Ciera 2650 - are they any good..this one and Bayliners generally

[scottfromoz]

Hi all. I am in Queensland Australia. I live near Moreton Bay, which is pretty big and has often steep sharp chop and gets pretty rough. I am keen to upgrade to a Bayliner and like the look of a 2650 Ciera with a 5.7 Merc. I like the look of them and the trim for the cash. I want to know how they go for heavy seas. In Oz people often say that they are a calm weather boat - pure cruiser, but I would appreciate some feedback from people in the know...and the best place for that is their home..USA.

Cheers

 

[scottfromoz]

Re: Ciera 2650 - are they any good..this one and Bayliners generally

Do the 110 people that have viewed this thread really have nothing useful to add?

Cheers

 

[gcboat]

Re: Ciera 2650 - are they any good..this one and Bayliners generally

For the money you can't beat a Bayliner. I will agree that they are not made to run with the Bertram's, Ocean's or Rybo's but a good solid boat. More of a common sense issue on penetrating 10 foot swells at 4000 r.p.m.'s which would be totally insane in ANY boat. I find that the Bayliner's in general are well built ( some of the older one's are tanks ) and will pretty much handle anything you put it against. Again, it's the common sense value of the operator that determines the operational value of a boat. They will do what you want and bring you home each and every time. A very "user friendly" vessel.

 

[scottfromoz]

Re: Ciera 2650 - are they any good..this one and Bayliners generally

cheers mate...really appreciate the comments. The largest swell I would push her through would be 6 feet or so.

CHEERS