FNG with a 1985 Bayliner Capri 1600

[USMC Hoss]

Hey Guys & Gals,
I just picked up a 1985 Bayliner Capri 1600 (I think), with a 85 Hp Force motor for $300. I took it out on a lake near my house ( Lake Anna for those in VA), well it ran well untill the started craped out. My new start will be here on Friday , This is my 1st boat, and I'm having a ball with it. I have a few questions for the group.
1. Wiring:
The wiring looks dlike it was done but a complete dumass (speaker wire!!!). I have attached a quick dirgram I drew. Does any one have any commemts or sugestions? Where can I find a Tach? I understand theres are 20 pole? I'm guessing my autometer gauges from my old drag car will not work?
2. Interior:
The interior is, well not there, I reglassed the floor with new marine plywood, but I have no seats. Does anyone knwo where I can get the seat that go back be the transom on the sides? How about the shelfs that run dow the sides of the boat?
3. Engine:
Has anyone use Boyseen Power reeds on there Force?
I took the carbs of, cleaned them (LOTS OF GUNK). and ran a can of seaform thru w/ 1 gallon of gas. She seems to run much better (throttle response is great now)
4. Steering:
The steering is very hard, I have check for cable binding, and gressed everything I can think of....Any suggestions?

Thanks in advace for all the help, I have been reading on here none stop...It's a wealth of information.
S/F
John

 

[USMC Hoss]

Re: FNG with a 1985 Bayliner Capri 1600

Anyone? 25 views no commets?

 

[SDSeville]

Re: FNG with a 1985 Bayliner Capri 1600

Hey Hoss,

I don't mean to sound like a homer, but you can get the seats and tach here on iboats. However, if you want to go as inexpensive as possible, walmart.com has them to.

 

[Summer Fun]

Re: FNG with a 1985 Bayliner Capri 1600

My first boat was a 1985 Bayliner Capri 16ft cuddy with a 85hp force. It was a fun little boat.
Now I own a 30ft Sea Ray.
This pic was taken by my friends Pat & Lynn.

 

[Stachi]

Re: FNG with a 1985 Bayliner Capri 1600

you will not find anywhere , the seats or the side rails...you will have to fabricate them yourself...look at my boat below....I bought aftermarket lounge seats and, fortunately, I have the stern seats so I can have them recovered....I am currently restoring the deck and gunwale panels...good luck bro , and welcome to iboats...

 

[USMC Hoss]

Re: FNG with a 1985 Bayliner Capri 1600

Hey Hoss,

I don't mean to sound like a homer, but you can get the seats and tach here on iboats. However, if you want to go as inexpensive as possible, walmart.com has them to.

No problem.. Well the Tech I tried was from my old Drag car. It will not work with the 2 stroke, for what i have readed my 2 stoke has a 20 pole magento. Wally world only had the fold up bass boat type seats

My first boat was a 1985 Bayliner Capri 16ft cuddy with a 85hp force. It was a fun little boat.
Now I own a 30ft Sea Ray.
This pic was taken by my friends Pat & Lynn.

Nice boat .. Next is the bimini top, thae wife would be much happier!

you will not find anywhere , the seats or the side rails...you will have to fabricate them yourself...look at my boat below....I bought aftermarket lounge seats and, fortunately, I have the stern seats so I can have them recovered....I am currently restoring the deck and gunwale panels...good luck bro , and welcome to iboats...

Do you have any shots of your guwale panels? I redid the bow seats, and they look pretty good. I was going to order so lounge seat and call it a day. But the seat in the transom area, I guess I'll have to fab them..
Semper Fi,
John

 

[Stachi]

Re: FNG with a 1985 Bayliner Capri 1600

No problem.. Well the Tech I tried was from my old Drag car. It will not work with the 2 stroke, for what i have readed my 2 stoke has a 20 pole magento. Wally world only had the fold up bass boat type seats



Nice boat .. Next is the bimini top, thae wife would be much happier!



Do you have any shots of your guwale panels? I redid the bow seats, and they look pretty good. I was going to order so lounge seat and call it a day. But the seat in the transom area, I guess I'll have to fab them..
Semper Fi,
John

just fired up my brand new computer tonight...lol....no pics transferred to it yet...I have pics of Breaking Wind on facebook... pm me and I will give you the link to it..

 

[MAXXIE]

Re: FNG with a 1985 Bayliner Capri 1600

I too am a first time boater & have the exact same boat. Mine is in a little worse shape as far as the floor go's, but that's the winter project I have planned. I'm going to re-do the entire interior. There is a "You tube" clip I came across of a guy that did a really nice custom interior on his 1986 Capri, I'm going to copy much of what he did. If I can find it again I'll pass it along so you can check it out. So far, just to get on the water I cut some plywood & did a temp. floor & covered it with gray indoor/outdoor carpet. It looks OK for now. I wish I could help you with the electrical questions, but I'm as new to this as you are. Good Luck, & if I find the clip I'll send it to you.

 

[EricR]

Re: FNG with a 1985 Bayliner Capri 1600

Here is a simple rear bench I made for my old Glasspar, you could apply the idea and make it as simple or nice as you wanted to.

I need to scan the old 35mm snaps of the boat when I first got it on the water, sitting on a cooler was the interior of that time!

 

[MAXXIE]

Re: FNG with a 1985 Bayliner Capri 1600

The "You Tube" clip is named "1986 Bayliner Capri 1600-interior redo". I searched "Bayliner" & it was the 12th clip down. It's worth your while to check it out, it a nice job.

 

[sdice1]

Re: FNG with a 1985 Bayliner Capri 1600

i have a 19 bayliner there a place in cal name Shipwreck.com they might ship to u , i had a force it ran like **** now i have a johnson 140 ... do u know anyone that has a pix or there ski pole im looking for a pole


stan

 

[ezmobee]

Re: FNG with a 1985 Bayliner Capri 1600

www.greatlakesskipper.com has a lot of surplus tachs and last time I was there I noticed they had a lot of them specifically for Force's.

I believe many Bayliners have their seat boxes built into the deck. Not sure if your older one has those or not. These are specifically made for that http://www.boatingseats.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=58 (pricey I know)

 

[USMC Hoss]

Re: FNG with a 1985 Bayliner Capri 1600

i have a 19 bayliner there a place in cal name Shipwreck.com they might ship to u , i had a force it ran like **** now i have a johnson 140 ... do u know anyone that has a pix or there ski pole im looking for a pole
stan

Stan, Shipwreck.com is a bead/arts and crafts supplier (my Daughter want to make stuff now)

www.greatlakesskipper.com has a lot of surplus tachs and last time I was there I noticed they had a lot of them specifically for Force's.

I believe many Bayliners have their seat boxes built into the deck. Not sure if your older one has those or not. These are specifically made for that http://www.boatingseats.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=58 (pricey I know)

Ezmobee, Thats a great site, I ordered a tach and speedo last night; thanks! You are correct the seat boxes are glassed to the deck, I think I going to use my old race car seats, hell I only spent $300 on the boat & trailer.
S/F
John