While the Bayliner V20 is available as an outboard or inboard version, the front 3/4 of both boats are identical, right down to the back of the pilot and co-pilot seats.
The bowrider is Bayliner's trademark, with its central passage and windshield that closes while sailing. A panel under the windshield completes the closure.
This bowrider offers a beautiful U-shaped bench seat that determines two nice places, hair in the wind, during navigation. The seats are large enough for a 1.80 m tall person to sit with legs stretched out and back resting on the console. It's a comfortable place to sit, with good visibility when sailing. This forward corner can be transformed into a full sunbathing area with the addition of a cushion, or into a dining/apéro area with the addition of a small round table.
A protective console
Just behind is the console with its adjustable seats, which can also be raised. If we had to criticize the layout of this bowrider, it would be the use of these seats. Indeed, the rider soon finds himself having to sit down, the sit/stand position remaining uncomfortable.
On the other hand, once seated, the throttle is under the rider's right hand, and the steering wheel is well laid out. Up front, the dashboard is well laid out, with space for a nice plotter and radio. A pocket on the right also serves to store and recharge phones. The windscreen is high enough to prevent the pilot's cap from flying off at full speed!
Sunbathing or large cockpit?
The layout at the stern varies according to the type of engine. The inboard engine takes up more space in the cockpit. It is covered by a beautiful sundeck that ends above the access to the starboard sundeck. While the sundeck is larger than the 2-part sundeck on the outboard version, access to it is made more difficult by the removal of the cushion and its support.
The outboard version offers undeniably more space in the cockpit, with a teak table that unfolds to provide generous seating once at anchor. While access to the starboard sundeck is easier than on the inboard version, the size of the sundeck on the outboard version is far more ridiculous. Although both versions feature a 3-step ladder, access to the bathing area is more comfortable on the inboard version.
Storage galore
There are numerous storage compartments throughout the boat. The most impressive is the keel locker under the cockpit floor, for storing water skis or wakeboards. But we also appreciate the two storage compartments in the console. These open from the bowrider and are large enough to accommodate the 2 tables and their legs. A good point for the shipyard, which provides fastenings for this equipment inside its lockers to prevent it from wiggling around when sailing. In terms of storage, the outboard version benefits from space under the seats, occupied by the engine hold on the inboard side.
