![]() Even with no options, the Four Winns Freedom 190 is a pretty stout package. Standard power is the 200 HP MerCruiser 4.5-liter V6, which is the Mercury’s proprietary engine designed specifically for sterndrive applications, not a General Motors car or truck engine “marinized” for use in boats. For instance, it has an in-sole locker with a hinged lid supported by a gas strut, hinged stowage beneath the aft bench and truly innovative aft-facing lounges tucked under the conventional sun pad. What’s more, for an entry-level offering, it’s pretty well appointed. We’ve sung its praises before, and the Freedom 190 is certainly affordable, small enough to stash in your garage and light enough that you can tow it with the smallest of SUVs. That’s important to retaining customers, especially first-time buyers, which can turn into two-time buyers when and if they decide to get something larger. See Bayliner 160 Bowrider listings.įour Winns Freedom 190 Four Winns Freedom 190 With a base price of $30,854, the Four Winns Freedom 190 is a great little entry-level runabout built with impressive quality and attention to detail. Base MSRP is $17,344, which includes the trailer and destination charges. ![]() The 160 has an options list, too, but they drive up the base price, which is the lowest in this feature. You take delivery on a standard single-axle painted trailer, in any color you want, as long as it’s black. The 160 also comes with a transom ladder, cleats fore and aft, safety grab handles and a wraparound windshield. The helm is fitted with enough gauges to keep you out of trouble, bucket seats and a tilt steering column. ![]() ![]() It comes with cupholders throughout, a battery switch and a 500 GPH bilge pump. The 160 carries up to five people with a 60-horse four-stroke engine, which is plenty for a 16-footer. Like all of the boats in this feature, the 160 Bowrider comes with everything you need standard, and not a stitch more. It could be argued that no other manufacturer has offered more in terms of affordable entries into boating than Bayliner, and the 160 Bowrider is a perfect example. Editor's Note: This article was originally published in April 2020 and last updated in May 2022.Bayliner 160 Bowrider Bayliner 160 Bowrider It would be impossible to have a discussion on affordable boating without including Bayliner. But when you consider factors like popularity, awards, overall consumer satisfaction, and resale value, all 10 of these boat-builders are sitting at the top of the heap. Sure, you can find people who have had a problem with a boat built by any of these companies. Yes, there are other brands that arguably belong on the list. There you have it, folks-10 top boat brands that are the best of the best by any measure. ![]() Viking currently builds from 37 to 93 feet, in both fishing boat and motor yacht designs. Viking Yachts made it to the final round in Boat Trader Boating Madness, builds 90-percent of the yacht’s pieces-parts in house to maintain top quality control, and carries one of the top resale values for boats of their size. Viking Yachts Although the cost of Viking Yachts will price out the average boat buyer, this brand is still one of the most recognized-and admired-on the ocean. The Viking 68C is indicative of the entire line, which is appropriately termed yachts as opposed to boats. ![]()
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