Bayon Boats?

[Vmjtc3]

What's the deal with Bayon boats, were they a splash of another boat or were they there own design? Never even heard of them before I ran across this add today.

http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/boa/2699624692.html

 

[BoatCop]

Probably a typo. It looks like a a Spectra splash, so maybe a Baron?

 

[Vmjtc3]

Probably a typo. It looks like a a Spectra splash, so maybe a Baron?

Its definitely possible, l searched the net a bit and found the name attached to a video of a flat bottom and a thread about a outboard boat with the same name on PB could be typo's though for sure. I don't know much about these old boats. Looks like it could be a fun river boat for the price though :thumbsup

 

[DtB]

Bayon's were built up around Redding in the 70's the boat in the pic looks like a splash of a Cambell

 

[SKIA36]

We had a 21- daycruiser in the late 70's 455 olds jacuzzi jet, fun boat, gas hog. Not the best of quality, similar to Tahiti, Hawaian?, Shuster... I thought they were made around Fresno somewhere in central Cali...

 

[BajaBill]

Hello River Dave's Place.
I am new to the forum but have first hand intimate knowledge about Bayon Boats.
To late tonight to go into detail but if folks are interested I can share more at a later time.
BASICS:
Bill Bayon started the company in So CA and moved to Redding CA around 1969 or 70.
He built wood boats in So CA and fiberglass boats of his own design in Redding.
I am sure he was friends with Billy Campbell and actually built at least 1 wood hull for him in 1964. There is a reference to this boat on the web.
Bayon Boats were built in Redding Ca from the early 70's until 1989 when the molds and inventory were sold to Marlin Boats of White City OR .
Bayon Custom Boats built !6'6" low profile outboard and IO models and some jets. A 19' Bubble deck mostly jet powered. A 20'2' Mini daycruiser with IO, Jet and some outboard models. The boats were all hand laid fiberglass built to order.
Bayon Boats also designed and built a 20'2" Bass boat for Outboard or IO power.
Bayon Boats also designed a 20'2" V nose tunnel bottom for the Bass Boat and Mini Daycruiser decks.
I will ad more later if interest is there.
Thanks,
Bill,
P.S. I owned and operated the Company from late 1981 until we sold out to Marlin Boats in 1989.

 

[Kylemenz1]

Any pictures of these boats?

 

[BajaBill]

These are pictures of the last Bayon ever built. It was a 20'2" Mini daycruiser with the tunnel bottom we designed and had the King Cobra BB Ford Sterndrive. It was for sale in Washington a couple of yeras ago and I tried to buy it but my offer was not accepted.
I lost all the picture albums I had from the 80's and have no digital pics except these. You could go to Craigslist Redding and type Bayon in the search box and some forsale will come up.

 

[MavMax]

Thank you for the info on these boats. I am in the process of rebuilding one of these boats. It's a 1980, 20.6 length Bayon. Up until this piont, I could not find any info.

 

[RiverDave]

If you need more info I'm sure I can track down baja bill

 

[MavMax]

That would be great!

 

[MavMax]

Thought I would include a couple photos...

 

[COCA COLA COWBOY]

Bayon were built out of Redding CA. There is an old school Prop guy near the 5 freeway up in a Redding that can tell you absolutely everything you need to know.

 

[BigTBones]

New to the forum, just purchased this 77 Bayon 20.5 mini day cruiser. This post is the most information I have been able to find in regards to Bayon boats. 396 BBC, Berkley pump, Lounge seating unlike anything else I've seen. Pump is anodized black & Jefferson Starship cover air brushed on the bow.

 

[JDub24]

Im willing to bet there is a shit ton of blow in the carpet and cushions!!!

With that being said, @COCA COLA COWBOY sounds like he knows a guy in Nor Cal that might have all the info you seek.

Good luck with the new boat!!

New to the forum, just purchased this 77 Bayon 20.5 mini day cruiser. This post is the most information I have been able to find in regards to Bayon boats. 396 BBC, Berkley pump, Lounge seating unlike anything else I've seen. Pump is anodized black & Jefferson Starship cover air brushed on the bow.


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[n2otoofast4u]

New to the forum, just purchased this 77 Bayon 20.5 mini day cruiser. This post is the most information I have been able to find in regards to Bayon boats. 396 BBC, Berkley pump, Lounge seating unlike anything else I've seen. Pump is anodized black & Jefferson Starship cover air brushed on the bow.


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This is the boat I got pictures of the other day parked at Daves shop! Does it run? We're gonna be doing jet boat things this week in the river, you should join. Probably launch at Wallace and head towards Independence.

