1983 bayliner capri with volvo

Merc_115

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buying this boat anything i should check about the volvo engine?
 

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Re: 1983 bayliner capri with volvo

Unless you know the history of the boat, I would go over everything. You don't mention which engine, but they are all fine.
 

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Re: 1983 bayliner capri with volvo

it looks mint, buying from the guy that bought new, just didnt know if their was any known issues with these, as for the engine i know its volvo and inline, i assume inline 6
 

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Re: 1983 bayliner capri with volvo

I would water test it before buying if possible. And/or have it check by a mechanic. you can put another $1000 into that drivetrain in no time depending on its condition. At that age, you never know. Good Luck!

I would assume its and inline 4 cyl. engine.;) but we all know what assumptions do...
 

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Re: 1983 bayliner capri with volvo

noway to test 1st, it starts rt up, goes in gear, seems good
 

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Re: 1983 bayliner capri with volvo

its inline 4, 18ft cuddy, never had i/o, so i wanted to make sure isnt anything i shouldf be checking, im coming from a 9.9 pontoon boat, lol, dunno much about the trim either, any sugg would be great help
 

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Re: 1983 bayliner capri with volvo

Can't believe you found a 1 owner. What maintainence has the owner done to it over the years? I'm betting pride in ownership really shows as he was able to hang on to it all these years. Post some pics if and when you buy it. We're the first owners of an original 84 BL Capri and the mere fact it is still floating much less is still 90% like new says a lot. Those old BL's are more basterdized than any boat I've heard of but they are great when they were maintained.
 

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Re: 1983 bayliner capri with volvo

i cant load my pics for some reason, im 2nd owner have a whole bag full of papers, mostly winterization each year, and i seen new prop, new impeller and thermostat, sits @ 180 in drive on muffs hope thats not to hot, taking it out tomm 1st time
 
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