When Carl Moesly designed the Sea Craft 19 — the world’s first fiberglass bowrider in 1965 — he powered it with a sterndrive. When other builders followed suit on the open-bow concept, they did too.

The Bayliner T24CC we tested was well-equipped for less than $80,000. Its 23-degree-deadrise hull cut through Charlotte Harbor’s wind-driven 2-foot chop and stood up to the thrashing it dished out.

See Trophy Boats for Trophy models after 2001. In addition to standard equipment, Element E16 Includes: Waterproof 120-Watt AM/FM Stereo w/MP3, Automatic 500 GPH Bilge Pump, Folding Sport Arch/Ski Tow ...