Re: 1984 Bayliner Capri Rebuild
61 days later... (2 months to the day)
Ok, the interior is about 99% complete. I still need to get some quarter round to cover some carpet seams, and some hold down snaps for the seats, and re-stain/varnish the wood. But other than that she's done
As far as engine work today, here is what I did.
Rebuilt the carb.
Installed new fuel pump.
Installed new timing belt.
Installed new thermostat.
Replaced the alternator (found one for $175 brand new) The old one wouldnt charge.
Changed the outdrive oil. (which was like tar)
Installed a new impeller.
Installed new fuel tank fill line.
Installed new inline fuel filter.
Installed new fuel hoses.
For tomorrow, I will:
Drop the truck off for its service.
Change the engine oil and filter.
Add a few more clamps here and there.
Remove the prop.
Lower the outdrive into a large bucket with a hose running to it.
Start the engine.
Add snaps to the seats.
Install some quarter round.
Buy and apply some brush on bed liner for the front storage compartments.
Jam out to the awesome stereo system.
Maybe sand and varnish the wood pieces.
Down a few cold ones...
Maybe break for lunch...
Install a brake controller in my truck for the camper.
And if everything goes well, launch Dawndra (I named the boat after my wife Dawn)
Well here are the up-to-date pics for your viewing pleasure:
You will notice I removed the center glass. It was broken and I still need to get the size and order it. But I didnt want the frame bouncing around. I need to get a new hold down for it also.
I did all the sewing myself on my mother-in-laws $99 sewing machine. Mind you, the last I used a sewing machine I was just screwing around on it. This is my first major task other than sewing a button or two here and there. I got stuck with the sewing because my wife doesn't know how to, well that's what she told me anyways.
If it wasn't for the weather, doing this project in my driveway un-covered, and the Army, I think I could have done this rebuild in half the time... To meet the 4th of July deadlined, there were a few things that I didn't do. For example, this winter, I plan to take the engine and outdrive back out of the boat to do a complete rebuild and repaint. And I also plan to get some new gelcoat put on for a clean new finish. I plan to scour the internet to find the original Bayliner decal kit and I want to replace the dash (someone felt the need to drill several small holes to make one big hole so they could add a hummingbird fish finder right next to the voltmeter). I may do a custom formed fiberlass dash, we'll see.
I'll post the results of the engine fire up and possible maiden voyage tomorrow if all goes well.
Enjoy
