Trophy Yachts Review

Trophy Yachts is a division of Bayliner Marine, a Cumberland, Maryland manufacturer which has been in the boat business since 1955. Bayliner designs its boat and yacht hulls to be equal in performance to the engines that power them in order to optimize handling and fuel efficiency. Now operated under the umbrella of the Brunswick Marine, Bayliner’s Trophy Yacht line ranges from 17 to 34 feet. With five lines of Trophy yachts, including the Bay Boat, Center Console, Dual Console, Rolled Gunnel and Walkaround, the manufacturer offers mid-range clients a variety of choices.

The Bay Boat line of Trophy Yachts includes a 1901, 2101, and 2401 selection. These fishing craft include standard features such as insulated fishboxes, livewells, plus stern and bow casting decks. Constructed of fiberglass and heavy-duty marine grade vinyl materials, the Bay Boat line offers engine options ranging from 115hp to 250hp. Trophy’s Center Console line ranges from 17’ to 28’, with the largest in the line, the 2803, featuring extra fuel storage for long-distance fishing trips. Trophy’s 2206 Dual Console is built for dual usage as a fishing craft and a family sport boat. The Rolled Gunnel line consists of three models, the 163, a small powerhouse built for fishing and fuel economy, the 181 Bay Boat, an easy-handling rig built for shallow water fishing, and the 183 Center Console designed for shallow water and fuel economy. Trophy’s Walkaround series includes six models from 18-24 feet that are optimized for mixed usage in fishing, cruising, and diving.

Bayliner Trophy Yacht owners are largely dedicated fisher folk who appreciate a good value. They speak appreciatively of the layout of these craft that creates plenty of passenger space. They also comment on the durable construction and reliability of the Trophy series.

Pricing

New Bayliner Trophy Yachts are priced between $11,900 and over $100,000. Used models are fairly plentiful and average in price between $10,000 and $20,000.

Pros

• Well built, solid construction
• Fuel economy
• Fishing features standard

Cons

• Small size range
• Modest power options
• Geared for fishing first, cruising second

Featured Models

Trophy Yachts feature size options within the model lines of Bay Boat, Center Console, Dual Console, Rolled Gunnel, and Walkaround.

Conclusion

Trophy Yachts by Bayliner are small fishing-appointed power boats that are reasonably priced and designed for fuel economy. Owners like their durability, ease of handling, and built-in fishing features such as live bait wells and boxes for catch storage. Brunswick Marine is the parent company of Bayliner.