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2008 BAYLINER DISCOVERY 246 260 HP A C RADAR LOADED S2008 BAYLINER DISCOVERY 246 260 HP A C RADAR LOADED    US $43,995.00

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Bayliner Discovery Journeys: Freedom to Roam and Explore

Love boating? The sun in your face. The smell of the water. The adventure that awaits you.

Nothing matches the feel of pulling into the open water, cutting a break at just the right angle or the sight of your buddy nodding back his confidence that there is some fun to be had out there.

Bayliner Discovery – a new line of runabouts, cuddys and cruisers – transforms boating trips into journeys and gives you the freedom to roam and explore. Take a look for yourself at Bayliner's new journey-based website, www.iamdiscovery.com. This is the place to go to fall in love with boating all over again…or for the first time. Bayliner Discovery doesn't shove boats and specs at you; it lures you into an affair with nature.

Log on and join Motor Boating Magazine's Managing Editor John Wooldridge and his buddy Ken Nicholson as they challenge a new Bayliner Discovery 246 Cruiser in the Pacific chop from San Diego to Catalina Island and on through Channel Islands National Park to Santa Barbara.

Along the way, these two embark on a dusty buffalo safari, kayak near sea caves on island shores and meet some of the local characters. "We traveled on our own terms and experienced everything from the colorful culture of Catalina Island to the breathtaking beauty of Channel Islands National Park," says Wooldridge. "The Bayliner Discovery 246 was our little magic carpet."

The hardtop cockpit on the Bayliner Discovery 246, the largest towable boat in the Bayliner Discovery line, protected Wooldridge and Nicholson from the spray of the choppy Pacific, while its other features made their journey a dream. "We managed to smooth out the worst parts with the boat's trip tab system, and the dual prop gave us an increased grip on the water," says Wooldridge. "The MerCruiser 350 MAG let us plow through everything the ocean threw at us without using the full engine potential."

On www.iamdiscovery.com, the surprisingly cool navigation of the site transports you to webisodes of Wooldridge's voyage, trip journals, planning links and, yes, Bayliner Discovery boats (but in very thoughtful and complete way).

The folks at Bayliner Discovery promise three more video journeys with top-notch travelers and journalists in the months ahead. National Geographic writer and world-class kayaker Jon Bowermaster is said to be next in line later this fall, using a Bayliner Discovery 288 Cruiser – a best-in-class, two-level mini-yacht – to navigate the stunning inlets and craggy coastline of the Maine Island Trail.

Check it out and become part of the adventures at www.iamdiscovery.com.

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water in my boat engine?

I discovered there is water in my engine. I have a Bayliner Discovery 195 with the engine of 2008 Mercruiser 3.0L MerCruiser® Alpha I (135 HP). I noticed the problem at the begining when it started making this sqeezy noise. My question is; I heard if i drain all the water and the remaining oil out of the engine and put in new oil that should solve it. Others say once water gets in your engine thats it you have to replace the head gasket. Before I take it to the mechanic does any one know anything about this issue?

You need to find the source of the water before you can attempt any repair. Water can enter the internal engine from several sources:

Corroded exhaust manifolds or faulty exhaust system gaskets - on an engine this new this is unlikely, unless you have been running in salt water and not flushing your engine with fresh water after use. The only way to verify this is dismantling and inspection of the exhaust system.

Faulty head gasket - You may be able to determine this by doing a compression test. Do your test with no water in the engine block, look for a cylinder that has a considerably lower reading. The best way to check this is by removing the head and doing a visual inpection. You will have to replace the head gasket, as these are one use only.

Cracked engine block - very unlikely, but possible. If you are still getting water in the cylinders after all external sources are checked, you will have to have the block tested by a machine shop (magnaflux testing).

Corroded or faulty oil cooler - This is rare and your model may or may not be equipped with an external oil cooler. You will have to have the cooler assembly pressure tested.

Water ingestion from the exhaust system (hydro locking) - This is the most common way that water enters the engine. If your boat sits low in the stern, wave action against the transom can cause water to be forced up the exhaust system and enter the cylinders via the exhaust valve. Usually the 2 rear cylinders are affected. Although there is a water shutter located in the exhaust down-pipe to prevent water ingestion, this shutter is not very effective and fails quickly. A quick way to determine if your boat is sitting too low in the stern: with the boat in the water, measure from the waterline to the top of the transom. Now measure down from the top of the transom to the highest point on the exhaust elbow. The difference in measurements must be at least 13". If the distance is less, you will have to add a spacer beetween the exhaust manifold and elbow.

Hope this bit of info helps you.