90 bayliner capri info

[bandit32ca]

im looking at buying a 90 bayliner capri 17 ft with a 3.0 l 135 hp mercruiser and was wondering what the top speed is and how they are for power. for pulling tubes... im trying to compare it to the boat i have now a 84 mod trihull 16ft with a 115 merc on it... will i be disapointed in the bayliner..thanks for the info..

 

[Rob454]

Re: 90 bayliner capri info

Top speed Id say 38 give or take a few miles. As for pulling tow tubes You shouldnt have any problems but if the boat is full of people and then you try to tow youll wish for a bigger motor. If its you a wife and a couple of kids youll be fine. pulling a skier would be a little harder cause youll have more resistance initially trying to pull a skier specially if the guy is big he may even pull the stern out when he cuts back.
Rob

 

[Bigprairie1]

Re: 90 bayliner capri info

Top speed?
...well I'd guess something just over 40mph...maybe up to 43mph-ish.
I've got a 1990 18' Capri w/ a 90hp Force outboard and I'm good for 38-39mph on mine....so with a few more horses you should top that.
Before you buy tho'....do a compression test....look for even readings, no big drops.
Good luck