Re: 1988 Bayliner Sunbridge 2455 Buy? Or Not
. They are good boats, the construction is somewhat minimalist but they are a more value type craft, so just remember you are getting what you pay for, they are not as stoutly constructed as many others in higher price ranges, but dont let anyone tell you they are no good. Bayliner has been building boats for a long time and have great relationships with many of thier vendors, such as US Marine which produces thier glass, instruments, swim platforms etc. This is reflected in the price of the craft as well. I like them so much because 1. you get alot of boat for your money<br />2. they look great<br />3. they are easy to work on<br />4. parts are very easy to find, and cheap.<br />The earlier statement of Bayliner is the Yugo of the boating world I think is one persons biast opinion. The best thing for you to do is if you want to buy the boat, drive it check it out in great detail know what your getting. Most importantly, spend the money to get it surveyed. On larger craft especially, you may miss something that a pro will catch i.e. a rotten floor Bayliners are notorious for this. I'll bet that 8 out of 10 bayliners more than 5 years old will have a soft floor. Hand in hand with a soft floor you may find gel coat blistering, which is serious at a certain stage. Anyway, good luck.
