Comments on: Scrapes down the center of a Hull a common thing? http://www.baylinercovers.com/bayliner-parts/scrapes-down-the-center-of-a-hull-a-common-thing Everything Bayliner Parts, Canvas and Upholstery Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:43:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Andrew Grayson http://www.baylinercovers.com/bayliner-parts/scrapes-down-the-center-of-a-hull-a-common-thing/comment-page-1#comment-1283 Andrew Grayson Tue, 29 Dec 2009 05:19:39 +0000 http://www.baylinercovers.com/bayliner-covers/scrapes-down-the-center-of-a-hull-a-common-thing#comment-1283 Well, the post is in reality the best on this notable topic. I harmonise with your conclusions and will eagerly look forward to your next updates. Saying thanks will not just be adequate, for the fantasti c clarity in your writing. I will instantly grab your rss feed to stay informed of any updates. Solid work and much success in your business dealings! Well, the post is in reality the best on this notable topic. I harmonise with your conclusions and will eagerly look forward to your next updates. Saying thanks will not just be adequate, for the fantasti c clarity in your writing. I will instantly grab your rss feed to stay informed of any updates. Solid work and much success in your business dealings!

]]> By: Andy M http://www.baylinercovers.com/bayliner-parts/scrapes-down-the-center-of-a-hull-a-common-thing/comment-page-1#comment-147 Andy M Thu, 30 Oct 2008 12:28:59 +0000 http://www.baylinercovers.com/bayliner-covers/scrapes-down-the-center-of-a-hull-a-common-thing#comment-147 Keel damage could be a million things. Beaching, striking submerged objects, bad loading on a trailer, etc. Others have said it and I'll say it as well: do yourself a favor and stay away from a Bayliner. They're garbage. Do NOT take a Bayliner offshore. After a few years of familiarization with offshore boats, you'll know you did the right thing. There are hundreds of other boat brands that can be had affordably, are much higher quality, and that won't immediately have you the laughingstock of the waterway. Look at Makos, SeaCrafts, Shamrocks, Grady-Whites, Chris-Crafts, Aquasports, Parkers, Maycrafts, (and dare I say) Boston Whalers. You also didn't say what size the boat is, and where you'll be fishing? How far offshore, and what are you fishing for?<br><b>References : </b><br>3-boat owner, Marina harbormaster Keel damage could be a million things. Beaching, striking submerged objects, bad loading on a trailer, etc.

Others have said it and I'll say it as well: do yourself a favor and stay away from a Bayliner. They're garbage. Do NOT take a Bayliner offshore. After a few years of familiarization with offshore boats, you'll know you did the right thing. There are hundreds of other boat brands that can be had affordably, are much higher quality, and that won't immediately have you the laughingstock of the waterway. Look at Makos, SeaCrafts, Shamrocks, Grady-Whites, Chris-Crafts, Aquasports, Parkers, Maycrafts, (and dare I say) Boston Whalers.

You also didn't say what size the boat is, and where you'll be fishing? How far offshore, and what are you fishing for?
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3-boat owner, Marina harbormaster

