Bayliner Boats unveils new V22 Series

Brunswick Corporation’s Bayliner Boats has announced the launch of its new V22 Series, a next-generation runabout line designed to replace the brand’s VR6 Bowrider Series. The outgoing VR6 platform has been a significant volume driver for the brand, recording more than 4,000 unit sales over the past decade.

The new V22 series – comprising the V22 outboard and V22I sterndrive configurations – offers a sculpted modern hull, more spacious deck layout, and premium features. Built for Bayliner’s core consumer in the 21 to 23ft runabout segment, the new platform will be manufactured at Bayliner’s production facility in Knoxville, Tennessee.

“For more than a decade, the VR Series has been at the heart of Bayliner. The V22 carries that legacy forward, built on what our customers have told us they love, with the space, capability, and refinement today’s boating families expect,” says Vittorio Bichucher, president, Venture Boat Group. “It’s a boat built to compete confidently in the 21- to 23-foot segment, and we look forward to introducing the series to our dedicated dealers and passionate Bayliner customers.” 

Bayliner’s flagship bowrider lineup features a wider beam than the outgoing VR6 that opens up the cockpit, with L-shaped lounge seating.

At the helm, twin captain’s bucket seats with 180-degree swivel offer versatility for driving and socialising.

There is in-floor, under-seat, and bow storage. The V22 outboard adds a large sunpad with a deep storage compartment beneath, ideal for tubes, towables, and gear for a full day on the water.

Owners can choose from The V22, tuned for water sports, cruising, and sandbar days, while the V22I delivers a quieter, more refined ride well-suited for anchoring out and entertaining. 

John Barbier, director of design and strategy, Venture Boat Group, adds: “Bayliner is about getting more people on the water and creating family memories, and the all-new V22 sits at the forefront of that mission. Every element of the layout, from the thoughtful touches to the overall simplicity of the experience, was designed with the modern boating family in mind. This boat reflects our team’s belief that boating should be easy, accessible, and fun, and we believe our dealers and customers will feel that the moment they step aboard the V22.”