A new Element to boating

Whether you're rekindling a passion for boating or launching into the boating lifestyle for the first time, Bayliner says its new Element is your way in. The new Element made its debut at the New York Boat Show which opened on January 3.

All-new for the 2013 model year, Element is a revolutionary new boat that promises to make boating an accessible, easily adoptable pastime for just about anyone. Element's affordable price allows owners to enjoy the boating experience, and it is designed to offer an automotive-like driving experience that will be familiar to anyone who's been behind the wheel of a car.

"Whatever has held people back from getting into boating in the past, Element erases all that," said Matt Guilford, Bayliner's vice president of marketing.

At 16ft in length, Element easily accommodates a family of four and has capacity for up to six. Its layout includes opposed cockpit seating, which fosters easy conversation among passengers, a full-beam aft sunpad, and a cushioned bow lounge area. Deep cockpit freeboard enhances passenger safety, and a pair of stern swim platforms provide easy water access.

To make it easy to own, Bayliner has designed Element with minimal upkeep in mind. A standard 60hp Mercury four-stroke outboard engine provides reliable, fuel-efficient power capable of towing a tube or wakeboarder. And Element's self-bailing cockpit is easy to clean after a day on the water. 

The most distinctive aspect of Element's design is its signature M hull. Bayliner says its engineering team sought to create a running surface that delivered exceptional stability and superior passenger comfort while at rest and under way. The team ultimately moved away from a traditional V hull in favour of an innovative M-hull design that maintains exceptionally level flotation. And to simplify the driving experience for novice and experienced boaters alike, Bayliner constructed an all-new helm station for Element that features a single, multi-purpose gauge and only a few essential dash controls.

At a trailer weight of approximately 1000kg, Element is towable by most cars.

We’re not sure when the Element will grace our shores but we can’t wait to get a drive and check out what is sure to be a competitive price.