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Worthy options if you choose to hit the upgrade list? Consider the waterproof, MP3-capable stereo, 6’ Bimini for shade, or should you like a little more power, an upgrade to 90 horsepower. Still, a couple can invite friends out for the day or a young family can enjoy mixing it up between a bow cockpit ideal for two kids, twin captains chairs behind the consoles and an aft-bench that can seat three abroad…or let a solo passenger stretch out and take in some sun. At 16’ 2” in length and with a passenger capacity of 650 pounds, the 160 isn’t the choice for a crowd. You can even choose a choice of four exterior hull colors.
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The windshield is full size and offers welcome protection from the elements. An in-floor ski locker is ready for water toys, and the minimal swim platform includes a telescoping ladder. So, too, are multi-function dash gauges with fuel, speed, tach and voltmeter horn 12-volt outlet trim indicator and tilt steering. A single axle painted trailer is standard. Bayliner 160 Bowrider Starting at $17,399 with a 60hp Mercury FourStroke, the 160 is the lowest-priced model on this list. Match the descriptions with your budget and just maybe find the ideal boat for you. We’ve assembled the most affordable model from each of 10 key industry players. What you deem affordable in that widespread mix likely comes down to how much of a premium you place on layout and passenger capacity, the power you deem necessary to haul those passengers and maybe a few water toys, the list of standard equipment…and perhaps ultimately, how much value you place on a brand’s name and reputation. You also might be just as surprised to learn that as you push that limit to include 18’ and 19’ models the price rises accordingly, with some manufacturer’s entry-level offerings approaching $40,000. You might be pleased to discover there are still new, showroom-fresh boats in the 16’ - 17’ range (with a factory warranty!) that can be had for just over $17,000. The definition of an “affordable” runabout obviously varies according to the buyer. Photo: Bayliner Boats via Union Marine, Bellingham WA. After its acquisition by Gallagher in 2021, the company moved its headquarters and manufacturing base from Holland to Genoa City, Wisconsin, near Lake Geneva.Bayliner 160 Bowrider.
Customers can choose from five Grand Craft boat designs or create their own vision for a custom boat. Famous customers have included Jennifer Lopez, Robert Redford, Kid Rock, Tim Allen and more. Grand Craft Boats seeks to marry the traditional design of handcrafted mahogany runabouts with modern convenience and performance, the company said. Grand Craft was founded in Holland in 1979 by Steve Northuis and Chris Smith, grandson of Christopher Columbus Smith, the founder of Chris-Craft. “With a deep history in wooden boats, similar to ours, we know The Wooden Runabout Company is a great partner to help the community find their dream Grand Craft boat.”įounded in 2006 by former employees of Macatawa Bay Boat Works in Saugatuck, Mike Teusink and Kirk Wingard, The Wooden Runabout Company is a full-service boat shop specializing in restorations of antique and classic boats. Its services include finish work, mechanical installations, woodwork, CAD design and CNC cutting services. “We look forward to partnering with The Wooden Runabout Company to reach more wooden boat aficionados in the region,” said Patrick Gallagher, president, CEO and owner of Grand Craft Boats since last year. The Wooden Runabout Company will represent Grand Craft by promoting the company at events and serving as the authorized sales agent in its designated geographic area. “Our customers expect and value that we have access to the highest quality of wooden boats, and Grand Craft delivers.” “We’re thrilled to be named as the exclusive authorized sales agent for Grand Craft,” said Mike Teusink, owner of The Wooden Runabout Company. Holland-based The Wooden Runabout Company said Wednesday, March 16, it was named the exclusive territory sales representative for Grand Craft Boats in southern Michigan and northern Indiana. A company on the lakeshore has been named the authorized sales agent for Grand Craft Boats.