91 Bayliner Capri 2050CX 5.0 Completed

[skbry]

My winter project is complete- I wanted to keep the boat close to original, color matched LineX floor (kids love the using the boat as a diving board), full reupholster using vinyl from Canvas Plus who has the Bayliner patterns (not a complete match), 4000+ staples (I'd pay someone if I would have known), remote stereo with smart phone hook up, on board air compressor for the inflateables. All filters, fluids, and water pump replaced. We're headed to the lake.

 

[skbry]

Anyone have a cost estimate on gimbal bearing and bellows replacement? I tried to do it myself but kept running into the special tool requirements and having to work 7 days a week. When I get a break I want to use the boat and not work on it.

 

[Woodonglass]

Never had it done, but from what I can tell, it can run anywhere from $750 - $1,500 bucks depending on the shop. You can buy the tool and do it yourself for around $300. At least that's my understanding. I'm NOT an I/O guru so maybe someone that is will come along and shoot me down!!!!

 

[GA_Boater]

The place to ask is over in the Mercruiser section - Much better chance for an answer. http://forums.iboats.com/forum/engi...ance/mercruiser-i-o-inboard-engines-outdrives

 

[skbry]

Got it done. Shop charged $300 and parts from sei $80. Totally worth not going through the fight of special tools and cable threading and bellows fitting.