1986 Capri 1500?? AQ125/270

[ShirleyK]

Just bought a 1986 15 foot Bayliner Capri that has the Volvo AQ125/270 engine/drive but I find no evidence on the web that such a boat ever existed. Can anyone tell me anything about this boat?

The transom # is BL3A01CSC586

 

[gcboat]

Re: 1986 Capri 1500?? AQ125/270

The engine / drive is definately suited to your boat. Post your HIN and let's see where we go from there

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: 1986 Capri 1500?? AQ125/270

Welcome to iboats!!

Based on your transom # your boat is indeed a 1986.

There is probably not too much information about the boat. What would you like to know? We have the iboats forum sectioned off into topics. If you have a maintenance question you can post it in the inboard outboard section.

Is this your first boat?

 

[azlakes]

Re: 1986 Capri 1500?? AQ125/270

... hiya Shirley,

give Bayliner a jingle at 360-435-8957, they'll tell you about your new toy based off your HIN. things like where it was made, how much, goofy stuff. also ask for a model brochure on your boat. they send them out for free.

have fun

 

[gcboat]

Re: 1986 Capri 1500?? AQ125/270

Well - that didn't help a lot, but :http://www.uscgboating.org/recalls/mic_detail.aspx?id=BL3
You're probably going to get more info if you do as azlakes recommends. And keep that number handy - they will need it to help you.

 

[Mark42]

Re: 1986 Capri 1500?? AQ125/270

I have a 1985 Bayliner Sales Brochure. It lists a 1650 Capri Bowrider:

1650 Capri Bowrider.

Bayliners most affordable sterndrive-powered runabout has all the award-winning features of our "Boat of the Year" models. Including thickly-padded sleeper seats, convertible top, swim platform, safety glass, walk-through windshield, custom instrumentation and unitized construction.

.....

Length 15' 7", Beam 6'10", weight w/125 Volvo 1495lbs. Fuel capacity 20 gal.

Construction Features: Hi-performance Sequential Lift hull, unitized construction with glassed in bulkheads, hand layed fiberglass, neopentyl glycol gelcoat, safety glass, heavy duty marine grade upholstry, color coded electic system, marine grade hardware with stainless steel fasteners, insulated engine cover, .....

Note in 1985 Bayliner had received "Boat of the Year" award for the 1600 Capri and 1950 Capri models. I doubt that you 1986 model changed much from the 1985 model.

 

[Mark42]

Re: 1986 Capri 1500?? AQ125/270

I scanned it. Is this your Bayliner in the top photo?

 

[ShirleyK]

Re: 1986 Capri 1500?? AQ125/270

The engine / drive is definately suited to your boat. Post your HIN and let's see where we go from there

Is the HIN different from the transom number? Where do I find it?

 

[ShirleyK]

Re: 1986 Capri 1500?? AQ125/270

I scanned it. Is this your Bayliner in the top photo?

Mine has only 5 seats. The captains seat is a single with a storage box behind.

 

[ShirleyK]

Re: 1986 Capri 1500?? AQ125/270

Welcome to iboats!!

Based on your transom # your boat is indeed a 1986.

There is probably not too much information about the boat. What would you like to know? We have the iboats forum sectioned off into topics. If you have a maintenance question you can post it in the inboard outboard section.

Is this your first boat?

Yes, this is my first boat. It looks to be in pretty good shape and I had a mechanic friend listen to the motor. It's hard to start when cold and has a "fade" on acceleration. Thinks a carb re-build will likely fix it. I saw no hull issues. I bought it on a whim and after the fact discovered this wonderful forum. I see that a common problem is with rotted floors. I only walked it a bit and it seemed solid - but at the time I didn't know that was a weak area that I should carefully examine. The boat will be delivered on Thursday (1-22) so I will get a better chance to inspect it then. I can also get pictures if need be.

Anyway, I found the engine / drive on this forum so I learned a little there and I just wanted to know anything I could learn about the boat. I expected it to be listed in the "1500" section but the powertrain options listed are all smaller and outboard. I started to wonder if this was a hack - but if it is it must have been a real pro because it sure looks "factory" to me.

Anyone know where this was built? I live in Oregon and I know there is a Bayliner plant about 90 miles from me in Roseburg.

One thing I would like to know - any recommendations on bringing back the nice shine to the hull?

I also need to get a bilge pump and a horn. I found some good deals on E-bay on these but have not placed any orders - so if there are recos here I would appreciate your comments.


BTW I paid $2500 including a galvanized trailer. Does that seem reasonable?

 

[Mark42]

Re: 1986 Capri 1500?? AQ125/270

.....BTW I paid $2500 including a galvanized trailer. Does that seem reasonable?

NADA lists this used boat trailer package as Low Retail: $1,290 Average Retail: $1,420. Bottom line is if you are happy with your purchase and its in good condition, then it was worth it.

Mine has only 5 seats. The captains seat is a single with a storage box behind.

The storage box could be from the prevous owner, or maybe a factory or dealer option. Other than the missing seat, does it look like the boat in the scan? If it does, then it probably is.

BTW, Bayliners were sold as Boat/Motor/Trailer packages. The trailers of that era were made by Escort. If it looks like this, its an Escort, and its a great trailer.