]]> By: guitar_playa101 http://www.baylinercovers.com/bayliner-parts/scrapes-down-the-center-of-a-hull-a-common-thing/comment-page-1#comment-146 guitar_playa101 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 11:44:59 +0000 http://www.baylinercovers.com/bayliner-covers/scrapes-down-the-center-of-a-hull-a-common-thing#comment-146 I would look at the inside of the hull to make sure the scrapes didn't crack the fiberglass all the way through. If they aren't, it is probably just from beaching the boat. But Bayliner isn't known for a very high standards in boatmaking.<br><b>References : </b><br> I would look at the inside of the hull to make sure the scrapes didn't crack the fiberglass all the way through. If they aren't, it is probably just from beaching the boat. But Bayliner isn't known for a very high standards in boatmaking.
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]]> By: science teacher http://www.baylinercovers.com/bayliner-parts/scrapes-down-the-center-of-a-hull-a-common-thing/comment-page-1#comment-145 science teacher Thu, 30 Oct 2008 11:06:59 +0000 http://www.baylinercovers.com/bayliner-covers/scrapes-down-the-center-of-a-hull-a-common-thing#comment-145 Get a survey. Bayliners are not known as the best boats. I would not take a chance on one that has scraped bottom and been repaired without having a good surveyor check it. You will need a survey for insurance.(some insurance companies,boatUS, have particular surveyors they allow)It may be trailer scrapes but do get it checked.<br><b>References : </b><br> Get a survey. Bayliners are not known as the best boats. I would not take a chance on one that has scraped bottom and been repaired without having a good surveyor check it. You will need a survey for insurance.(some insurance companies,boatUS, have particular surveyors they allow)It may be trailer scrapes but do get it checked.
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]]> By: mark t http://www.baylinercovers.com/bayliner-parts/scrapes-down-the-center-of-a-hull-a-common-thing/comment-page-1#comment-144 mark t Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:27:59 +0000 http://www.baylinercovers.com/bayliner-covers/scrapes-down-the-center-of-a-hull-a-common-thing#comment-144 Is this boat by any chance trailered? many times the scrapes you described are the result of a bad approach at going up on the trailer and consequent gouging of the hull against the trailer frame. If it hit rocks there would be more damage and if it was a sandbar the lower unit would have a bunch of paint removed at the very least.<br><b>References : </b><br> Is this boat by any chance trailered? many times the scrapes you described are the result of a bad approach at going up on the trailer and consequent gouging of the hull against the trailer frame. If it hit rocks there would be more damage and if it was a sandbar the lower unit would have a bunch of paint removed at the very least.
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]]> By: link http://www.baylinercovers.com/bayliner-parts/scrapes-down-the-center-of-a-hull-a-common-thing/comment-page-1#comment-143 link Thu, 30 Oct 2008 09:56:59 +0000 http://www.baylinercovers.com/bayliner-covers/scrapes-down-the-center-of-a-hull-a-common-thing#comment-143 As long as she don't take water it will be fine. Suggest installing a kellguard for those future mishaps. I think Trojan builds Bay liner now, a lot better product than years ago for those who have not been informed. Happy boating and catch some fish !...."0.0125" hull thickness." As long as the price is right it should make a good first time boat to learn something in.<br><b>References : </b><br> As long as she don't take water it will be fine. Suggest installing a kellguard for those future mishaps. I think Trojan builds Bay liner now, a lot better product than years ago for those who have not been informed. Happy boating and catch some fish !…."0.0125" hull thickness." As long as the price is right it should make a good first time boat to learn something in.
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]]> By: justanotherengine http://www.baylinercovers.com/bayliner-parts/scrapes-down-the-center-of-a-hull-a-common-thing/comment-page-1#comment-142 justanotherengine Thu, 30 Oct 2008 09:07:59 +0000 http://www.baylinercovers.com/bayliner-covers/scrapes-down-the-center-of-a-hull-a-common-thing#comment-142 It's a "Bayliner" (the Ford Pinto of the Bay), It is NOT a boat known for it's high degree of engineering, I would suggest another boat, as the re-sale value of a "Bayliner" is about $1.50, even if you get it at a good deal, you're gonna lose your shirt when you sell it.<br><b>References : </b><br>Boat owner 20 years (Boston Whaler). It's a "Bayliner" (the Ford Pinto of the Bay), It is NOT a boat known for it's high degree of engineering, I would suggest another boat, as the re-sale value of a "Bayliner" is about $1.50, even if you get it at a good deal, you're gonna lose your shirt when you sell it.
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]]> By: elden w http://www.baylinercovers.com/bayliner-parts/scrapes-down-the-center-of-a-hull-a-common-thing/comment-page-1#comment-141 elden w Thu, 30 Oct 2008 08:27:59 +0000 http://www.baylinercovers.com/bayliner-covers/scrapes-down-the-center-of-a-hull-a-common-thing#comment-141 Be very careful. Look at the bottom from the inside of the boat to be sure there are no cracks. For a lake or coastal fishing this might be ok, but if your going offshore make absolutely sure the hull is strong enough. In fact, you should pay someone who is knowledgable to check for you. You won't get a second chance.<br><b>References : </b><br>experience from living on the coast of Oregon Be very careful. Look at the bottom from the inside of the boat to be sure there are no cracks. For a lake or coastal fishing this might be ok, but if your going offshore make absolutely sure the hull is strong enough. In fact, you should pay someone who is knowledgable to check for you. You won't get a second chance.
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experience from living on the coast of Oregon

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