1986 Bayliner Capri cuddy

[silverdale]

hey all, i just got this boat last year...and i have tons of questions about it...its an older boat and definitely has some bugs..lol...ok on to my question...when i got the boat the guy gave me the camper top for it...but only the front half...anyone know where i can get the rest of it?...any help would be appreciated...thanks

 

[azlakes]

Re: 1986 Bayliner Capri cuddy

...hiya silver

can't help you until you post pics of the new toy. newbie rule J/K

try this place. make sure you give a hull ID they are very precise. also ask for a sale or clearance one cause they can be pricey!

http://www.letastopshop.com/

 

[silverdale]

Re: 1986 Bayliner Capri cuddy

this is not my boat...but identical to mine...the only difference between mine and this one is the placement of the antenna's and i have a dual axle trailer and i don't have the Bimini top....lol...thanks for the link i will be sure to check it out

 

[Mark42]

Re: 1986 Bayliner Capri cuddy

Looks a like my '85 Capri 1600 Cuddy Cabin. When you say you have the "front half", do you mean the Navy Top that attaches to the windshield frame and has a zipper opening for the windshield door?

You could try contacting Bayliner for the back half

Here is a pic of mine with the Navy top on. The trailing edge of the top has snapps to attach the camper back. I don't have the camper back either. It was a factory option. But you can get a canvas top shop to make one for you.

Those are my nephews on the swim ladder.

 

[silverdale]

Re: 1986 Bayliner Capri cuddy

yes that is exactly what i have...except mine is an i/o...and that is the exact top that i have...the story behind my boat, it was a friend of mine that had it and he wanted a four wheeler....i had a four wheeler...so we swapped...lol...and he told me that that top was a camper top but he had no idea where the rest of it was...since then i have been hunting for it...i called a top shop and they are not cheap...yikes

 

[Mark42]

Re: 1986 Bayliner Capri cuddy

My guess is the chances of finding one used for your boat length (Capri's came in a number of lengths, from the 16' I have to 20 somthing).

It would be much quicker and more cost effective to make your own. I know what your thinking, "I don't know how to sew, I don't have heavy duty sewing machine, sewing is for sissies". Even if that is all true, I managed to make my own Navy top for my MFG having never used a sewing machine before. If I can do it so can you.

Check out this link on how I made the top below. You should get a good idea of what's involved for a novice. Top Project

 

[silverdale]

Re: 1986 Bayliner Capri cuddy

wow...you did a heck of a good job....my capri is 19'...i do have front half...do you know if the back half was mostly plastic windows?

 

[Mark42]

Re: 1986 Bayliner Capri cuddy

Camper backs are usually mostly windows/screen.

 

[gregmsr]

Re: 1986 Bayliner Capri cuddy

This is my 89 Capri with the camper top.
(Hope the picture came through, having a heck of a time attaching)

 

[gregmsr]

Re: 1986 Bayliner Capri cuddy

Well it's there, now how to make a picture a little larger, hmmmmm. Still working on this.