1998 Bayliner Trophy Pro

This 20-foot Trophy Pro sits in that sweet spot between easy-to-trailer and seriously capable. The elevated bow rails and deep cockpit give you confidence when the chop stacks up, while the walkaround design keeps the foredeck safely accessible for casting or anchoring. Classic Bayliner fishability shows in the wide side decks, generous gunwale height, and roomy cockpit that can handle a couple of anglers without feeling crowded. The helm layout offers good sightlines over the bow, and the hardtop-ready windshield frame adds protection from spray. Under the gunwales you’ll find space for rods and gear, and the transom setup makes it simple to work lines or drop a net without gymnastics.

This Trophy Pro shines in local waters where you might bounce from shallow bays to open sounds in a single outing. Its moderate draft lets you poke along marsh edges and nearshore reefs, yet the deep-V hull softens the ride when an afternoon breeze stacks short, steep waves. The 20-foot length is ideal for tight ramps and smaller storage spaces, while still offering enough beam and freeboard to feel secure when the weather turns snotty. Add in the walkaround layout for easy anchor handling and 360-degree fishability, and you’ve got a versatile platform well-suited to the mix of inshore and nearshore conditions common in this area.