In terms of family boats that meet a lot of needs, the Bayliner Trophy T22SC hits the trifecta—fishability, versatility and affordability. It’s a trailerable boat that can keep the family entertained whether the day’s mission involves fishing, tubing, hitting the sandbar or all of the above.
What makes this Trophy T22SC unique is Bayliner’s side-console design; rather than working in the traditional dual-console framework, Bayliner doubled the size of the helm console to starboard and moved the walkthrough to the bow over to port. This creates space for a double-wide helm seat, complete with independent flip-up bolsters for the captain and co-captain. The dash fits a flush-mounted Simrad Go 9 MFD, with space left to add a second screen if desired. Plus, the console itself is double the size that you’d find on a typical dual console, which allows for a lot of space to create a head/storage area inside. Add in a portable toilet for the crew, and they’ll have less claustrophobic experience belowdecks. In contrast to a center-console design, the side console allows for a full-width windshield to help keep the crew better protected in the main cockpit.
That aft cockpit features a transom bench that seats three adults. For fishing, there’s an 18-gallon livewell, coaming bolsters lining the cockpit gunwales, four rod holders in the gunwale topsides, and flip-out rod racks in the portside inwale. In a nice touch, Bayliner adds two rod holders in the bow area forward of the windshield. Space under the transom bench serves as a cooler or fish box.
The Trophy T22SC’s versatility shines in the bow, thanks to carrying the beam forward as you’d see on a deck boat. Set up the table to create a conversation pit, throw in the filler cushions to create a sun pad, or remove all the cushions for a bow-casting platform.
Standard power for this boat is a Mercury 150 FourStroke, but we tested it with the 250 FourStroke. We recorded a top speed of 43.1 mph while climbing onto plane in a snappy 3.8 seconds. Handling proved smooth and predictable in hardover turns at 30 mph and the boat’s moderate deadrise served it well in taking on other boat waves and a bit of bay chop.
High Points
- Side console features a double-size head.
- Double-wide helm features two independent flip-up bolsters for the captain and co-captain.
- Wide beam creates a spacious bow that serves as a conservation pit, sun lounge or casting platform.
How We Tested
- Engine: Mercury 250 FourStroke
- Drive/Prop: Outboard/Enertia 15″ x 15″ 3-blade stainless steel
- Gear Ratio: 1.75:1 Fuel Load: 52 gal. Crew Weight: 200 lb.
Pricing and Specs
| Price: | $67,990 (with base power) |
| LOA: | 22’7″ |
| Beam: | 8’6″ |
| Draft (min): | 1’10” |
| Dry Weight: | 4,500 lb. |
| Seat/Weight Capacity: | 10/2,500 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity: | 80 gal. |
