My new(ish) Baysport 575

[WalrusLike]

I have finally got a boat. It's a 3 month old, like new, Baysport575. I haven't used it yet but already I am smiling all the time.

I had a 23 ft yacht years ago but haven't owned a boat since. Been out on others regularly over that time.

I really like the layout and setup of these boats. So far I have 2 problems that are fixable....

On the road in the rain the front hatch leaks. It has no seals so that's fixable. Also the camping cover clears leak at joins and zips. Again fixable. So water ingress is one thing to remedy.

The other is that because of the leaks and constant rain, the under floor is growing mushrooms that have put out a rust coloured spore dust.

I am attacking that with clove oil ( thanks to this forum for that tip).

No doubt i will post questions as they arise to gain from your collective knowledge. Also I will keep posting my experiences in the hope it's of some use to others looking at the Baysport boats.

[Chas & Clarry]

Congrats mate!! I think that photos are in order surely....let us see her

You must be itching to get out on the water, Hope you have a great time.

Tim

[AnthonyL]

Congrats .. I have a Baysport 620 and am very happy with it. What motor have you got?

[WalrusLike]

Thanks for that. I will put a pic or two here.

One thing I have found is that the V berth glassed board is glassed on top and inside the edges of the storage openings but the underside is just bare marine ply. Same thing in few other places.

I don't mind this because I know the boat is built to a price (that's why I can afford it... just). I figure that the hull is sound and the layout good and the general fittings are good quality so I can put finishing touches on myself.

I am thinking of painting the underside of the ply with something... Don't know what yet. But maybe it's better left to breathe.

Anyway... Pics:
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[WalrusLike]

Ah.... Cross post...

Thanks Anthony. I have the 2 stroke Yamaha 115. I think it might be a teeny bit underpowered but am just happy to have one.. The 620 is a lovely boat.

[fisho8]

Well done mate now get out there and get into it 575 is a good size.

[thelump]

Ah.... Cross post...

Thanks Anthony. I have the 2 stroke Yamaha 115. I think it might be a teeny bit underpowered but am just happy to have one.. The 620 is a lovely boat.

That motor will push it easy mate. Nice looking rig

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Filled the boot with loot from BCF and Whitworths. Rope, fenders, beacon to beacon, other bits and pieces. Great fun.

Pulled the centre flooring up and cleaned off the fungi. Took a lot of elbow grease. I am very impressed with the carpet.... It's tough.

The board is lightly painted underneath unlike elsewhere which is bare under. I do need to seal all that properly soonish.

Turns out there is no mount in the anchor locker for tying on the anchor rope. Something else to be done.

Still happy though... The boats are low priced and these are easily fixable things.

Put it in tommorow... Can't wait.

[Lancair]

Turns out there is no mount in the anchor locker for tying on the anchor rope. Something else to be done.

My new Tournament had a thin metal ring in the anchor locker to tie on to but it was so weak looking, I reckon I couldve broken it by pulling on the rope. I had a plate and heavy gauge metal loop made and used the bolts from the bow eye to secure it inside the anchor locker. When I mentioned the weak attachment ring to the manufacturer, they said that was a safety feature ? So the eye would give way and not pull the boat under should you get the anchor snagged etc ? ? Personally I'd prefer to know it wont let go under any circumstances.

[WalrusLike]

Yeah me too...., A deckie makes a bad anchor tie off.... I would like a chance of the boat still holding.

The safety of a inadvertent anchor drop while on plane is a worry but I reckon if that happens the boat will broach or nearly broach with even low strength ring. But the anchor will be in the locker while on the plane.

Obviously we try and avoid any of those events. 😄

[WalrusLike]

Guys with Baysport boats... Did you do anything to seal your hatch?

I picked mine up on a rainy day and the water poured in through the hatch because there is no seal on it. I am thinking using a rubber D shaped sealing strip against the hatch lid in line with where it meets the hull. Any better ideas?

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Oh and also.... Do you guys tow with clears on? Is it too much pressure on the above windscreen clear?

Do the sides flap about much?

[AnthonyL]

When I tow I leave the clears on but roll up the front clear.

[AnthonyL]

Guys with Baysport boats... Did you do anything to seal your hatch?

I picked mine up on a rainy day and the water poured in through the hatch because there is no seal on it. I am thinking using a rubber D shaped sealing strip against the hatch lid in line with where it meets the hull. Any better ideas?

Mine doesnt leak, re your battery they should have checked your battery when you bought it and had it running for you.

[AnthonyL]

Ah.... Cross post...

Thanks Anthony. I have the 2 stroke Yamaha 115. I think it might be a teeny bit underpowered but am just happy to have one.. The 620 is a lovely boat.

That motor will be fine, dont worry.

What side of town are you on?