When we ran the Element (with the stock 60-hp outboard, two people aboard, and half a tank of fuel), we broke 30 mph and found that a cruising speed in the mid-20s netted more than 7 miles per gallon. But because this design carries the beam well forward, it also makes for a surprisingly large bow cockpit. Such a hull isn't very responsive to trim, either. It easily handles small chop, although the downside to this hull design is a bit of a bumpy ride in waves larger than a foot. This is one of the most unusual bowriders to hit the market in recent years, because instead of riding on a common-V or semi-V hull, it rides on Bayliner's M hull, which is essentially a cross between a V and a tri-hull and helps explain the boat's extraordinary stability. It's quite difficult to find a bowrider for less than $15,000, but one that comes in under the wire and deserves recognition for its exceptional stability and interior spaciousness is the Bayliner Element. Think of them as the SUVs of the modern trailer-boating family. They're the do-everything boat for people with diverse needs and desires. They can be used for everything from waterskiing to fishing to pulling up on a quiet sandy beach for a picnic. These are a popular choice among family boaters, and it's no wonder. Ready? Let's look at some of the best buys for boaters. We'll be sure to provide some boat-shopping insights along the way as well as tease you with you some additional options to dream about, too. Then we'll identify top values in four different price categories: those costing less than $15,000, those less than $25,000, those less than $50,000, and those less than $100,000. In this issue, we'll break down trailer boats into four basic classes: bowriders/runabouts, watersports boats, pontoon boats, and fishing boats. It's even harder to determine the ones that are merely cheap and the gems that represent real value. If you've been boat shopping lately, then you know it's hard to sort through the huge range of runabouts, the copious crop of center-consoles, and the plentiful packs of pontoons.
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