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[rivermobster]

Hello River Dave's Place.
I am new to the forum but have first hand intimate knowledge about Bayon Boats.
To late tonight to go into detail but if folks are interested I can share more at a later time.
BASICS:
Bill Bayon started the company in So CA and moved to Redding CA around 1969 or 70.
He built wood boats in So CA and fiberglass boats of his own design in Redding.
I am sure he was friends with Billy Campbell and actually built at least 1 wood hull for him in 1964. There is a reference to this boat on the web.
Bayon Boats were built in Redding Ca from the early 70's until 1989 when the molds and inventory were sold to Marlin Boats of White City OR .
Bayon Custom Boats built !6'6" low profile outboard and IO models and some jets. A 19' Bubble deck mostly jet powered. A 20'2' Mini daycruiser with IO, Jet and some outboard models. The boats were all hand laid fiberglass built to order.
Bayon Boats also designed and built a 20'2" Bass boat for Outboard or IO power.
Bayon Boats also designed a 20'2" V nose tunnel bottom for the Bass Boat and Mini Daycruiser decks.
I will ad more later if interest is there.
Thanks,
Bill,
P.S. I owned and operated the Company from late 1981 until we sold out to Marlin Boats in 1989.

Very cool!

 

[JUSTWANNARACE]

New to the forum, just purchased this 77 Bayon 20.5 mini day cruiser. This post is the most information I have been able to find in regards to Bayon boats. 396 BBC, Berkley pump, Lounge seating unlike anything else I've seen. Pump is anodized black & Jefferson Starship cover air brushed on the bow.


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Where are you from?

 

[RiverDave]

That seating layout is pretty cool!

Kind of funny how the interior style of the 70’s has come full circle and diamonds are back in style!

 

[BigTBones]

This is the boat I got pictures of the other day parked at Daves shop! Does it run? We're gonna be doing jet boat things this week in the river, you should join. Probably launch at Wallace and head towards Independence.

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I work for Dave. My name is Bryan Leach. I work along side Henry running the front/boat side. Boat runs good. It hasn't seen the water in 10+ years per the previous owner. We started it last week, has a cam etc in it. I started replacing the fuel lines (brittle) Friday after work and installing a fuel/water sep.

 

[BigTBones]

Where are you from?

I reside in Jefferson, OR. Work for Dave Power Automotive & Marine in Salem, OR.

 

[n2otoofast4u]

I work for Dave. My name is Bryan Leach. I work along side Henry running the front/boat side. Boat runs good. It hasn't seen the water in 10+ years per the previous owner. We started it last week, has a cam etc in it. I started replacing the fuel lines (brittle) Friday after work and installing a fuel/water sep.

I reside in Jefferson, OR. Work for Dave Power Automotive & Marine in Salem, OR.

Perfect. Tell Dave that you need Wednesday afternoon off. Get that thing ready by then, and we'll go run the river. Hell, bring Dave with you. Better yet, tell him to go get the Miller and bring it back to town. Same with Henry, tell him to get his ready too. Warm days are running thin around here!

My name is John Green. Not sure we've met, but we will. Dave will know the name. Justwannarace is also from Salem. I'm near certain hes gay, but his wife is hot, and they have a nice river boat, so we keep him around.

 

[Hallett_Whacker]

A matching van complete with the dragon painted on would be the ideal tow vehicle.

Sick. Ass. Jet. Boat.

 

[RiverDave]

Perfect. Tell Dave that you need Wednesday afternoon off. Get that thing ready by then, and we'll go run the river. Hell, bring Dave with you. Better yet, tell him to go get the Miller and bring it back to town. Same with Henry, tell him to get his ready too. Warm days are running thin around here!

My name is John Green. Not sure we've met, but we will. Dave will know the name. Justwannarace is also from Salem. I'm near certain hes gay, but his wife is hot, and they have a nice river boat, so we keep him around.

Lol

 

[ElAzul]

I reside in Jefferson, OR. Work for Dave Power Automotive & Marine in Salem, OR.

I had your place do a little work for me when I lived in Salem area. Drag that mofo to Bend next summer and we will have some fun. BTW your shop was honest and cool for the small thing I had done

 

[BigTBones]

Perfect. Tell Dave that you need Wednesday afternoon off. Get that thing ready by then, and we'll go run the river. Hell, bring Dave with you. Better yet, tell him to go get the Miller and bring it back to town. Same with Henry, tell him to get his ready too. Warm days are running thin around here!

My name is John Green. Not sure we've met, but we will. Dave will know the name. Justwannarace is also from Salem. I'm near certain hes gay, but his wife is hot, and they have a nice river boat, so we keep him around.

Justwannarace sounds like Arrin Morris?

 

[n2otoofast4u]

Justwannarace sounds like Arrin Morris?

LOL..... No, but same deal. Arins wife is hot, and he is certainly gay.

 

[BigTBones]

LOL..... No, but same deal. Arins wife is hot, and he is certainly gay.

lmfao

 

[JUSTWANNARACE]

Perfect. Tell Dave that you need Wednesday afternoon off. Get that thing ready by then, and we'll go run the river. Hell, bring Dave with you. Better yet, tell him to go get the Miller and bring it back to town. Same with Henry, tell him to get his ready too. Warm days are running thin around here!

