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Filming the Bayliner 175 on the Tennessee River



Overview
A small , inexpensive, but competent bowrider.

Concept

  • Design a bowrider with more interior space than prior models.

  • Provide lower cost than the competition.


Construction

  • Fiberglass hull, gel-coated plywood deck, stainless-steel hinges.Bayliner 175 performance data


Performance

  • Sporty; we broke 42-mph.

  • Though it’s louder than a four-stroke outboard, it’s not as loud as some similar stern-drive models.


Handling
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  • Takes waves well for its size.

  • Wanders a bit at slow speeds.


Features

  • Narrow gunwales noticeably increase useable interior space.

  • The swim platform is huge for this size boat.

  • Net pockets in the inwales provide handy stowage.


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Written by: Lenny Rudow
With over two decades of experience in marine journalism, Lenny Rudow has contributed to publications including YachtWorld, boats.com, Boating Magazine, Marlin Magazine, Boating World, Saltwater Sportsman, Texas Fish & Game, and many others. Lenny is a graduate of the Westlawn School of Yacht Design, and he has won numerous BWI and OWAA writing awards.