2004 3100 SE - Comments/Opinions???
Hi everyone! My wife and I have been looking for our first "new to us" boat and last year came across a layout we really liked. At the Cedar Point In-Water Demo Show a local marina had a 3200 Bayliner. We really liked it but I wasn't sure on the engine options for the boat and hesitated. It sold in no time. After visiting (with the Admiral) many boat shows and checking out many layouts, her and I still come back to that Bayliner. Now I find the same layout in a Maxum 3100 SE and I understand why (same builder).
This boat is gorgeous. Well maintained and the selling marina is top notch with a lot of local thumbs up.
Few questions:
1. Are twin 5.0 (rated to 260 hp each) strong enough for this boat? I intend to cruise around the bay and out on to Lake Erie. Top end is not a big concern for me but easily getting up on plane with the Admiral (weight unkown), myself (300 lbs +/-), two 60 lb kids and a 20 lb dog. Also our gear, fuel and friends.
2. Comfort - What is the ride like? Smooth in chop? Overnight? Lake Erie always has a chop (2-4 footers). The Admiral grew up camping via tent and later by motorhome. She prefers the comforts and conveniences the larger vessels provide.
3. Handling - How does she steer? Around the docks? I grew up with my parents 31' Silverton with twin v-drives.
4. Fuel - Gas hog or sipper? I'm not expecting to get 2 MPG with this thing, but would like to be between 1 & 1.5 MPG.
Thank you all in advance for your help and advice.
Matt
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