I sold my first boat “Sea Dreams” in April 2010, leaving me boatless for the first time in nine years. I knew I wanted another boat but wasn’t sure what I wanted. In July my wife Winnie suggested we go down to a local Bayliner boat dealer to “look around.”
Among the few remaining boats on the lot that day was this 18 foot runabout, essentially the same type of boat as “Sea Dreams,” but in an all-new body. The boat was a stern drive model, looked sharp, and was extremely affordable. Winnie asked me if I wanted this boat, and after three seconds thought said “yes.” We closed the deal on July 27, 2010, after a lot of Winnie’s tough negotiations with the dealership.
Initially, I thought we’d own the boat for a few years, get used to operating her, then trade up for a larger boat. However, after a few years of boating fun, I realized I did not want anything else. This little boat got us out on the water during the summer boating seasons with little cost and little fuss. She was large enough to take out occasional friends and family, small enough to keep in our driveway without mooring costs, and simple enough not to need a lot of maintenance. All-in-all, the type of boat that suited us fine.
About the name: When we purchased her, Winnie and I discussed a proper name. We came up with a few suggestions, and I went with “Sea Dragon” in honor of Winnie. As Chinese, she has a high regard for dragons, so “Sea Dragon” seemed a natural fit.
Mr. Cool In The Boat
Tied up at Smallwood State Park, Maryland, on the Mattawoman Creek off the Potomac River. This is one of our favorite stopping places when out on the water.
Sea Dragon at Leesylvania Park
Sea Dragon pierside at Leesylvania Park, ready to head out for a day on the water.
Sea Trials and Delivery
This is our 2010 Bayliner 175BR stern drive inboard/outboard bow rider 17 feet 6 inches, purchased new, July 29, 2010. Photo taken after her delivery sea trials the day we purchased her.
Sea Dragon on Sea Trials
Ron taking Sea Dragon out on the bay for slow speed runs at Sweden Point Marina, Smallwood park, Maryland
Proud New Owner
Proud New Owner. Ron with his brand new 2010 Bayliner 175BR. This boat was christened "Sea Dragon."
Sea Dragon on Sea Trials
Ron taking Sea Dragon out on the bay for slow speed runs at Sweden Point Marina, Smallwood park, Maryland
Winnie Practices Driving
Winnie Practices Driving in their brand new 2010 Bayliner 175BR "Sea Dragon."
Sea Dragon on Sea Trials
Ron taking Sea Dragon out on the bay for slow speed runs at Sweden Point Marina, Smallwood park, Maryland
2010 Bayliner 175BR At Home
The 2010 Bayliner 175BR can hold seven passengers or 880 pounds and includes a stereo, deck storage well, and full instrumentation. The 135HP 3.0L Mercruiser pushed her up to 45MPH @ 5000RPM during sea trials. A bit too fast for the first day!
At Anchor on the Potomac
Sea Dragon at anchor off Tim's Rivershore Restaurant and Crabhouse, on the Potoma River
At Occoquan Regional Park
This was our first real day out on the water with our new boat "Sea Dragon." Occoquan Regional Park.
At Anchor on the Potomac
Sea Dragon at anchor off Tim's Rivershore Restaurant and Crabhouse, on the Potoma River
A Passenger
A Passenger in Ron and Winnie's 2010 Bayliner 175BR, Winnie' friend Lili.
At Anchor on the Potomac
Sea Dragon at anchor off Tim's Rivershore Restaurant and Crabhouse, on the Potoma River
The Captain and the Admiral
The Captain and the Admiral in their 2010 Bayliner 175BR.
Leesylanvia State Park
Sea Dragon, Ron and Winnie's 2010 Bayliner 175BR, at Leesylanvia State Park marina.
Boating with the Torrence Family
Boating with the Torrence Family in Occoquan Bay
Boating with Roger Forbes
Boating with Roger Forbes in Sea Dragon at Leesylvania State park marina.
Ron On The Tube
Ron riding the waves on an Airhead towable tube, pulled by Sea Dragon while Winnie drove. In Mattawoman Creek, Maryland, (Potomac River).
[…] pays well enough so Winnie and I can indulge in some personal fun stuff. I got my power boat “Sea Dragon” out quite a few times this past summer (not as often as I like, but enough) for some fishing and […]
[…] have two anchors for my 18-foot 2010 Bayliner 175BR runabout “Sea Dragon.” I normally only carry one, the Bayliner-provided fluke anchor that came with my boat, unless I plan […]
[…] and snorkeling around beaches. Winnie’s only prior experience with snorkeling was from our boat in the Potomac River. But snorkeling in clear tropical oceans is a bit different then in the muddy […]
[…] irritation of Spring weather is getting my boat “Sea Dragon” ready for the season. I store the boat out in my driveway under several layers of tarps. I […]
[…] Sea Dragon is a 2010 Bayliner 175BR sterndrive runabout. Winnie and I purchased this boat new back in July 2010, a few months after I sold my first boat Sea Dreams. The longer we’ve owned this boat, the more we love it. After the excessive work I put into Sea Dreams, for the first several years of owning Sea Dragon I paid professionals to do the maintenance. Gradually, I took over more maintenance myself. Largely because I wasn’t happy with the level of care versus prices I was getting gouged charged. […]
[…] of our new home is a too-small driveway for both the boat and our RV. So, we’ve opted to keep Sea Dragon stored at a local marina. I think this will work out ok as I’m getting tired of towing the […]
[…] for closing, which focused our planning on what to haul down for that trip. It made sense that our boat and hardshell kayaks would be part of this first trip. We also made an advance three-day scouting […]
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[…] pays well enough so Winnie and I can indulge in some personal fun stuff. I got my power boat “Sea Dragon” out quite a few times this past summer (not as often as I like, but enough) for some fishing and […]
[…] Sea Dragon […]
[…] have two anchors for my 18-foot 2010 Bayliner 175BR runabout “Sea Dragon.” I normally only carry one, the Bayliner-provided fluke anchor that came with my boat, unless I plan […]
[…] didn’t use our Bayliner 175BR “Sea Dragon” at all last year due to peak zombie apocalypse. So we promised ourselves this year would […]
[…] we kayaked off our Bayliner 175 “Sea Dragon” we used the Sea Eagle 370, designed as a comfortable two-seater kayak. It took a bit of practice […]
[…] and snorkeling around beaches. Winnie’s only prior experience with snorkeling was from our boat in the Potomac River. But snorkeling in clear tropical oceans is a bit different then in the muddy […]
[…] irritation of Spring weather is getting my boat “Sea Dragon” ready for the season. I store the boat out in my driveway under several layers of tarps. I […]
[…] Sea Dragon is a 2010 Bayliner 175BR sterndrive runabout. Winnie and I purchased this boat new back in July 2010, a few months after I sold my first boat Sea Dreams. The longer we’ve owned this boat, the more we love it. After the excessive work I put into Sea Dreams, for the first several years of owning Sea Dragon I paid professionals to do the maintenance. Gradually, I took over more maintenance myself. Largely because I wasn’t happy with the level of care versus prices I was getting gouged charged. […]
[…] of our new home is a too-small driveway for both the boat and our RV. So, we’ve opted to keep Sea Dragon stored at a local marina. I think this will work out ok as I’m getting tired of towing the […]
[…] for closing, which focused our planning on what to haul down for that trip. It made sense that our boat and hardshell kayaks would be part of this first trip. We also made an advance three-day scouting […]