Bayliner 175 bowrider to cuddy conversion

[tommyk021]

Hi i am looking to buy a bayliner 175 but wouldlike a small cabin/cuddy instead of a bowrider,is there any similar boat in existance?or is it possible to build in a cuddy on the bow?
cheers ,Tom

Blasket 175

 

[Bliner175]

Re: Bayliner 175 bowrider to cuddy conversion

I've got a 175 and can tell you first hand that you're not going to put any enclosure (or build a cuddy) up in the bow. Too small. I'm 6' and cam barely sit comfortably, let alone lay down.

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: Bayliner 175 bowrider to cuddy conversion

I would look for a boat with a cuddy already built in and maybe look a little broader than a Bayliner.
My 2 cents.

 

[Bayliner Customer Service]

Re: Bayliner 175 bowrider to cuddy conversion

Have you looked at our 192 Cuddy model? You can view it at our www.bayliner.com site. BAYLINER CUSTOMER SERVICE TEAM

 

[Fordiesel69]

Re: Bayliner 175 bowrider to cuddy conversion

Get a 19 to 20 foot cuddy. It is still a very small boat. 18,19,20 all are very similer in handling and trailiering. Bayliners are very light comparative to other brands so you should be ok with just a slightly bigger boat.