Re: 1986 20' bayliner capri i/o open bow
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there are three very important aspects to buying this boat.
One is where you intend to use it. That design is fine for small freshwater lakes but not for coastal boating (including the Gulf, Great Lakes and saltwater bays such as the Chesapeake) nor is it good for shallow water.
The other is its condition. As boats go, that's an old one, and that style boat can be prone to serious structural problems arising from age and mild neglect, and those problems are seldom obvious to the untrained eye. No matter what the price, they are not worth fixing. Then, besides the major problems, there is a long list of things that typically fail in old boats that need fixing.
Finally, there is the power plant--condition, size, and obsolescence. Even if it is working now, you need one for which you can find parts and mechanics who can work on them.