![]() Worthy options if you choose to hit the upgrade list? Consider the waterproof, MP3-capable stereo, 6’ Bimini for shade, or should you like a little more power, an upgrade to 90 horsepower. Still, a couple can invite friends out for the day or a young family can enjoy mixing it up between a bow cockpit ideal for two kids, twin captains chairs behind the consoles and an aft-bench that can seat three abroad…or let a solo passenger stretch out and take in some sun. ![]() At 16’ 2” in length and with a passenger capacity of 650 pounds, the 160 isn’t the choice for a crowd. You can even choose a choice of four exterior hull colors. The windshield is full size and offers welcome protection from the elements. An in-floor ski locker is ready for water toys, and the minimal swim platform includes a telescoping ladder. So, too, are multi-function dash gauges with fuel, speed, tach and voltmeter horn 12-volt outlet trim indicator and tilt steering. A single axle painted trailer is standard. Bayliner 160 Bowrider Starting at $17,399 with a 60hp Mercury FourStroke, the 160 is the lowest-priced model on this list. Match the descriptions with your budget and just maybe find the ideal boat for you. We’ve assembled the most affordable model from each of 10 key industry players. ![]() What you deem affordable in that widespread mix likely comes down to how much of a premium you place on layout and passenger capacity, the power you deem necessary to haul those passengers and maybe a few water toys, the list of standard equipment…and perhaps ultimately, how much value you place on a brand’s name and reputation. You also might be just as surprised to learn that as you push that limit to include 18’ and 19’ models the price rises accordingly, with some manufacturer’s entry-level offerings approaching $40,000. You might be pleased to discover there are still new, showroom-fresh boats in the 16’ - 17’ range (with a factory warranty!) that can be had for just over $17,000. The definition of an “affordable” runabout obviously varies according to the buyer. Photo: Bayliner Boats via Union Marine, Bellingham WA. LapStitch™ topsides w/ Vee bottom (12.5° deadrise at the transom) ![]() Builders can choose the kit with integral wooden seats, or, for those who prefer aftermarket seats, without seats. The kit includes CNC-milled grooves in the plywood deck, with dark cedar strips glued in, evoking the traditional runabout decking. She looks almost Norwegian at idle speed. The deep sheer line in unusual in a retro runabout. The boat doesn't skid in turns, is well behaved in general, and is not much slowed by a crew of three adults. In trials we saw 24mph, just under 21 knots, with a 25hp motor. Full-size plans are also available for the scratch builder. The complete kit can be assembled in 250-300 hours. The Rhode Runner is part of our CLC ProKit fleet, a design suitable for confident builders with a couple of stitch-and-glue boats under their belts. Yet the hull has a striking, sculptural - and fully functional - shape. This is a CNC-cut stitch-and-glue design, requiring no building mold. We chose the name "Rhode Runner" for this shapely and able boat, referencing the nearby Rhode River, site of decades of CLC prototype launches, photo shoots, and small boat symposia. We wanted one for ourselves, so we designed this small runabout to echo the grace of the post-war Lyman and Chris Craft runabouts. 30 years of experience designing wood-epoxy composite boats allowed us to create a smooth-running powerboat that is light, durable, and fast. The beautiful 1950s-era runabouts are icons of style in the world of wooden boats.
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