Bayliner's M17 is part of Interboot 2026's My First Boat display, where the 5.35m deck boat is being presented as an accessible route into powered boating. The show listing gives a beam of 2.29m, weight of 645kg and a single petrol outboard.
Bayliner itself describes the M17 as a simple, affordable platform built around its M-Hull design. The boat's open seating and familiar helm controls are intended to make it approachable for owners stepping up from smaller craft or entering boating for the first time.
M-Hull is central to the design
The M17 uses Bayliner's M-Hull concept to create a broad, stable footprint and predictable handling at recreational speeds. A nook-style cockpit and bow seating give the boat a social layout without adding the weight and complexity of enclosed accommodation.
The current manufacturer specification lists capacity for seven people and maximum power of 90hp. Standard power can be lower, so engine choice should be matched to load, intended waters and local licensing rules.
Trailering remains part of the ownership proposition
Bayliner positions the M17 as a boat that is straightforward to tow, store and launch compared with larger deck boats. The official specification lists an approximate weight with standard engine of 1,984lb, while trailer and options increase the complete road weight.
Owners should calculate the loaded combination rather than rely on hull or dry-boat figures when choosing a tow vehicle. Fuel, batteries, safety equipment and personal gear can add meaningful weight before the boat reaches the slipway.
Interboot puts entry-level boats side by side
The My First Boat area gives the M17 a useful context because visitors can compare it directly with smaller open boats, RIBs and electric craft. That makes storage, passenger capacity and propulsion choices easier to understand than when each model is viewed in isolation.
The M17 itself is not being presented as a brand-new global launch, so Leisure Boat Guide is treating this as a current show-placement story rather than inventing a premiere. The verified news point is its role in Interboot's 2026 first-owner programme.