88 Bayliner Project

[sjmccall]

I am starting a project recovering all of the vinyl in our 88 Bayliner. My hubby is redoing the floor. I am new to posting on here but have been looking for some time at the different posts. I will post progress pics. A friend of ours has a bayliner and I am recovering his seats also. Wish me luck on this project!! How do you add pics to this?

 

[ezmobee]

Re: 88 Bayliner Project

Welcome! Here are two great upholstery threads by members http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=347724 and http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=379388

How to post pics http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=468676

 

[88BLiner]

Re: 88 Bayliner Project

Welcome to iboats. I also have a 1988 bayliner. Mine is a Cobra 1800 that I am doing a total restoration on. Good luck and hav fun.

 

[proshadetree]

Re: 88 Bayliner Project

I love it more Baylinner owners. Got a 1952 cuddy. Need more more more Post up some pics we love them and welcome.

 

[sjmccall]

Re: 88 Bayliner Project

Thanks for the welcomes! All input is greatly appreciated! Still having problems trying to post pics, but I will keep trying. The threads that ezmobee posted for me are a big help! Thank you!

 

[Greg Mrozinski]

Re: 88 Bayliner Project

Here is another way to post pics: http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=410147

 

[sjmccall]

Re: 88 Bayliner Project

Thanks - Here is one new seat and one old one.

 

[proshadetree]

Re: 88 Bayliner Project

You need more practice on those seats come do mine before you finish yours. Looks great.

 

[Greg Mrozinski]

Re: 88 Bayliner Project

Thanks - Here is one new seat and one old one.

Looks like a pro did them. Nice work.

 

[sjmccall]

Re: 88 Bayliner Project

Wow thanks for the vote of confidence you guys are giving me. Now here is a good question. Has anyone tackled recovering the back to back seats for a bayliner? They are not just the flat seats and backs. Having a little trouble getting them to look right. Can anyone offer any suggestions on these?

 

[Greg Mrozinski]

Re: 88 Bayliner Project

Sj,

I think they are just form fitting over the foam piece. Disassemble carefully and use the old material as a pattern. I don't think there is any thing real complicated there.

 

[sjmccall]

Re: 88 Bayliner Project

Thanks I will be working on them in the next week. Here are some pics of old and new that I have done this week.

 

[sjmccall]

Re: 88 Bayliner Project

I have read some real good posts on replacing the carpet with Durabak floor coating. Have looked at several different ones on the web and I think this product would be great for what we want. I know some on this forum have used it and just wanted to know what you think now. Mother nature is cooperating with us on this project - we have a winter storm warning on till tuesday night!

 

[Four Winns Erie]

Re: 88 Bayliner Project

Nice looking job on the seats. When I have mine redone, they will be all white or off white. I'm tired of getting burned from the sun baking the red portions of my seats.

 

[sjmccall]

Re: 88 Bayliner Project

I thought about doing them in all one color or two color, it would be alot easier than what I am attempting but so far I am pleased with how they are looking. We are thinking of doing the floor in the Durabak floor coating in a light grey so I think that adding the color on the seats was a good idea. We had dark red seats in another boat that we had and yes they do get hot, but don't they all when they are in the warm sun. We do alot of fishing so I think the Durabak will work great for easy clean up.

 

[sjmccall]

Re: 88 Bayliner Project

Our Bayliner project is coming along very slow. Had the crack in the block welded and then found out that the frost plug in the back of the engine was out. Currently have the engine pulled and in the process if replacing plug. Interior is coming along nicely. I actually did the back to back seats and I think they look pretty darn good for a beginner. I will post pics of them in the next couple of days. Floor is replaced, new fiberglass is down, and now awating the paint from durabak for the floor.

 

[lowvlot]

Re: 88 Bayliner Project

I am interested in seeing pics.. I too am redoing a bliner 87' capri cuddy. I takled the upholstry myself and am having one hell of a time on my lounge seats. Only doing one color though.
So far what I have seen of your work it looks great. Keep the pics coming.

 

[sjmccall]

Re: 88 Bayliner Project

Our project boat has finally come together! (well there is always something to be done but at least it is on the water)

After fixing the soft plug in the engine and putting the engine back in, and rehooking all the stuff to it it runs good. Needs carb adjustment. Oil pressure good - no milky looking oil. Temp good. Needs some wiring issues taken care of. Hubby says minor issue on the wiring!

Interior complete!!! Used the Durabak paint on the floor, there is no slip to it even when there is water on it. Great stuff.

 

[sjmccall]

Re: 88 Bayliner Project

Now it is time to enjoy!!! Have had it on the water several times. Had to change the prop from a 21 pitch to a 17 pitch. But runs great - Goes slow enough to fish and fast enough to pull a tube! It also worked great for pulling our buddys truck, boat and trailer out of the drink! Long story and no pics!

 

[stackz]

Re: 88 Bayliner Project

worked great for pulling our buddys truck, boat and trailer out of the drink! Long story and no pics!

wait what? your boat has wheels on it? or did you pull away from the landing while using a pylon as a pivot point?