Bayliner Unveils New Pilothouse and Explorer Series Boats
Editor’s Note: Boating was granted special early access to these boats, and our Certified Tests will be published in the coming weeks.
Bayliner Boats, a Brunswick Corporation brand, today announced the addition of five new models to its award-winning Trophy lineup. Both the Pilothouse and Explorer series, originally part of the Quicksilver brand in Europe, will be making their North America debut under Bayliner’s flagship Trophy lineup.
“We are thrilled to officially introduce the widely successful Pilothouse and Explorer models to the North American market,” said Benoit Verley, President, Venture Group. “The preliminary feedback from consumers, dealers and partners has been incredibly overwhelming, and we are confident these models will fill a gap in the cabin-style category and exceed the needs of our customers. We look forward to introducing more consumers throughout many of the 2024 boat shows, as well as seeing the models on the water for the 2024 boating season.”
Trophy T23 and T25 Pilothouse
New to the Bayliner North American fleet, the cabin-style Pilothouse is available in 23’ and 25’ are equipped with fishing-focused features and a design intended to spend a full day on the water enabling passengers to switch the vessel from day-to-night mode. Noteworthy standard fishing features, include a dedicated fishing station with livewell system and cutting board; a large fish locker with oxygenated water system and raw water washdown; high freeboards for optimal safety when fishing. Entertaining and comfort standard features, include a slightly asymmetrical cabin with full walkaround and three access sliding doors; spacious fishing cockpit that doubles as a dining area with aft and starboard flip seats; onboard hosting amenities, including a galley with sink, refrigerator, portable stove and sea toilet; ergonomic helm station with space for optional technology upgrades. Consumers can upgrade their models with premium, fishing and comfort packages.
| T23 Pilothouse | T25 Pilothouse | |
| LOA: | 21’9″ | 23’5″ |
| Beam: | 8’6″ | 9’6″ |
| Deadrise: | 17 | 17 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 51 gal. | 86 gal. |
| Max Horsepower: | 225 hp | 300 hp |
| Max Capacity: | 7 persons | 9 persons |
Trophy T23, T25 and T29 Explorer
Providing a full range of 23’ to 29’, the Explorer series is designed to be the ultimate family-friendly model offering a full suite of standard amenities for comfort onboard. Noteworthy features, include a foredeck with opening hatch that can be converted to a large sun lounge; ergonomic helm with mounting space for a 9” GPS/Chart plotter; walkway to the bow area and a sliding cabin entry door; Versatile cockpit area suitable for cruising and dining or sunbathing with easy deployable sun lounge and water access; fully equipped galley with sink, recessed storage and optional stove and refrigerator; enclosed cabin with a fully equipped bathroom and sleeping quarters. Consumers can upgrade their models with premium technology and comfort features.
| T23 Explorer | T25 Explorer | T29 Explorer | |
| LOA: | 22’9″ | 24’3″ | 29’3″ |
| Beam: | 8’4″ | 9’4″ | 9’9″ |
| Deadrise: | 16 | 17 | 17 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 53 gal. | 74 gal. | 126 gal. |
| Max Horsepower: | 225 hp | 300 hp | 450 hp |
| Max Capacity: | 9 persons | 11 persons | Yacht Certified |
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All five models will make their boat show debut at the Seattle Boat Show, February 2-10, 2024. The model will be available for purchase across select locations within the Bayliner dealer network, and you can learn more about the models online by visiting, bayliner.com.
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