Local SR dealer now has Bayliner

[midway]

Just got an email from the store manager that my local SeaRay dealer is now the Bayliner dealer as well. They already have 2011 Bayliners in stock. :grin: For those here that deal with Hall Marine Group in the Carolinas, don't know if it is for the whole group or just the Savannah store.

 

[Jdr01930]

Same thing with my local dealer - they used to be just Sea Ray and Boston Whaler. They recently picked up Bayliner and Trophy. [Edit - and Meridian]
(Russo Marine in MA). Guess that trend is moving up the coast!

 

[skolbe]

Some MM dealers are picking up Bayliner as well.

 

[avguy]

Same here in Knoxville.......

 

[JimG]

I don't know if that is very good marketing strategy... having Bayliner right next to a Sea Ray. :huh:

Here you have your cheap junk and over here a well made water craft.:wow:

I guess it will come down to the customers wallet.

 

[comsnark]

I dunno. The Searay was my first powerboat; I looked at a few other brands and I could see the difference in fit and finish.

Of course, what you don't see is the quality of the fiberglass and such. And that is hard to tell even if you are in a show room, right?

 

[My58SR]

I have been to both factorys in Tenn and in Merrit island. They were making Bayliners in the Tenn factory. Side by side the side wall were 1/2 inch thinner on the bayliner.

Mike

 

[David Paul]

Just look at the price of new Sea Rays and it becomes clear to me that having Bayliners on the showroom floor is the only way to provide new affordable watercraft for the average working stiff .

In my opinion, more dealers will do this just so they can survive. A base list price for a Sea Ray 230SLX is $65,248 whereas a Bayliner 235BR is $40,430. I realize you get what you pay for but if you can't afford the extra $25K for a Sea Ray then a Bayliner becomes a viable choice.

 

[jason78]

Honestly, I am not suprised. I saw this coming last year. Based on the prices they want for the New Sea Rays (especially the cruisers) they are quickly pricing themself out of the middle/upper middle class market. I just about passed out when I found out how much they wanted for a 2010 330DA. When I see what the sale price is for the new 260 Sundeck and compare it to the 240SD just a couple years old, I can't believe the difference either. Some of the smaller bowriders seem to still be somewhat reasonable. I guess the pricing is up because production is down?

I agree there is a huge difference in Quality, Fit and Finish but for some people, it may be the choice between a Bayliner or no boat, plain and simple. The dealers, in turn have to do what they can to keep the doors open and people buying. I guess they would rather have a Bayliner in the showroom than loose a customer to Bass Pro Shops over the sale of a new Tahoe boat.

I have been to both factorys in Tenn and in Merrit island. They were making Bayliners in the Tenn factory. Side by side the side wall were 1/2 inch thinner on the bayliner.

Mike

Funny, several months there was a guy on here basically accusing me of lying about seeing the same thing when I was there.:huh:

 

[jason78]

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[Summer Fun II]

Now the Baysinker Guys will want to be our best friends. :smt021

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[My58SR]

Jason, I could take the side wall and shake it bigtime!!! not the searay!!

Mike

 

[OldSkool]

Maybe it's better to get them into the dealership with a lower priced boat than not at all. When folks buy up it best to already have hand fed them.

 

[SeaRide]

Just got an email from the store manager that my local SeaRay dealer is now the Bayliner dealer as well. They already have 2011 Bayliners in stock. :grin: For those here that deal with Hall Marine Group in the Carolinas, don't know if it is for the whole group or just the Savannah store.

Do they sell canbotes, too?????

 

[Vince_nj1]

You think Aquapalooza be expanded to included Bayliner? Just think about all those new boaters trying to raft up next to you..

 

[OldSkool]

You think Aquapalooza be expanded to included Bayliner? Just think about all those new boaters trying to raft up next to you..

NO.

 

[chuck1]

You think Aquapalooza be expanded to included Bayliner? Just think about all those new boaters trying to raft up next to you..

Yep, Aquapalooze was never just a Sea Ray thing. May have been put on by Sea Ray, but any boat type was welcome.

 

[jason78]

Jason, I could take the side wall and shake it bigtime!!! not the searay!!

Mike

I know Mike, big difference. I had the same experience you did on my tour.

 

[midway]

Do they sell canbotes, too?????

NO NO NO No canbotes. :grin: SeaRay, Whaler, Bayliner. :thumbsup: Now I could talk to them, they may just stock a couple to get you in the door. :smt043

 

[SeaRide]

NO NO NO No canbotes. :grin: SeaRay, Whaler, Bayliner. :thumbsup: Now I could talk to them, they may just stock a couple to get you in the door. :smt043

No need, but thank you for the offer. The Columbia Store carries the well respected Harris Line - no Bayliners though. Another dealer in town carries those. The Charleston store carries Scout along with SR, BW and Meridian.