I'm not saying all their lines are the same level of quality, but I dont think any of their lines in this day and age are the garbage that people who have no clue like to spout off about. Brunswick makes half of the boats on the water for crying out loud. Hull and gel problems were prevolant in the early 80's bayliners. You do have bayliner employees installing these items, but I think that is a mute point. Bayline does not make thier own gauges(or motors, or steering systems, etc.). Problems with gauges and such will be the same across brands. known for poor materials (gel, electrical, gauges, etc), poor craftsmanship, changing suppliers from year to year, etc.'I believe if you do the research you will find that per boat sold, on late model boats, there problems per boat are not above average. The downside to the bayliner is that they don't hold resale very well(because of the unsubstantiated reputation), but that may be a bonus as you're looking at used.'doesn't much matter what year, make or size, they all generally have problems of one sort or another. You're not going to get the fit and finish of a Hatteras or Tiarra, but your not going to pay for it either. With proper maintance, that boat will serve you fine if thats the layout your looking for. Most of what you hear bad is what some guy heard about his brothers buddies bayliner, etc, or 'I read on the internet.'. Bayliner is a 'price built' boat, but I can name a two dozen others that are as well.

Ignorant people speak of things they know little about.

Find some people that own them and ask them what they think.

1977 checkmate boat