HELP! buying my fist 89 bayliner capri

[jbcurt00]

Re: HELP! buying my fist 89 bayliner capri

Oh yeah.

All day, anywhere you'd ever need or want to go.........

 

[tazrig]

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Is it safe to tow that glastron with my 98 durango 5.9L slt?

Your Durango has a manufacture's towing capacity of 7,000 lbs. I seriously doubt that the Glastron boat, motor, trailer and what ever else you would carry in it combined would ever exceed 2,000 lbs. So no worries!!!

 

[dorelse]

Re: HELP! buying my fist 89 bayliner capri

That Glastron is in much better condition than the Galaxy. The Galaxy has been prettied up for sale, but its been run hard at some point.

As for that specific Glastron, it definitely looks to be a garage queen. I own a '78 & '79 Glastron-Carlson one's an I/O and one's an OB. I can tell you that they can and do rot out if not protected from the elements like this one appears to be.

If you're a new boater, this one appears to be an ideal candidate. I will say that if you don't have a place to store it inside, it will deteriorate like any other boat of that vintage. If you keep it protected and dry, it'll serve you well.

Like you've said, bring someone who knows boats along with to help you inspect. Don't worry about your budget, you can find good ones for what you have to spend...you just have to wait for the right one. If you get the Glastron, check out the Classic Glastron websites.

Good luck!

 

[bearsallday]

Re: HELP! buying my fist 89 bayliner capri

That Glastron is in much better condition than the Galaxy. The Galaxy has been prettied up for sale, but its been run hard at some point.

As for that specific Glastron, it definitely looks to be a garage queen. I own a '78 & '79 Glastron-Carlson one's an I/O and one's an OB. I can tell you that they can and do rot out if not protected from the elements like this one appears to be.

If you're a new boater, this one appears to be an ideal candidate. I will say that if you don't have a place to store it inside, it will deteriorate like any other boat of that vintage. If you keep it protected and dry, it'll serve you well.

Like you've said, bring someone who knows boats along with to help you inspect. Don't worry about your budget, you can find good ones for what you have to spend...you just have to wait for the right one. If you get the Glastron, check out the Classic Glastron websites.

Good luck!

Yeah i just might go ahead to do this it really looks nice but yeah i will take someone with me to see it and test it on the water. Yep i have a garage to store it in. Tjough its not heated. But i plan to take really good care of it lile drying it everytime i get out of the water.

 

[tazrig]

Re: HELP! buying my fist 89 bayliner capri

Yeah i just might go ahead to do this it really looks nice but yeah i will take someone with me to see it and test it on the water. Yep i have a garage to store it in. Tjough its not heated. But i plan to take really good care of it lile drying it everytime i get out of the water.

Sounds good. Just make sure the person you're taking is either a marine surveyor or someone who really knows their stuff! Let us know how you make out. And lots of pictures... we love pictures.

 

[bearsallday]

Re: HELP! buying my fist 89 bayliner capri

Sounds good. Just make sure the person you're taking is either a marine surveyor or someone who really knows their stuff! Let us know how you make out. And lots of pictures... we love pictures.

I sure will

 

[bearsallday]

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Whats up fellas. okay so the deals fell through i didnt end up buyin either one. Now im in the process of going to look for one. It is a 1977 barretta tri hull. anytjing i should take into consideration? Ill post pics right now

 

[bearsallday]

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[bearsallday]

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[bearsallday]

Re: HELP! buying my fist 89 bayliner capri

Funny thing is that he also tows this boat with the same kind of suv that i intend to.

 

[tazrig]

Re: HELP! buying my fist 89 bayliner capri

Just something to think about is that a tri hull always rides rougher than a v hull.

 

[bearsallday]

Re: HELP! buying my fist 89 bayliner capri

Just something to think about is that a tri hull always rides rougher than a v hull.

I really dont mind it..