If I can buy a 95 20' bayliner for $4k with cracked engine block, Is it a good d

[mike5.9]

1995 Bayliner 2050ls with the 5.0 Mercruiser V8 for $4,000. In need of new engine. I found some posts talking about the ability to replace it with a automotive chevy 305 (after changing over to brass plugs and new camshaft?). I would be able to use all other parts off the old engine.<br /><br />Or if I need a marine engine, is it possible to get one for around a grand? <br /><br />Is this a smart way to get a good boat for $5,000?

 

[snapperbait]

Re: If I can buy a 95 20' bayliner for $4k with cracked engine block, Is it a go

Re: If I can buy a 95 20' bayliner for $4k with cracked engine block, Is it a go

I would walk away from that deal... <br /><br />Marine engine or automotive, either way, a good remanufactured engine from an auto parts store will set you back (at bare minimum) a grand, but more like $1500-$2000 simply because you will need more than just and engine... Things like carburator rebuild kits, distributor cap & rotor, spark plugs, and other little "odds and ends" will add up $$$$...

 

[JB]

Re: If I can buy a 95 20' bayliner for $4k with cracked engine block, Is it a go

Re: If I can buy a 95 20' bayliner for $4k with cracked engine block, Is it a go

Hi, Mike.<br /><br />It would probably be a way to get a good boat for $4K plus repowering, but that isn't a good boat. <br /><br />There must be a bunch of reasons that Bayliner owners rate (according to JD POWER) them as the worst boat made (of those surveyed).<br /><br />I agree with Snapperbait. Pass.

 

[Bondo]

Re: If I can buy a 95 20' bayliner for $4k with cracked engine block, Is it a go

Re: If I can buy a 95 20' bayliner for $4k with cracked engine block, Is it a go

Ya, I wouldn't pay that much, for an 8yr old Bayliner that Runs

 

[codyandamber]

Re: If I can buy a 95 20' bayliner for $4k with cracked engine block, Is it a go

Re: If I can buy a 95 20' bayliner for $4k with cracked engine block, Is it a go

I agree with the above comments. I have known of two bayliners in the last year to crack their hulls. They were both in my area...TN river...so no hard waves. Last they were both newer than a 92.

 

[denniz]

Re: If I can buy a 95 20' bayliner for $4k with cracked engine block, Is it a go

Re: If I can buy a 95 20' bayliner for $4k with cracked engine block, Is it a go

The boats probably worth 6500. If it were me I wouldnt pay more than 2500 with a cracked block.. that may just be your starting point.You dont know what else is wrong withit

 

[flashback]

Re: If I can buy a 95 20' bayliner for $4k with cracked engine block, Is it a go

Re: If I can buy a 95 20' bayliner for $4k with cracked engine block, Is it a go

nuff said