Re: 1989 Bayliner
Before buying this boat, do a search here for "BAYLINER", and read,read,read.<br />Bayliners of this period are pretty poison.I know first-hand ,as I own one. The Capri has a wooden deck...Nothing unusual about that, but the fact that they never bothered to laminate or waterproof this wood is. Also the fiberglass was applied using a chopper gun or some such gizmo..Add to that, many areas were not rolled after layup, leaving bubbles in the laminate. And the were stingy with the glass on the stringers ad bulheads too.<br />That isn't a bad price for a garage stored boat with very low hours. The engines are fairly reliable. But take it for a cruise first, and get a 300lb or better person to go with you.Have him/her walk on every square inch of the decking with a bounce in his step.<br />Also, look for any cracks in the gellcoat inside and outside of the transom.<br />I am proud of my Capri, but I also understand it's weaknesses, and have deat with them,one at a time.