 

[ShirleyK]

Re: 1986 Capri 1500?? AQ125/270

I scanned it. Is this your Bayliner in the top photo?

It looks similar I think - but at this point in time many bowriders from several manufactureres look similar. I have attached some pictures from the prvious owner... what is YOUR opinion?

 

[azlakes]

Re: 1986 Capri 1500?? AQ125/270

Anyone know where this was built? I live in Oregon and I know there is a Bayliner plant about 90 miles from me in Roseburg.

Oh oh...

One thing that as a new boat owner is to understand and read replies to posts carefully. Many times they are answered and missed by the OP.

... hiya Shirley,

give Bayliner a jingle at 360-435-8957, they'll tell you about your new toy based off your HIN. things like where it was made, how much, goofy stuff. also ask for a model brochure on your boat. they send them out for free.

have fun

 

[Mark42]

Re: 1986 Capri 1500?? AQ125/270

I scanned it. Is this your Bayliner in the top photo?

It looks similar I think - but at this point in time many bowriders from several manufactureres look similar. I have attached some pictures from the prvious owner... what is YOUR opinion?

Try loading the pictures again, they don't show.

 

[ShirleyK]

Re: 1986 Capri 1500?? AQ125/270

Oh oh...

One thing that as a new boat owner is to understand and read replies to posts carefully. Many times they are answered and missed by the OP.

I thought that I was reading every word - several times. I have not had an oportunity to call becuase the only free time that I have is late at night. I DID however find the answer to that question in a link sent by gcboat in Message #5.

In any case I will consider myself scolded.

 

[azlakes]

Re: 1986 Capri 1500?? AQ125/270

... hiya Shirely,

never intended as a scolding. just a bit of advice as many here will spend a lot of time to help fellow boaters by researching, taking pics, posting step by step, etc.. i think its way kewl to have women boaters/owners onboard!

Now the boater in this post has earned a scolding:

Hello everyone, I?m still pretty new to boating and this forum but I have something I would like share. While at the lake this weekend I witnessed some very disturbing lack of common sense.
After my boys and I were ready to call it a day we headed back to the ramp but could not pull our boat out due to this boat full of people taking up both sides of the ramp. After about 15 minutes of watching them pull the boat in and out of the water and checking the bottom I docked my boat and asked them if they would please move so I could pull mine out. The owner said he would but asked me if I could show him how to operate his boat. I was confused by his question and asked him what he meant. He told me he had just bought this boat and he could not get it to go in gear. This explained why he had nine kids (not exaggerating I counted them) maybe two were over the age of twelve. In addition there were a total of three kind of big adults. This was only about a 16?ski boat. The disturbing part was none of these kids or adults had life jackets on. Two of theses kids were younger than two years old (just a guess). I explained to him that I was pretty sure he was overloaded and the kids under 13 were suppose to wear life jackets. He quickly told me everyone on board was a great swimmer (the toddlers also?). So at this point im just walking around the boat when I noticed the propeller had two blades missing and the third was pretty chipped up. The worst part was there was no plug in the bilge and when I asked him why he responded ?I thought it was suppose to fill up with water (the bilge) as it did not have a radiator?. I told him the best thing to do was for him to take the boat to a repair shop and come back with somebody experienced in boating. Can you believe he joined the no plug club on purpose?
Sorry it was such a long post.

 

[ShirleyK]

Re: 1986 Capri 1500?? AQ125/270

Try loading the pictures again, they don't show.

OK here they are (I hope) - well ONE anyway. There are many on the previous owners Flickr pages.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/after-shock/tags/boat/

If anyone has the time to view and comment it would be appreciated.

Mark - I think it does look like an Escort trailer from the photos - what do you think. And I think the boat looks similar to the image that you scanned - but I do not have a keen eye for boats (yet). Guess I could wait until tomorrow when it gets here Thanks for your help!

 

[gcboat]

Re: 1986 Capri 1500?? AQ125/270

Is the HIN different from the transom number? Where do I find it?

No, they are both the same. The HIN ( hull identification number ) is the equivalent to a VIN ( vehicle identification number ). Your HIN will be located on the starboard side - on the transom - right below the rubrail.
http://www.boatus.org/onlinecourse/images/PA-HIN.jpg

 

[Mark42]

Re: 1986 Capri 1500?? AQ125/270

OK here they are (I hope) - well ONE anyway. There are many on the previous owners Flickr pages.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/after-shock/tags/boat/

If anyone has the time to view and comment it would be appreciated.

Mark - I think it does look like an Escort trailer from the photos - what do you think. And I think the boat looks similar to the image that you scanned - but I do not have a keen eye for boats (yet). Guess I could wait until tomorrow when it gets here Thanks for your help!

Yeah, I think you have the 1650 Capri Bowrider. From comparing the photos, the grab rails, windshield, overall length, hull shape, engine vent, etc all look the same.

I'm only going by the picture you uploaded, my work environment won't let me get to the link because social networking sites are blocked.

 

[Don S]

Re: 1986 Capri 1500?? AQ125/270

If you give Bayliner a call Toll free at 877-861-6494 and give them your HIN, they can tell you EXACTLY what it is, and they will even send you a photo copy of the owners manual, for free.