Bayliner 1750 LS

kywildcat

Seaman
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Jun 28, 2005
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Brand new to boating and just bought a 1998 Bayliner Capri 1750 LS with the 3.0 Mercruiser. I've read and been told both good and bad about Bayliner. What do you guys think? This boat has been kept in a heated garage since new and only in the water 9 times. Thanks
 

chuckz

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Re: Bayliner 1750 LS

Like any other boat, care and maintenance are the key. It sounds like this boat has led a pampered life. If the engine was cared for as well as the hull, you should have a very nice boat.<br /><br />If you really want to know about Bayliners, use the red search function and read away.
 

RatFish

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Re: Bayliner 1750 LS

What L.I. Chuck said and if you got it for a decent price. My dealer will sell you a new Bayliner 175 for $10995 out the door.
 

vipzach

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Re: Bayliner 1750 LS

I think the bayliners got a bad rap early on. I know quite a few people who have them and have no problems. The motor is a good one and if you take care of it, it should last a long time. Enjoy the new boat! :)
 

craze1cars

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Re: Bayliner 1750 LS

Saw them at the boat show earlier this year. Brand new 2005 175 models on display with a sign saying $9,995 with a 3.0 Mercruiser, including a trailer. Not sure if they're still doing that price today, but regardless, that's a heckuva deal to consider after you start searching the used market for a while and would rather just have something new with a warranty. I'm sure the quality is lower than a similar $15K or $20K boat, but when you're saving $5K to $10K, so I figure it doesn't really matter what anyone else thinks. I'd give Bayliner a serious look if I were looking for another boat. There seems to be a lots of value there since they're so inexpensive.<br /><br />One tip for you...if you don't know for a fact when it was last done, replace the impeller. A 7 year old boat that has sat still as much as that one probably needs it. Cheap insurance against immediately oveheating your motor.
 
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