89' Bayliner Capri Ski boat

[MikDee]

Well, sink or swim, I'm now a Bayliner owner. I've heard good, & bad, don't know what to believe, but I was smitten with this old somewhat worn ski model, and had to have it because it was reasonable, and is designed like the 18' Bayliner Cobra ski boat, minus the standard metalflake finish. It has a Force 125hp motor, a roomy bowrider, with reverse facing back to back lounge seats all the way to the rear, a built in collapsable 3 point ski bar, and is lower, and lighter then the regular 19' Capri (in fact the same weight as the Cobra less then 1500lbs) according to Nada. Meaning it is just small enough to be the Max towing capacity for my Hyundai V6 4WD Tucson (under 2000lbs total) Yet, seaworthy, stabile, and hopefully fast enough, and thrifty enough for what I need. IMO the best "Bang for the Buck", but I haven't tried it yet, so we'll see,,, it sure is sleek looking! but it is dinged, and weathered, but a fresh water boat, never bottom painted. It also came with a nice 2002 Venture full roller trailer. By the way, it is rated for 150 HP Max on the tag!,,, Yahoo!!!

 

[vandy21]

Re: 89' Bayliner Capri Ski boat

i think i saw the for sale on craigslist. did you buy it in pa?

 

[MikDee]

Re: 89' Bayliner Capri Ski boat

Yes, that was it,,, I was ripe after finding, and losing out on 3 Cobra's on E-bay,,, What a horrible name though, "Stumpjumper II" and it's painted on! The boat would have fared better if it were covered more, the pics really left out the small cracking on the vinyl everywhere. There was also recently one just like mine on E-bay in Michigan, just sold today.
Here take a look:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...MEWA:IT&viewitem=&item=330144344714&rd=1&rd=1

 

[MikDee]

Re: 89' Bayliner Capri Ski boat

I wonder if they made this specific ski boat model any other year but 1989? that's all I could find at the Nada site.

 

[vandy21]

Re: 89' Bayliner Capri Ski boat

yeah the "stump jumper II" name was what stood out to me. I wondered how one would jump a stump in a boat? Anyway it looked like a cool boat. I always liked the rear seating layout, better than the back to back seats, it just looks more comfortable. I don't think that I've seen any other years either. Most of the other ones were those other cobras with the metallic flaky finish, which I never much cared for. Enjoy your new toy!

 

[MikDee]

Re: 89' Bayliner Capri Ski boat

Thanks man, the motor is always questionable? I got 120comp all around, ok but not great, so be it,,, I can't wait to drop it in the water, & check it out (fingers crossed) lol