WINTER 2011
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The boat's wide, bolt-on swim platform and folding ladder makes it easy to set up for wakeboarding or skiing. There's no transom door, but you can gear up on the platform before you go out. To get back in, you can sit on the transom and swing your legs into the carpeted cockpit.
The carpet in the test boat was imitation teak. I think light grey or a dark cream colour would set the boat off better, but that's only my personal preference.
However, colour aside, the carpet is 100 percent polypropylene that's been solution-dyed and is stain and fade-resistant, so it should stand the test of time.
The upholstery used in the Discovery 210 is a heavy-duty marine-grade vinyl that's also made to last under the harsh Aussie sun. The test boat had a full bimini that will also help protect the vinyl.
The helm features full instrumentation in a well-laid-out panel that's easy to see and very stylish. Everything the skipper needs for the safe operation of the boat is mounted here. The 2009 models even have inputs for iPods and mp3 players. The only downside is that with such comprehensive instrumentation, there is only room on the dash for a small chartplotter/sounder to be fitted.
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Access to the bow is via steps in the dash and through the split screen. Up front, the anchor locker is usable and there's a low bowrail, which is more for cosmetic purposes or holding the boat at a jetty than for safety. There is a large hatch in the cabin roof through which anchoring can be completed, but you have to stand on the bunks to be able to reach the anchor locker.
The cabin is quite roomy for a runabout, with good seating and head height, as well as twin V-bunks and a portable toilet for the girls. It also has twin portholes, so it is well lit. The bi-fold cabin door is quite wide and can be securely locked when not in use. So your valuables will be protected if you pull up for a meal at a local waterside restaurant.
Two people could easily sleep in the cabin overnight (infill cushions turn the bunks into a sizable bed), but it's more suited to those needing to shelter from the elements, or a place where the kids can grab 40 winks.
Bayliner's are renowned for the quality of each boat's construction. The Discovery 210 runabout is covered by a transferable five-year structural deck warranty and a transferable, limited-lifetime hull warranty.
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The carpet in the test boat was imitation teak. I think light grey or a dark cream colour would set the boat off better, but that's only my personal preference.
However, colour aside, the carpet is 100 percent polypropylene that's been solution-dyed and is stain and fade-resistant, so it should stand the test of time.
The upholstery used in the Discovery 210 is a heavy-duty marine-grade vinyl that's also made to last under the harsh Aussie sun. The test boat had a full bimini that will also help protect the vinyl.
The helm features full instrumentation in a well-laid-out panel that's easy to see and very stylish. Everything the skipper needs for the safe operation of the boat is mounted here. The 2009 models even have inputs for iPods and mp3 players. The only downside is that with such comprehensive instrumentation, there is only room on the dash for a small chartplotter/sounder to be fitted.
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Access to the bow is via steps in the dash and through the split screen. Up front, the anchor locker is usable and there's a low bowrail, which is more for cosmetic purposes or holding the boat at a jetty than for safety. There is a large hatch in the cabin roof through which anchoring can be completed, but you have to stand on the bunks to be able to reach the anchor locker.
The cabin is quite roomy for a runabout, with good seating and head height, as well as twin V-bunks and a portable toilet for the girls. It also has twin portholes, so it is well lit. The bi-fold cabin door is quite wide and can be securely locked when not in use. So your valuables will be protected if you pull up for a meal at a local waterside restaurant.
Two people could easily sleep in the cabin overnight (infill cushions turn the bunks into a sizable bed), but it's more suited to those needing to shelter from the elements, or a place where the kids can grab 40 winks.
Bayliner's are renowned for the quality of each boat's construction. The Discovery 210 runabout is covered by a transferable five-year structural deck warranty and a transferable, limited-lifetime hull warranty.
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