SUMMER 2009/2010
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Modern Boating and Big Hat Productions head out for a glorious day on the water to give the Seawind 1160...
Day rider
WORDS + PHOTOS: IAN MACRAE
Discover a proficient all-rounder with something for every member of the family.
Anyone in the market for a versatile crossover boat that sits comfortably between a 20ft runabout and a 23ft family cruiser should take a closer look at the Bayliner Discovery 210. She's a deep-cockpit, beamy (2.46m?well inside Australian towing regulations) vessel with a usable cabin and a rigged length of 6.91m.
In old speak, that's 22ft 6in and, coupled with her 8ft 1in beam, creates a boat with an extra-large cockpit with high gunwales, making her an excellent and safe family boat. The Discovery 210 is also a soft-riding and stable vessel that will give even new boaties the confidence and peace of mind to take their families boating. But the really good news about these new Bayliners is their price. Yes, interest rates are falling, but the world economy is still in disarray and while we are somewhat sheltered from all the hullabaloo Down Under, most people are still watching their pennies. So, the 210's price tag of only $59,000 for what can only be described as a 'big boat' represents great value for money.
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ON THE WATER
This boat showed a surprising turn of speed and proved herself to be more than capable of handling a bit of rough and choppy water. Her aggressive chines and deep-V hull carved through the chop without crashing and banging all over the ocean, but more importantly she delivered an excellent dry ride.
Powered by a 5L 260hp V8 MerCruiser driving through an Alfa I leg, the Discovery 210 cruised effortlessly at 26 knots pulling 3000rpm and topped out at just under 49 knots, hitting 5800rpm.
That's not bad for a boat of this style and power and is more than enough speed for a multi-purpose family boat. The V8 also has plenty of bottom-end grunt and wouldn't have a problem pulling an adult skier or wakeboarder. Speaking of wakeboarding, at wakeboarding speed (17.3 knots), the weight of the sterndrive engine walls up a reasonable wake that should keep learner and intermediate 'boarders happy.
LAYOUT
As far as her layout goes, the cockpit consists of a pedestal driver's seat (with bolster) and a back-to-back passenger's seat that folds down into a handy sun lounge for those wishing to soak up a few rays. There are also two aft quarter seats on either side of the engine box. These can be removed for fishing to give anglers better access to the transom, which further increases the versatility of this vessel.
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Discover a proficient all-rounder with something for every member of the family.
Anyone in the market for a versatile crossover boat that sits comfortably between a 20ft runabout and a 23ft family cruiser should take a closer look at the Bayliner Discovery 210. She's a deep-cockpit, beamy (2.46m?well inside Australian towing regulations) vessel with a usable cabin and a rigged length of 6.91m.
In old speak, that's 22ft 6in and, coupled with her 8ft 1in beam, creates a boat with an extra-large cockpit with high gunwales, making her an excellent and safe family boat. The Discovery 210 is also a soft-riding and stable vessel that will give even new boaties the confidence and peace of mind to take their families boating. But the really good news about these new Bayliners is their price. Yes, interest rates are falling, but the world economy is still in disarray and while we are somewhat sheltered from all the hullabaloo Down Under, most people are still watching their pennies. So, the 210's price tag of only $59,000 for what can only be described as a 'big boat' represents great value for money.
read on below advertisement
ON THE WATER
This boat showed a surprising turn of speed and proved herself to be more than capable of handling a bit of rough and choppy water. Her aggressive chines and deep-V hull carved through the chop without crashing and banging all over the ocean, but more importantly she delivered an excellent dry ride.
Powered by a 5L 260hp V8 MerCruiser driving through an Alfa I leg, the Discovery 210 cruised effortlessly at 26 knots pulling 3000rpm and topped out at just under 49 knots, hitting 5800rpm.
That's not bad for a boat of this style and power and is more than enough speed for a multi-purpose family boat. The V8 also has plenty of bottom-end grunt and wouldn't have a problem pulling an adult skier or wakeboarder. Speaking of wakeboarding, at wakeboarding speed (17.3 knots), the weight of the sterndrive engine walls up a reasonable wake that should keep learner and intermediate 'boarders happy.
LAYOUT
As far as her layout goes, the cockpit consists of a pedestal driver's seat (with bolster) and a back-to-back passenger's seat that folds down into a handy sun lounge for those wishing to soak up a few rays. There are also two aft quarter seats on either side of the engine box. These can be removed for fishing to give anglers better access to the transom, which further increases the versatility of this vessel.
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