My name is John Green. Not sure we've met, but we will. Dave will know the name. Justwannarace is also from Salem. I'm near certain hes gay, but his wife is hot, and they have a nice river boat, so we keep him around.

LMAO.. jealousy is a bitch.. dont let it ruin your life!!

 

[n2otoofast4u]

LMAO.. jealousy is a bitch.. dont let it ruin your life!!

See you tomorrow. Is Wiff going?

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[JUSTWANNARACE]

See you tomorrow. Is Wiff going?

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No.. someone has to work around here.. I dont think she gets off till like 6.

 

[n2otoofast4u]

To heck with her then. Someone needs to pay for our beer!

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[4Waters]

To heck with her then. Someone needs to pay for our beer!

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That's why she's working till 6

 

[Dalton]

New to the forum, just purchased this 77 Bayon 20.5 mini day cruiser. This post is the most information I have been able to find in regards to Bayon boats. 396 BBC, Berkley pump, Lounge seating unlike anything else I've seen. Pump is anodized black & Jefferson Starship cover air brushed on the bow.


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I busted up laughing when I saw the deck....lol.....that thing is like a floating swingers club

 

[cole_skier]

I remember driving by the shop on Twin View Blvd in Redding just off I-5 back in the 70's. Couple of our friends growing up had Bayon Day Cruisers. Now the building is a boat storage.

 

[73Bay]

We I am new to the group. I am currently rebuilding a 1973 Bayon. This theead is the most info I have found about these boats. Mine seems to be a little different. It is a daycruiser/cuddy. Anyone else seen one like it?

 

[4Waters]

View attachment 770336 View attachment 770337 View attachment 770338 View attachment 770339 We I am new to the group. I am currently rebuilding a 1973 Bayon. This theead is the most info I have found about these boats. Mine seems to be a little different. It is a daycruiser/cuddy. Anyone else seen one like it?

Welcome to the asylum, nice looking boat

 

[73Bay]

Welcome to the asylum, nice looking boat

Thank you! The 455 and pump have been rebuilt. I am working on the floor and, well, everything else now.

 

[Oldschool Doug]

Hello River Dave's Place.
I am new to the forum but have first hand intimate knowledge about Bayon Boats.
To late tonight to go into detail but if folks are interested I can share more at a later time.
BASICS:
Bill Bayon started the company in So CA and moved to Redding CA around 1969 or 70.
He built wood boats in So CA and fiberglass boats of his own design in Redding.
I am sure he was friends with Billy Campbell and actually built at least 1 wood hull for him in 1964. There is a reference to this boat on the web.
Bayon Boats were built in Redding Ca from the early 70's until 1989 when the molds and inventory were sold to Marlin Boats of White City OR .
Bayon Custom Boats built !6'6" low profile outboard and IO models and some jets. A 19' Bubble deck mostly jet powered. A 20'2' Mini daycruiser with IO, Jet and some outboard models. The boats were all hand laid fiberglass built to order.
Bayon Boats also designed and built a 20'2" Bass boat for Outboard or IO power.
Bayon Boats also designed a 20'2" V nose tunnel bottom for the Bass Boat and Mini Daycruiser decks.
I will ad more later if interest is there.
Thanks,
Bill,
P.S. I owned and operated the Company from late 1981 until we sold out to Marlin Boats in 1989.

I just found this forum today by looking up Bayon Boats. I just purchased a really nice little 1978 --16.6 with the 115 Tower of Power and looking for other "Tower" owners in the NorthWest. I'm in Roseburg Oregon.

 

[EPL]

Bayon were built out of Redding CA. There is an old school Prop guy near the 5 freeway up in a Redding that can tell you absolutely everything you need to know.

Yep they were built in Redding , the building was next store the Phil's Propeller !! I have a couple of friends up this way that still have them . My friend has a welding shop in the build they were built in , there is still signs and sticker on the walls from Bayon boats !!

 

[Oldschool Doug]

I don't know how to navigate a "forum" yet. I tried a reply but was only allowed 420 characters so had to shorten it a lot.........but I don't know where it went. I have friends in Redding, I'll drag the boat down there sometime and look up the old shop it was built in. It was ordered from the Portland Boat show in 1978 and has been well taken care of.......still looks new. I'm hoping to meet other tall Merc. owners and meet up in the N.W.
In the past I've had a 22ft Lavey Craft V-drive, a 20ft. Phantom Pump and various other I/O's and outboards not worth mentioning. Bluewater for one totally Sucked except the Mercruiser I/O. Good Forum.

