87 bayliner project

[proshadetree]

This is a 87 bayliner capri 19 foot 305 with an omc.Floors shot around engine gone seat mounts gone.I need to know model as in 1750 2250 ect.Any help would be great.As you can see floor is in as is some of engine/seat in rear.

 

[Mark42]

Re: 87 bayliner project

I have a '85 Capri. Above the swim platform on the transom you should see the vin number embossed into the hull. If I remember right, you can tell the model from that number. I'd go look at mine, but its all wrapped up right now.

Find the number and post it. Sure we can figure out the model from the number.

 

[oops!]

Re: 87 bayliner project

Not certain what you are asking for, please calrify.

why do you need the hull vin ? to register or check the regestry?

(i own a b-liner as well)

 

[Mark42]

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why do you need the hull vin ? to register or check the regestry?

(i own a b-liner as well)

On my B-liner the model number (mine is a 1600 Cuddy Cabin) follows the HIN number molded in the transom on the outside. "xxxxxxxxxxxx - 1600CC". It is not actually part of the registration number, it just follows it.

 

[proshadetree]

Re: 87 bayliner project

Numbers on hull are BLID52CKJ687 cant find any other numbers on hull.

 

[oops!]

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its a capri 19 somthing or other ....the bayliner archives dont go back that far.

is that what you were asking?

 

[proshadetree]

Re: 87 bayliner project

Wanting to know if it was a 1750 2250 ect How is it that bayliner specs these boats out Or how do you know you have a 1600 for example

 

[Fingernip]

Re: 87 bayliner project

Heh you could always measure it and narrow it down a bit.

 

[proshadetree]

Re: 87 bayliner project

Got a reply on bayliners club and they said it was a 1952 IE 19.5 ft long 1950
2 is for the cuddy Hence 1952

 

[oops!]

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if we can help in any way with the resto....let us know

 

[proshadetree]

Re: 87 bayliner project

All glass work done no more scratching for me.Engine back in the hole and figuring all the hook ups out.Thanks to AZLAKES for the seat measurments. Made my life a lot easier.And thanks to all who post their projects on I Boats

 

[proshadetree]

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Finished hooking up electrical on boat all systems go except trim.Just a thought the arrows point up.No I didnt mount it upside down.That must have been somebody else.Turned it over and fluid shot all over side of boat.How dumb can you feel and still work on your boat?

 

[proshadetree]

Re: 87 bayliner project

Changed oil in out drive new wires cap and button.Turn key and let her run.Happy day happy days

 

[Mark42]

Re: 87 bayliner project

Nice work! Its going to be a fun boat.

I have what I think is the smallest Cuddy Cabin Bayliner made, the 1600 Cuddy. I know this is a small boat and the cuddy is small with low headroom, but one of the big problems I have is that the hatch in the cuddy is only 18" across, and its in such a low overhead area at the bow (maybe only 24" high there) that it takes me a minute or two to climb/wiggle my way through to get out on the bow deck to drop anchor. Then wiggle back through and head to the helm.

I was wondering what is the dimensions of your cuddy hatch, because I am keeping an eye out for a bayliner being parted out and thought a hatch from a larger model would be larger than the hatch on mine.

I want to add a new and larger hatch directly in front of the windshield so its easy to access. I won't have to climb to the very front of the cuddy to get out, it will be right there at the entrance to the cuddy.

The reason I don't just climb through the windshield is I'm adding a hard top and the windshield will not open. Take the link in my signature below to see the project/photos.

Thanks for any input you can give.

BTW, the cuddy folding door is thick and made from heavy pressboard with vinyl wood grain coating. I'm thinking of replacing it with tinted plexy or just removing it all together to save some weight. Any thoughts on this?

 

[JoeCrow]

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I have a 1986 - 19.5 cuddy and have the same size hatch as you I think
It measures 17" Inside and 19" Outside of frame
I can't get out my hatch either
But I'm 6'2" and weigh 250 so that may have a lot to do with it

 

[Mark42]

Re: 87 bayliner project

I have a 1986 - 19.5 cuddy and have the same size hatch as you I think
It measures 17" Inside and 19" Outside of frame
I can't get out my hatch either
But I'm 6'2" and weigh 250 so that may have a lot to do with it

I'm 5' 8" and 190 and I find it hard to climb through! I guess Bayliner used a standard size hatch across a bunch of models. Probably saves money. I looked at larger hatches, and there aren't many, and the price new is $400 and up.

Guess I'll have to make my own....

 

[azlakes]

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Changed oil in out drive new wires cap and button.Turn key and let her run.Happy day happy days

... congrats there Proshade. throw up a pic when your churning up the lake!

 

[hemidoc]

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Looking good Proshade. Glad to see someone else getting one of those "old" B-liners back on the water. I do find it kinda cool going out on lake Oconee here in Ga and I'm the only boat that looks like this(85 B-liner 18.5'). I think I've seen on other B-liner there on Labor day weekend and it was much newer than ours.
It was pretty fun to crack open the 4-brl and dust off some of those new boats.
Could you post some bigger pics please so we can get a better look(and inspiration for some)? Just upload to photobucket and link. I like bigger pics and that way you don't have to resize them. If ya need help just ask.

 

[hemidoc]

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... congrats there Proshade. throw up a pic when your churning up the lake!

Agreed! post some of these when your done.

The running mid 80s B-liners seem to an endangered species and as much as I like being unique I'd like to see some more members of the "cult"

 

[proshadetree]

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Some of those presswood doors help hold up the dash.Mine was sagging and the windsheild wouldnt open.Pushed up on it and installedpanel under dash.
Windsheild opens fine.Will post bigger pics latter off to church now Mike