Bayliner
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Recreational watercraft manufacturing |
| Founded | 1957 |
| Founder | Orin Edson |
| Headquarters | Arlington, Washington , United States |
Area served | Worldwide (over 60 nations) |
| Products | Deck boats, center console boats, bowriders (16 to 26 feet) |
| Parent | Brunswick Boat Group (Brunswick Corporation) |
| Website | www |
Bayliner, established in 1957 by Orin Edson, is a prominent producer of recreational watercraft. It distributes its products through a network exceeding 400 dealers across over 60 nations. Bayliner is a subsidiary of the Brunswick Boat Group, which itself is under the umbrella of Brunswick Corporation. In 1986, Brunswick purchased Bayliner from Edson for $425 million. The company’s production plants are situated in Knoxville, Tennessee, Dandridge, Tennessee, and Arlington, Washington within the United States, as well as in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico. Additional manufacturing sites support the European market from Portugal and serve South America from Brazil. Bayliner’s range encompasses deck boats, center console boats, and bowriders with lengths varying between 16 and 26 feet.
Buccaneer Yachts and US Yachts
Between 1970 and 1984, Bayliner maintained a sailboat division that produced vessels under the Buccaneer Yachts and United Sailing Yachts (US Yachts) brands. Despite achieving strong sales during the 1973 oil crisis, this segment was divested to Pearson Yachts in 1984. Pearson continued producing these models under the Triton brand until it declared bankruptcy in 1991.
Among the notable vessels were the US Yachts US 42, recognized as the largest model, alongside the Buccaneer 200, Buccaneer 220, US Yachts US 25, and US Yachts US 22. These boats were designed with an emphasis on interior comfort rather than sailing speed or performance.
Bowriders
Bayliner’s bowrider lineup comprises five models: the Bowrider 160, 170, VR4, VR5, and VR6. Their sizes range from 16 feet equipped with 100 horsepower engines to 22 feet with powerplants up to 250 horsepower. The VR series offers flexibility by accommodating either inboard or outboard engine setups to meet varied customer preferences.