 

[Mike Welsh]

New to the forum, selling a 1971 Bayon, V-Drive 454,

 

[Shrub Lurker]

New to the forum, selling a 1971 Bayon, V-Drive 454,

maybe this should go under classifieds . Glws

 

[Kolhand77]

Hello River Dave's Place.
I am new to the forum but have first hand intimate knowledge about Bayon Boats.
To late tonight to go into detail but if folks are interested I can share more at a later time.
BASICS:
Bill Bayon started the company in So CA and moved to Redding CA around 1969 or 70.
He built wood boats in So CA and fiberglass boats of his own design in Redding.
I am sure he was friends with Billy Campbell and actually built at least 1 wood hull for him in 1964. There is a reference to this boat on the web.
Bayon Boats were built in Redding Ca from the early 70's until 1989 when the molds and inventory were sold to Marlin Boats of White City OR .
Bayon Custom Boats built !6'6" low profile outboard and IO models and some jets. A 19' Bubble deck mostly jet powered. A 20'2' Mini daycruiser with IO, Jet and some outboard models. The boats were all hand laid fiberglass built to order.
Bayon Boats also designed and built a 20'2" Bass boat for Outboard or IO power.
Bayon Boats also designed a 20'2" V nose tunnel bottom for the Bass Boat and Mini Daycruiser decks.
I will ad more later if interest is there.
Thanks,
Bill,
P.S. I owned and operated the Company from late 1981 until we sold out to Marlin Boats in 1989.

Have you ever heard of Columbia Boat Builders? I have a 74 jet with 455 oldsmobile. It looks identical to a 70ish Bayon with the cutout hatch behind the motor compartment. Thanks for you knowledge.

 

[n2otoofast4u]

Have you ever heard of Columbia Boat Builders? I have a 74 jet with 455 oldsmobile. It looks identical to a 70ish Bayon with the cutout hatch behind the motor compartment. Thanks for you knowledge.

Post more pics of your boat. This is the thread you want to be in. I am assuming you are in the PNW somewhere?

For the record. @JUSTWANNARACE is a Homo.

 

[LKirby]

Hello River Dave's Place.
I am new to the forum but have first hand intimate knowledge about Bayon Boats.
To late tonight to go into detail but if folks are interested I can share more at a later time.
BASICS:
Bill Bayon started the company in So CA and moved to Redding CA around 1969 or 70.
He built wood boats in So CA and fiberglass boats of his own design in Redding.
I am sure he was friends with Billy Campbell and actually built at least 1 wood hull for him in 1964. There is a reference to this boat on the web.
Bayon Boats were built in Redding Ca from the early 70's until 1989 when the molds and inventory were sold to Marlin Boats of White City OR .
Bayon Custom Boats built !6'6" low profile outboard and IO models and some jets. A 19' Bubble deck mostly jet powered. A 20'2' Mini daycruiser with IO, Jet and some outboard models. The boats were all hand laid fiberglass built to order.
Bayon Boats also designed and built a 20'2" Bass boat for Outboard or IO power.
Bayon Boats also designed a 20'2" V nose tunnel bottom for the Bass Boat and Mini Daycruiser decks.
I will ad more later if interest is there.
Thanks,
Bill,
P.S. I owned and operated the Company from late 1981 until we sold out to Marlin Boats in 1989.

I own one of those boats and I don't know what to do with it. it is a 1981 Bayon day cruiser. A guy in my small town was going to take it to a landfill to be demolished. I could not let him do it. I felt it had a history and so I took it home. It is not in prime condition and could use new seats but the guy said it still ran. My husband had the motor going but we are not boat people. Someone who wanted to fix up this vintage baby could have a nice boat. Do you have any suggestions as to where I could sell it to someone who would love her. I'm not sure what it is worth but Id make someone a killer deal just to see it live on. I know your post is 10 years old but this is a long shot that maybe you will see it and share advice.
Thanks,
Lori Kirby my e-mail should you want to communicate on this subject is: [email protected]

 

[n2otoofast4u]

Where do you live?


Man, lots of history here. This was started before the fires torched the valley here in OR. Several of the boats talked about here burned up. My river place burned up in that same fire!

Regardless, @JUSTWANNARACE is still a homo!

 

[JUSTWANNARACE]

I own one of those boats and I don't know what to do with it. it is a 1981 Bayon day cruiser. A guy in my small town was going to take it to a landfill to be demolished. I could not let him do it. I felt it had a history and so I took it home. It is not in prime condition and could use new seats but the guy said it still ran. My husband had the motor going but we are not boat people. Someone who wanted to fix up this vintage baby could have a nice boat. Do you have any suggestions as to where I could sell it to someone who would love her. I'm not sure what it is worth but Id make someone a killer deal just to see it live on. I know your post is 10 years old but this is a long shot that maybe you will see it and share advice.
Thanks,
Lori Kirby my e-mail should you want to communicate on this subject is: [email protected]

Location?

Pictures?

Price?