1989 OMC Cobra engines

[pretender]

I am looking into buying a 1989 bayliner bowrider. It has a 1989 OMC Cobra engine in it. I would appreciate any info there is to offer on the durability of this boat and engine. I heard the engine run and it sounded smooth. The only problem was on the throttle shifter, the button under the handle to shift between foward/reverse/neutral was broken and it sounded like the lower unit was having a little trouble and if left in reverse too long the boat would idle rough and stall. I appreciate your time.<br />Thanks,<br />steve

 

[JB]

Re: 1989 OMC Cobra engines

Howdy Pretender.<br /><br />Bayliners have a terrible reputation. I am sure that there are some that are fine, but too many rot away under that beautiful skin.<br /><br />I would look for a boat with a quality rep.

 

[pretender]

Re: 1989 OMC Cobra engines

Hello, i appreciate the response. would you happen to know anything about the engine that year?

 

[sea wolf]

Re: 1989 OMC Cobra engines

well, if that button is broke you're looking at replacing the shift lever at the helm. not cheap. how did u get it to shift with that button broke? the shift cable could be out of adj., could be shift interrupter switch, bad cable. etc. i own a cobra & trust me those cables can be a p.i.a. to adjust. what size engine? i would look this boat over carefully before going ahead. what is the asking price? what size is the boat? what condition is the hull in?

 

[pretender]

Re: 1989 OMC Cobra engines

the price of the boat is $5000 and it has a 1989 OMC 5.8L cobra engine. Thanks for the advice, I think the shifter cable might be out of adj as well.