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1984 bayliner Capri with the typical plastic swim platform. We had the tabs underneath break before but used a fiberglass resin to cement them back into place. One finally broke completely off and sank making using the ladder impossible. I'm located in ma. And I'm looking for a new one. Please help!
Hi guys, my boat- 1984 bayliner Capri 16"
Engine- 85 force model# 856x5l serial-1975
The problem- my left pivot shoulder bolt broke from corrosion. This is the bolt which will hold the engine in the upmost position for entering the water and putting it back on the trailer as well. I was told...
As far back as I can remember there was the transom saver bar for the 1984 bayliner 16 footer with the 85 force engine. Now, the bar was not adjustable,( no tilt with boat,) it has 1 setting and then the straight bar slides thru and the engine will rest on this while trailoring. I've always...
I have a 1984 bayliner Capri 16 foot with the 85 force engine on it. We restored everything on it but when we tried to start the engine there was nothing. The choke I can here the click so I know it's getting power. If you put the boat into gear, then it will turn over. It's got something to do...
I have a 85 force outboard engine at one time had the standard prop cone at the end of the propeller. I thought there was a counter pin holding it in place over the years. Thru time and props, the cone has since been long gone. I was able to find a new old stock from quick silver. It came with...
Hi guys! New to the forum but not new to boating. Have a 1984 16" bayliner capri with an original force 85 on it. We bought it new at the time and ran it for 30 years with minor problems. Now is the time I am doing a full restoration inside and out. I'm looking the the pinstriping kits for that...
