Bayliner

[MARTINIAN 1955]

I have had a bayliner capri given to me. I think its 20ft. It came with no inboard engine and I am converting to an outboard. The HIN is BIYA05SKH788, Anyone know where I can get the true measurements for insurance purposes, is it 20ft or 19.6 ft, just not sure.

I have no idea what engine was in it.

Thank you in advance

 

[matt167]

It's a 1988 Bayliner which probably isn't a good thing... In 1988, the Capri 1900 would be 19' long OAL and IIRC that is the longest Capri available in that generation.

However, a Bayliner without it's engine suggests that it has donated it's power plant and was deemed not worthy of repair. You could Pod a Capri. I've never seen it done but it could be, but the floor, transom and stringers would need rebuilt first. You'll have $5k into a $3k boat ( under normal circumstances ) before you even think about the 100+ horsepower engine you'll need to move it

 

[Lectro88]

It's been said on here Time and time And time again, (in truth)
Free, Cheap, Gifted boats, are the most expensive,. to repair, rebuild and maintain.
I really feel bad for the Multitude of folks that I see on Here alone.... that have given $1500, $5000-$10,000 for a vessel that should have been scrapped and not pawned off on the unknowing, unsuspecting Hopeful 1st. time buyer. That "Thought" they got a deal.

 

[MARTINIAN 1955]

It's a 1988 Bayliner which probably isn't a good thing... In 1988, the Capri 1900 would be 19' long OAL and IIRC that is the longest Capri available in that generation.

However, a Bayliner without it's engine suggests that it has donated it's power plant and was deemed not worthy of repair. You could Pod a Capri. I've never seen it done but it could be, but the floor, transom and stringers would need rebuilt first. You'll have $5k into a $3k boat ( under normal circumstances ) before you even think about the 100+ horsepower engine you'll need to move it

thanks

 

[The Force power]

If you want more info on your boat or any advise, go to;

Bayliner Boats​

in the sub forums

 

[MARTINIAN 1955]

If you want more info on your boat or any advise, go to;

Bayliner Boats​

in the sub forums

Thanks everyone for the information, I have found out now that it is a Bayliner Capri 19. The engine was taken out to be repaired and the company went into liquidation. I am going to put an outboard 100+ motor on the back with some sort of bracket, as I have done one before with another boat but not a Bayliner. I do have boating experience of offshore Powerboating, but only in Phantoms or Rings, (too old to go blasting now up and down choppy seas) which is why I now have a Bayliner. But any advice will be welcome.

My Bayliner is in good condition as it has only been in fresh water, it has been stored in a barn for over 5 years and I have it undercover now as I do work in it. The interior is OK, its a complete blank canvas at the back where the engine was. I only want it for a bit of fun in my old age.

 

[The Force power]

Thanks everyone for the information, I have found out now that it is a Bayliner Capri 19. The engine was taken out to be repaired and the company went into liquidation. I am going to put an outboard 100+ motor on the back with some sort of bracket, as I have done one before with another boat but not a Bayliner. I do have boating experience of offshore Powerboating, but only in Phantoms or Rings, (too old to go blasting now up and down choppy seas) which is why I now have a Bayliner. But any advice will be welcome.

My Bayliner is in good condition as it has only been in fresh water, it has been stored in a barn for over 5 years and I have it undercover now as I do work in it. The interior is OK, its a complete blank canvas at the back where the engine was. I only want it for a bit of fun in my old age.

I don't want to sound negative but I own one (1990) w outboard and these boats are rotten from the bottom up. there is lots of stories & pics on that forum of what needed to be done to them to make them water worthy.
good luck with your project

 

[poconojoe]

If you feel discouraged or disagree with what has been stated, those responses are from experience and we are only trying to help.

I have to agree, it is suspicious that the powerplant is absent. It makes me think someone parted it out for those components because the hull was shot.

Bayliners of that era had a bad reputation as far as structural rotting. They didn't last very long.

That being said, any boat can rot away if not taken care of properly and the opposite is also possible if it was properly protected.

I suggest you investigate if in fact your hull is a lost cause or not. You might have that rare hull that has been taken care of properly and it could be a solid investment. The odds are against that though, but you never know....

Can you rebuild the stringers and transom? Of course you can, it's been done and well documented here many times. It's a matter of funding, knowledge, personal time etc. Only you can determine if it's worth it for you personally.

You will be grinding, cutting, sanding and repairing hazardous materials. The shape of the hull has to be checked and kept true throughout the build. It's an intense undertaking. Probably cheaper and much easier to just buy a better boat. And....you can get one that's already of the outboard variety.

I would investigate the integrity of the wooden "skeleton" of the hull before dumping in any hard earned cash. Take a couple of samples of the stringers and transom wood before proceeding.
Dril into the transom and stringers from the inside just deep enough to determine if the wood underneath is wet or dry. Obviously, dont drill all the way through! Just enough to sample any shavings.
If you find all is dry, you can fill the holes with 5200 and proceed with your project.

I'm not bashing Bayliners, I own one myself. Mine is newer though (2003) and has been very well taken care of by two previous owners. Bayliner was building them a little better at that point too.

If you proceed, I would like to follow the conversion to outboard. That would be an interesting project.

Keep us updated.

 

[The Force power]

If you feel discouraged or disagree with what has been stated, those responses are from experience and we are only trying to help.

I have to agree, it is suspicious that the powerplant is absent. It makes me think someone parted it out for those components because the hull was shot.

Bayliners of that era had a bad reputation as far as structural rotting. They didn't last very long.

That being said, any boat can rot away if not taken care of properly and the opposite is also possible if it was properly protected.

I suggest you investigate if in fact your hull is a lost cause or not. You might have that rare hull that has been taken care of properly and it could be a solid investment. The odds are against that though, but you never know....

Can you rebuild the stringers and transom? Of course you can, it's been done and well documented here many times. It's a matter of funding, knowledge, personal time etc. Only you can determine if it's worth it for you personally.

You will be grinding, cutting, sanding and repairing hazardous materials. The shape of the hull has to be checked and kept true throughout the build. It's an intense undertaking. Probably cheaper and much easier to just buy a better boat. And....you can get one that's already of the outboard variety.

I would investigate the integrity of the wooden "skeleton" of the hull before dumping in any hard earned cash. Take a couple of samples of the stringers and transom wood before proceeding.
Dril into the transom and stringers from the inside just deep enough to determine if the wood underneath is wet or dry. Obviously, dont drill all the way through! Just enough to sample any shavings.
If you find all is dry, you can fill the holes with 5200 and proceed with your project.

I'm not bashing Bayliners, I own one myself. Mine is newer though (2003) and has been very well taken care of by two previous owners. Bayliner was building them a little better at that point too.

If you proceed, I would like to follow the conversion to outboard. That would be an interesting project.

Keep us updated.

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