Bayliner Floor Project

[MikeSchinlaub]

If you decide to continue with the rebuild, just put everything back the way it was. It lasted this long, and there must have been a reason they designed it that way. The bunched up glass won't matter because you'll cut it out anyway. Just lay yours out better.

 

[aspeck]

And if you decide to ditch the project, pull the engine and leg and find a newer, solid boat with a blown engine ...

 

[redneck joe]

 

[Pmt133]

Up to you. If you love the boat, proceed. But if you're not married to it I agree... you may be better off finding a good hull in need of an engine vs putting all the time into it....

 

[FLATHEAD]

And if you decide to ditch the project, pull the engine and leg and find a newer, solid boat with a blown engine ...

This would be the direction I would go.

 

[MikeSchinlaub]

And if you decide to ditch the project, pull the engine and leg and find a newer, solid boat with a blown engine ...

Plus all the stainless, windshield, anything with scrap or resale value.

 

[Baylinerchuck]

I’m sure you’re disappointed, but honestly all of us that have already rebuilt boats knew what was lurking under the deck. Any wood at this point was bound to be mulch. It’s clear if you are going to keep this boat it will be a complete gut job. It is curious that there was no foam. A lot of these production boats use foam for additional structure in lieu of more labor intensive encapsulated wood structures. Good luck on your decision.

 

[redneck joe]

my monty python gif not withstanding i would say a couple things.

if this is your first boat, yes run away.

if you are young and have not built up a family, friends, lifestyle then run away. I'm pushing 60 and my 20 plus boats have fill a need/desire at the time so think to yourself if this is 'the one'

otherwise yes pull all that is good off of it and scrap the boat, sell the trailer. There is a forum called bayliners owners club dot org that has a section for used parts. And they are a rabid bunch....


If this is in fact the one, do it, enjoy it, and do it correctly.

 

[weeniehutjr]

Definitely not married to it. And definitely not going to go through with the full rebuild…

Bought this boat since we just moved to Florida and wanted to get on the water. We’ll only be here until about January and want to make the most of the time we have here. I’m debating on just replacing the soft section and half assing it to get back on the water asap.

The floor and stringers were never glassed in to begin with, which is really interesting.

There’s not many boats on fb marketplace that I’ve seen so far that need a motor either. Not wanting to spend more than 2k on a boat that needs a motor either.

If I just replace the one side of the floor, and leave everything else as is. Will it be good enough for the summer to enjoy it taking it to the sandbar and such?

 

[jbcurt00]

Short answer: no, not sufficient

I can't tell you it'll fail, but without full tear down you can't say it wont

Would you drive a car w a bandaid repair to cracked frame? W your friends and family?

 

[redneck joe]

95% chance it will make it, 5% it will kill.

 

[briangcc]

If the floor is soft, the bulkheads are cracked, there's every chance the motor mounts are suspect and the transom is toast.

You got lucky the last time you were out. What are the chances that luck is going to continue without rebuilding the major structural components of the boat?

Personally, I wouldn't take anyone out on a craft that wasn't water worthy...and this one isn't.

 

[Scott Danforth]

your post from saturday should be a red flag that the boat is not safe.

there is no quick bandaid for your current boat

plenty of newer hurricane sunken boats available with good hulls, some cosmetic issues, and flood damaged motors available. bayliner changed their hull construction methods in 2002 when the smaller units were moved to the same plant as the searays. there is a bit less wood in them after 2002

Just remember, any boat over 15 years should be considered a project unless proven not

prices of used boats after covid are stupidly high.

 

[weeniehutjr]

Any suggestions on where to find a new boat that needs a motor for cheap?
I've found some auction sites, but then I can't check to see if anything is soft...
And things to really pay attention to? (Other than soft floors)

Having trouble finding anything younger than 20 years on the fb marketplace.