Bayliner 235 BR Boat Test Notes

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Overview: The flagship of Bayliner’s bowrider fleet.

Concept

• Make a top-shelf bowrider with eye-opening performance, and price it below the competition.

• Fiberglass-encapsulated stringers; marine-grade heavy-duty vinyl; integrated bow grabrails.

• Hold on to your hat—this boat tops 54 mph.

• It has the beef to chop through choppy waters.


• High-speed maneuvering is excellent; when a log suddenly popped up in front of us as we ran full-tilt, a twitch of the wheel was all it took to avoid it.

• Removable sunpad cushions create a large aft tanning bed.


• The same cushions allow easy transom and swim platform access.


• Gull-wing style engine hatches on gas-assist struts allow for quick and easy access to the powerplant.

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.