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appreciate everyone's feedback on that engine and especially the Cobra outdrives, I'm still in the market... that boat is still for sale as we went and looked at it again today before the inspection and my 6'3" fishing bud and the hardtop are not compatible.
got it on the Mark Twain weight / engine hp comparison, the 3.0 is the original engine per the owner... boat really is a barge but we like the fishing platform.
Inspector is certified.
Wasn't in the market for a 37-year-old Bayliner but the local and price made it worth looking at to me... just wanted to know if that engine and drive train are enough from someone with hands on
Long time boater but new to I/O's / fiberglass boats. I'm looking at purchasing a 1987 2160 hardtop with a 3.0 OMC Cobra drive 130 hp on a road worthy trailer for fishing Lake Michigan. I do have a boat inspector lined up to look at it structurally and wiring before purchasing. Was told the...
