Overview
About this vessel
With a smooth, stable hull and seating for eight people, the Bayliner VR5 Cuddy Cabin is set to impress family boaters. A practical two-berth overnighter, it is built using the same "beam forward" 20-degree vee hull bottom that carries the wide beam right forward to the bow, making it a terrific family entertainer and social sports boat.
This cleverly designed deep vee hull is notable for its squared-off bow, which has the maximum beam of the boat extended forward—well past amidships—to provide more storage, seating and living space up in the bow.
The boat features low-profile cabin and deck structure, yet there is a surprising amount of space in the forward cabin, which is accessed via a lockable sliding fibreglass door. Stepping down into the cabin reveals a traditional vee berth layout with two 1.9m x 600mm wide berths, upholstered in a neutral beige/brown patterned cloth fabric. There is ample sitting space with 900mm of headroom above each berth and a maximum of 1.3m between the cabin sole and the ceiling, upholstered with a soft-touch cream-coloured vinyl.
The two individual berths can reconfigure into a decent-sized double bed using an included infill board and the two back-rest cushions. For stowing gear there is a shallow locker under the cushion in the forepeak, and open side pocket storage for clothing, towels, life jackets, and more. A chemical toilet is conveniently stowed in a space under the cabin entry step, where it slides forward for use. Sliding the cabin door closed ensures privacy.
A cabin ceiling hatch provides ventilation to the interior as well as easy access to the foredeck anchor well. A cushioned cabin roof sun-pad is accessible via steps moulded into the outside of the cabin door, then stepping up through the centre-opening windscreen.
The rear cockpit features a cushioned, moulded seating area that wraps around the transom in an L-shape, providing forward-facing seats at the stern as well as the engine box sun pad, beneath which is the heart of the boat. Storage lockers are beneath the port-side seats and a decent-sized, insulated cooler/ice box is under the transom lounge.
Cuddy cabin models are available on the two larger hull sizes, VR5 and VR6. Outboard and sterndrive engine options are available.
