Our test boat featured an upgraded 250 hp 45L MerCruiser that propelled us to a top speed of 52 mph.

Bayliner vr5 test. The battery was dead when I bought it so I pulled it out and put it on a charger overnight. Bayliner always does a good job of maximizing value for a price point that keeps boating accessible. Once we were on plane I was immediately reminded about what I originally liked about the first VR5 I tested.

Bottom paint digital. The VR5 is available in two power configurations the sterndrive as we see here on our test boat as well as an outboard version. Bayliner VR5 Bayliner Boats As for performance the 200 hp MerCruiser 45L engine in our test boat helped the VR5 climb onto plane in 45 seconds and race to 30 mph in 92 seconds.

Boating Experience 1 95 2ZQHU V 0DQXDO Supplement. Learn more about this boat and its specifications features and performance. Bayliner VR5 Cuddy 2020- BoatTEST.

To that end the VR6 has a starting price of 33299 with the base 200 hp MerCruiser sterndrive. According to Bayliners own figures the more powerful 260 hp engine increases top speed by only about 1 mph and it sucks up more fuel in the process so the 57L seems like the best option. I am having exactly the same problem on my 2020 VR5 which I just purchased from the original owner.

2017 Bayliner VR5 OB Bowrider Boat Review BoatDealersca. Forward the boat employs Bayliners category-leading BeamForward design which carries the full 8 feet of beam further forward in the boat than has been traditionally done. By way of comparison the Bayliner VR5 Bowrider we tested back in 2017 achieved a top speed of 428 knots with the larger 250hp MerCruiser installed under the rear engine cover.

Debuting in the US in 2014 the latest V6 will ultimately replace both the 43L 220hp V6 though it is still one of the VR5 engine options and the old 50L 260hp V8 both of which are based on automotive. Max Horsepower 250 HP. Traditionally when manufacturers offer an outboard version of a model they redesigner the transom to incorporate the outboard power configuration.