how hard is it to redeck a 89 bayliner capri 2.3

[newey]

Re: how hard is it to redeck a 89 bayliner capri 2.3

it seems like its not going to be to hard just time consuming

 

[JASinIL2006]

Re: how hard is it to redeck a 89 bayliner capri 2.3

If you're moderately handy, it's not bad. Some parts of it aren't too much fun (most of us find the grinding out of old fiberglass to be one of the least pleasant parts of the task), but it's really not too difficult. The key is to read LOTS of restoration threads here on iboats before you start (if you can find restorations of the same or similar boats, that's a plus), ask lots of questions and post lots of picture.

There are lots of experts here, and lots of folks who will encourage you to keep at it. It can be done!

Good luck,
Jim

 

[newey]

Re: how hard is it to redeck a 89 bayliner capri 2.3

im over an hour away from my boat but i had the pictures sent to me there not the best but they give you an idea of what im going to be working with.I was wondering if i should put it in water to check out the hull and make sure i have no leaks before i start?

 

[jbcurt00]

Re: how hard is it to redeck a 89 bayliner capri 2.3

I wouldn't put it in the water now, it's likely got expanded foam flotation, any leaks will be hard to trace down while the deck & foam are installed. Unless you're on the fence about rehab'n this boat.

The pix aren't real clear, but this looks like fiberglass w/ a rotted plywood deck:

As my one of my new favorite lunch spots, Firehouse Subs, sandwiches, this is going to be a Fully involved Resto. Deck, transom & stringers....

You already own it, so I'd pull it apart. Any evidence of water intrusion and hull cracks will probably be fairly obvious after you've torn it apart.

 

[newey]

Re: how hard is it to redeck a 89 bayliner capri 2.3

i think ur right i was afraid of that but its alright guess ill build it how i want it then thinking of putting a live well in it i know its a ski boat but if im rebulding it i can fix it for fishing right how hard is it to change floor plans like i said im new to boats ive built houses now im a mecanic so i should have all covered

 

[jbcurt00]

Re: how hard is it to redeck a 89 bayliner capri 2.3

Limited by your wallet, skills & budget.

I/O makes cockpit space a bit smaller then in an OB boat, but as long as you rebuild the deck(floor), stringers(joists) and transom (backbone) as they were originally, and maintain support of the hull sides along the gunwale, console & bow area and keep track of fore~aft (front to back) & side to side weight distribution (port to starboard) you can design any layout you want.

 

[redneck joe]

Re: how hard is it to redeck a 89 bayliner capri 2.3

insulate the livewell and it doubles as a cooler when not fishing.

 

[newey]

Re: how hard is it to redeck a 89 bayliner capri 2.3

yes its plywood with fiberglass it had carpet on ski storage idk a bought rest of boat seats were just redone but the wood is toast how hard is it to chance up floor plans im a fisher and want to change it up a lil so i can use it more comfortable. been thinking of trying to put in a live well has anyone seen anyone do that on here. the only real reason i was thinking of puting it in water is it hasnt been run in a year and want to make sure everything runs like its supposed to or should i not? seems my computer is messing up sorry bought the dubble post

 

[newey]

Re: how hard is it to redeck a 89 bayliner capri 2.3

so can i turn like a yetti cooler into one or are they built different how do u calculate how much foam ill need and where to add weight with out loosing power or buoyancy

 

[redneck joe]

Re: how hard is it to redeck a 89 bayliner capri 2.3

you could covert any cooler into a livewell but don't waste the money on a yeti I would buy a coleman form walmart or do it yourself. A bit of wood, fiberglass and some sray foam is the redneck way.

As far as changing up layout if you have to tear floor and/or stringers out you can do whatever you want putting it back together. Think gutting a house to the stud and removing all non load bearing wall. Put it back together how you want it

 

[Speak]

Re: how hard is it to redeck a 89 bayliner capri 2.3

tagging along.
doing the exact same boat at the moment.
good luck. further along than you at this point.

 

[newey]

Re: how hard is it to redeck a 89 bayliner capri 2.3

yeah im learning going to start mine in Feb or march i want to change the floor plan a bit and want to do it right the first time so im researching from what i can tell you cant start tare down till you can put it back or it will misshape the hull is that right or can i tare it down and start in a month or two

 

[redneck joe]

Re: how hard is it to redeck a 89 bayliner capri 2.3

I've not done what you are getting ready to do however from reading other threads on the subject - you can leave on trailer and brace up at other points along the hull so when you remove structural stuff it will not 'relax'