Apparently the Element XL also experiences this water getting trapped in the sponsons issue however few owners discover it since it does not porpoise at higher speed due to its increased length.

Bayliner element rough water. A 16 2 long 7 5 wide model that perhaps best resembles a mash-up of jet boat runabout and deckboat the Elements rethinking starts below the waterline. Fill it up with gas go and take it to the dealer once a year for the impeller. The boat had a nice cuddy cabin up front and I took a pretty big wave over the bow and the water fell off the sides.

So I know what it is like in rough water - especially when it sounds as though the very next wave is going to split the hull wide open and the entire sea is going to come gushing in through the. 23 degrees Bridge Clearance. The Element 160 has a pretty rough ride through two foot chop.

Reliable Mercury outboard power. Reliable Mercury outboard power. Big swell came up out of nowhere Let me tell you this.

Bayliner Element specifications LOA. Ideal for rough or calm water in salt or fresh water environments. Its freedom family and incomparable fun.

No porpoising means no need to add tabs and no need to drill into the sponson area of the transom. Easy operation for seasoned and beginner boaters alike. If I was in a bowrider I would have swamped the boat and maybe even sunk it.

I had a 21ft Winner years ago and took it out in some rough water. Patent pending M-hull design dramatically improves stability while on plane and maintains tracking throughout turns. Ideal for rough or calm water in salt or fresh water environments.