be aboard? What are their ages?
I agree with the others that the boat you're looking at is not suited to the water you're in (or want to be in). There are much better choices available. You need to build a "what I want to do with it" wish list and prioritize it. Every boat is a compromise, so you need to determine what characteristics are most important to you. We actually can help you choose types of boats that'll fit the bill. IMO, the Bayliner is a non-starter.
Prevailing winds that increase throughout the day, typically give you rough (choppy) conditions during the afternoon. There is a lot (50 miles) of fetch coming from Long Island sound, so the afternoon conditions can get pretty nasty.
You don't really see much under 20 foot for boats out there.
Prevailing winds that increase throughout the day, typically give you rough (choppy) conditions during the afternoon. There is a lot (50 miles) of fetch coming from Long Island sound, so the afternoon conditions can get pretty nasty.
You don't really see much under 20 foot for boats out there.
That Wellcraft V-20 would be a good choice. Just make sure it's in good shape- they're getting old. There are a variety of center console, walk-around cuddy and dual console boats that would be seaworthy enough for what you have in mind. They all have hull designs that are made for rough water use (within reason). Can't skimp too much on size, however. 18' is marginal. My first boat was a 21' Pro Line walk around cuddy that I used in some fairly snotty conditions. I never felt unsafe in that boat.
Really, the answer is no. Bayliner is pretty low on the totem pole of quality and at that age, plus being a stern drive, no. They make fine, entry level lake boats, never intended for saltwater use of any kind.
