Re: Re-Power Advice
Good lord....I will apologize ahead of time for what I am about to post...it may not be a popular post but here it goes. So here is a "I'm Sorry" just to cover my butt.
Just like anything, it all depends on how a boat is taken care of. From the onset, Bayliner was an entry level boat at an entry level price. ALOT of first time boat buyers purchased them and didn't know how to take care of them. Because it was a cheaper boat, the deterioration of the boat seemed amplified- it just wasn't very forgiving. You will see alot of posts discussing issues with this hull. They can be an adequate boat if you get one that was well maintained- that said, the plywood floors, the NON-stainless hardware, and weak transoms are usually the issues that are posted about. Check the entire hull for weak spots and rot.
Bayliners of that U.S. Marine vintage typically have a low market value. Some of the reputation that Bayliner has is deserved...the rest of the reputation can be traced back to poor upkeep and is NOT deserved. Regardless, I am not so sure that I would put much money into that hull. If the transom is rotted out, you may very likely have a boat with more problems than it is worth to try to fix. Check the rest of the hull on that Capri very carefully.
Sorry to discourage you, but do some research on here about that vintage of Bayliner...especially as it relates to transom and other structural issues.
DO NOT exceed the HP rating on that hull. What JB said is 100% correct. If a 115 doesn't make it perform well, you have a waterlogged hull. If there was any boat that I would NOT over power, it would be this hull...
Sorry if I ruffled any feathers....do the research for yourself....