89 Bayliner Capri Need Help

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txfamily

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We recently obtained a 89 Bayliner Capri that was been uncovered for over 10 years....eeks!!!! It has less than 70 hours... I have a couple of questions. 1)We are having to gut it out completely. Any suggestions on the best way to do it around the seats? and how to lay a new floor? 2) We have replaced the starter, condenser, rooter caps, points and gas filters. It will turn over but it will not stay running when you let the starter off. Any suggestions? 3) I have googled for a wiring manual and/or owners manual but no luck. Any suggestions? Sorry for any misspelled words...typing for the husband. :) :confused:
 
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95yj

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Re: 89 Bayliner Capri Need Help

Actually, you probably want to start two different threads. One in the restoration forum and one in the Merc Engine I/O forum. State the engine and outdrive, boat and year.

If it starts and then stalls immediately when you let go of the key, you are not getting power to the coil. There should be two wires on the positive side of the coil. One goes to the starter to supply the coil with +12vdc when starting. The other gets wired to +12vdc to provide power when the ignition switch is in the on position.

If you tell us the motor and outdrive, we can point you to the service manuals if they are available online. Otherwise you'll need to buy them.
 
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gcboat

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Re: 89 Bayliner Capri Need Help

I have a funny feeling about your flooring project. If the boat has been sitting for that long you will more than likely find rotten stringers, rotten transom and possibly a leaky fuel tank as well. It is not a project for the uninitiated. There are books galore to help you on the subject and the guys and gals here are really great about doing all they can as well. However there is nothing more discouraging than to find out that you don't have the tools, time or money to finish this. Just from a guessing point of view you are looking at $1,000.00 or thereabouts for material alone. Give me a few bucks either way. Then there is the cost of buffing and cleaning material, new this, new that. It could, and does get expensive really quick. Please analyze your situation really good and decide if it is really worth it. If you guys are beginner's and have no idea how to use a saw or do fiberglass repair then I would shy away from this. However, if you have the gumption and desire to learn and are willing to get dirty, go for it. There is no greater satisfaction then standing back and looking at your finished project.
I've been in the boating industry for over 40 years now and I will tell you that I've seen many a project started and a lot less finished. Sometimes it really is cheaper to buy new or used then to tackle a project boat. :D
 
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Mark42

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Re: 89 Bayliner Capri Need Help

That could be a great project. Most likely will require complete stringer/floor/transom replacement. My guess is all vinyl upholesty is rotted, all gauges and controls are corroded, and the gel coat is going to need serious buffing work to shine again.

So the decision is whether or not you want to invest a few thousand to restore the boat, or take the money and buy a used boat in good condition that just needs some cosmetic work and or minor repairs.

If you are new to boating, I suggest the second approach. If you have been around boat projects before, then I'll assume you are familiar with the work, time and money it will require to get that boat on the water again.

Just something to think about.
 
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Rob454

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Re: 89 Bayliner Capri Need Help

Well if you dont mind resurrecting stuff it could be a fun project for your whole family. i can tell you there is nothing like enjoying something you made yourself. I slowly but surely am redoing my bayliner. The problem with a lot of projects is that usually anywhere form 30-60% of the way into it people realise that its gonna cost way more than they expected or they get distracted by other stuff so the project becomes a back burner thing then finally moves all the way to the back of the yard covered by a tarp never to see the light of day.
Plenty of junior colleges have finerglass tech classes. something to look at.
other than that if you have the will to do it then id say go for it.
One piece of advice is make sure you involve your Wife/GF/ significant other in the project. Let her have a say in what colors, ergonomics etc. make it a family project rather than a ME project
Rob
 
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