i opened up every access hole, poked and banged around on every stringer i could see, i didn't find anything suspect. this boat has LOTS of foam in it, and lots of areas i can not get to. as i said its a 1977 so i am sure there is rot somewhere but at this point in time i am going to make it...
little update. i took the boat over to my place and checked it out better. had a few of my boat friends check it out on different days to see what they said. both said " if you dont buy it i will " the engine and trailer are a 1999, the boat is a 1977. i did a compression test on the engine and...
i get what your saying but the " soft spot " is not soft at all its raised up and doesn't move. there is an access plate there because its on the side where the fuel lines run. i see no bad stringers, actually i dont see stringers in that area at all because of the fuel lines and foam. for what...
Its been a long time since i have been on here. i have been in and OUT of boats for some time. well today my neighbor offered me his 1970s Mako 17 with an Evinrude 130. the boat has been setting for a year, he tried to replace the water pump and could not get the lower unit back in so the boat...
ok as some of you know i just bought this and am learning as i go .. i need to know if there is a way to test the trim unit without the ski running the guy said something about pressing the landyard button 2 times then it will go into test mode ? does the ski have to be running for the trim to...
local guy has one for sale he said ran last year he wants 300 for it and the trailer and extra parts . its not running battery is dead said he stopped using it when he got a boat .. motor looks clean hull is alittle faded and seat needs recovered. these things are not a big deal . i know he is...
how do i check to see if this is working ? i have never heard it go off , i guess thats a good thing but i want to make sure it will go off it there are any issues .. i installed a water pressure gauge with a new water pump at idle and on muffs i am getting about 8 lbs of water pressure what...
i am new to boating and wondering what the fuel usage will be on a 50 hp force in great running condition on a 16 foot bayliner capri .. i know it all depends on load and weight but i am trying to get a round about idea .. i have 2-6 gallon tanks just wondering how much time that will give me on...
i have a chance to buy a unit used he said that if he leave the motor up over night it will bleed down .. but when using it on the water he has never had a problem .. i can get it for 225 .. is this normal for them to bleed down over night ? or should i stay clear
ok so i lucked into this sweet boat its a 1989 bayliner capri barn find as some of you might remember from this post http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=251458
anyway its alittle short in the storage department . i am wondering if i can add some storage hatch lids under the front side...
i have a a 1989 force 50 that i want to add a gauge or 2 too .. i hear that if they over heat thats it for the engine especially the force motors so should i hook a temp gauge up or water pressure if water pressure what should i expect out of these motor i am asking because i see gauges going...
so after shopping around for a boat and really not coming up with anything in my price range or liking we found a like new1989 bayliner capri 16foot with a force 50 on it . the boat was taken out only 3 times since new and was parked in my girlfriends grandparents barn covered up since located...
well i was just given a 1987 bayliner capri 16 footer with a force 90 on it .boat is like new it belonged to my girlfreinds grandparents and was used 3 times and parked in ther barn till it was offer to us . i was looking for something smaller since i dont have much of a tow vehicle but it was...
