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  1. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    1988 Bayliner Capri with a 2.3L OMC Ford cobra

    I can look what prop I have for reference.
  2. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    1988 Bayliner Restore or Replace

    I live in upstate NY we get alot also, I just make a frame under Mt tarp and haven't had an issue.
  3. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    1988 Bayliner Restore or Replace

    Until you investigate typical areas of rot thourghly we can't honestly say either way, just advice from past experience. Like otherwise stated we can be more accurate looking at photos. Shrinkwrapped boats can hold high humidity levels if there is already moisture present, but is better than...
  4. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    1988 Bayliner Restore or Replace

    The thing with projects is you can spread the costs over time, where the alternative are fixed boat payments. Whichever way you go is obviously up to you, my boat is a 1988 1750 and I have no regrets about redoing her. Depending on the extent of what you need to do, don't have a fixed time-line...
  5. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    1988 Bayliner Restore or Replace

  6. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    1988 Bayliner Restore or Replace

    You will hear from many different people that the floor is the last to rot. I know I went through the same thing. Everything Todd said is 100% accurate.
  7. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    '65 Lyn Craft Seabreeze 1500 Sport Runabout

    Yes please yes! I want to see the smile on your face!
  8. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    1989 Phantom 160 no spark

    I can take a picture of the battery location for you but probably not till tomorrow, if you'd like.
  9. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Transom and floor replacement

    A 1-1/2" is pretty common as far as the wood, (2) 3/4" pieces fastened together, there are different methods people have used in their builds. The above does not include the outer fiberglass hull or new glass you cover the new transom with. You will see what yours is like when you remove your...
  10. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Transom and floor replacement

    It's possible they were added because the wood was getting weak making it hard to align the motor and drive, would have had to be done because of not enough adjustment left on the mount before. Meaning not factory, rotted wood. OR This could have installed after someone redid this area before...
  11. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    2022 starcraft SVX 171 OB

    I don't own a Starcraft but I would imagine there is some kind of drain that would allow the water to find its way to the bilge. My bayliner had openings in each bulkhead till it got to the bilge. I would imagine that one or more of these are blocked by debris of some kind.
  12. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    What model & year is this? Worth any love?

    If it has sentimental value then of course yes or if you just like the boat. Any boat is a lot of work bringing them back but the accomplishment that you feel is priceless should you do it. There is a wealth of knowledge here. I would suggest posting this in the restoration forum to get more...
  13. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Astroglass 1989 full rebuild

    Will the wax layer make the flake look deep like using clear coat on a vehicle?
  14. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    I have been purchasing the OEM tools as I find them. I found a pinion nut tool for the lower and the shim tool for the upper unit.
  15. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    I certainly hope that the (nobody) candidate doesn't come back this year! 🙃
  16. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    transom repair options

    Wherever you are going to lay new fiberglass the part of the boat not being replaced but has gelcoat on it must be ground down to good fiberglass. Just wiping down existing gelcoat with acetone is not enough, you will know when you have the gelcoat removed because the fiberglass may have a...
  17. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    Oh I wanted to add that the drive I picked up this spring was a POS, I'm tired of wasting money and time so that's why I decided on rebuilding them, then I know what I truly have!
  18. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    Hi everyone, I hope you are all having a great summer! I just wanted to give some update since I haven't posted about the completion of my bucket list. Late last year I started having mobility issues with my right arm (bulging disks) in which I couldn't even lift it, I've been slowly working it...
  19. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    1988 Bayliner Capri with a 2.3L OMC Ford cobra

    I have had the issue with fuel coming out of the filler like that, tank wasn't full either. I had to remove some of the bend from my filler hose so air wouldn't get trapped. I ve known alot of people with this issue and it really helped. This is initially was happening even with a new vent hose...
  20. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    1980 3.0L strange overheat issue

    I can at least tell you that your idle should be in the 600 to 650 rpm range.
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