MAXIMUM HORSE POWER FOR MY 1985 BAYLINER CAPRI!!!

[DVDHIDEOUT]

I OWN A 14.07 FOOT BAYLINER CAPRI 1985 MODEL, I CURRENTLY HAVE A 50HP FORCE OUTBOARD, THAT I WILL REPLACE , I AM CUTTING THE CABLES OFF JUST TO GET THIS DARN THING OFF MY NICE BOAT , ANYWAYS I WANTED TO KNOW WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM HORSE POWER THAT THIS BOAT CAN HANDLE? AND ANY WEIGHT SPECS CONCERNING THE NEW ENGINE? I AM PLANNING ON GETTING A 75HP MERCURY OUTBOARD WITH TRIM AND TILT, WILL THAT BE O.K, SOMEONE TELL ME THE MAX HORSE POWER I CAN GET WITH OUT TAMPERING OR FLIPPING MY BOAT

 

[The Marine Doctor]

Re: MAXIMUM HORSE POWER FOR MY 1985 BAYLINER CAPRI!!!

BigBux...I would be thinking the 50hp range is already the Max HP. You might want to check with a Bayliner dealer though.<br /><br />TMD

 

[Squeakit]

Re: MAXIMUM HORSE POWER FOR MY 1985 BAYLINER CAPRI!!!

Hi BIGBUX: I have a 1989 15ft. Bayliner Capri with a Force 50 on it. Yellow Coast Guard sticker by driver's seat says following: MAXIMUM CAPACITIES: 4 persons or 600lbs, 1000lbs persons, motors, gear, 50hp motor. If your new motor is heavier and also more powerful, you could run into serious trouble. I am no boat expert, but from what I hear about Bayliners, they are not exactly built like tanks, and putting more weight and stress on the transom might get you into deep doo-doo. I would try for a later model, lighter weight 50hp motor which would probably outperform the Force anyway. Best of luck!

 

[dpmphto]

Re: MAXIMUM HORSE POWER FOR MY 1985 BAYLINER CAPRI!!!

I wouldnt put more than 50hp on this thing.Your going to run into more problems, some which could be uncomfortable and even dangerous.If your looking for more speed get a better boat, bayliners aren't really known for their solid construction anyways.

 

[duck-n-pond]

Re: MAXIMUM HORSE POWER FOR MY 1985 BAYLINER CAPRI!!!

Though not a bayliner, I have a 15'2" Tempest, which is not much bigger, and it is rated for 110hp/5 persons. I would check with Bayliner and ask them. All right for people to say get a new boat, but not all could afford that option. I unfornatly, like you have a 50hp force (1996) on my boat - not near enough power. Just wondering how miles you can get cruising (15-20mph)?

 

[DVDHIDEOUT]

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I NEED HELP LEASE, I NEED SOMEONE WITH MY EXACT BAYLINER TO E-MAIL A PICTURE OF THIER ENGINE, FROM THE RIGHT SIDE WHERE THE STARTER SELENOID SITS, I CONFUSED THE WIRES FOR MY STARTER SELENOID AND NOW I DONT KNOW WHICH ONE IS WHICH , I SEE THREE RED WIRES, 2 INSIDE THE ENGINE AND 1 RED WHICH COMES FROM THE BATTERY, NOW WHICH ONE IS THE STARTER WIRE AND WHERE DOES IT GO, THE ONE FROM THE BATTERY IS BLACK AND IT IS GROUNDED TO THE BLOCK RIGHT BY THE COILS , HOW DO I CONNECT MY STARTER SELENOID RIGHT PLEASE HELP ME HERE FAST!!!< I NEED A PICTURE OR THROUGH EXPALNATION ON HOW TO HHOK UP THOSE WIRES, I DONT WANT TO TOAST MY POWER PACK, THANK YOU EMAIL ME THE PICTURE AT DVDHIDEOUT@HOTMAIL.COM

 

[roscoe]

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1985 Bayliner Capri<br />Length: 14' <br /> Model Name/Description: 1400 BR(*) <br /> Boat Type: Outboard Boats <br /> Hull Material: Fiberglass <br /> Beam: 5' 10" <br /> Engine: 1<br />50 HP <br /> Net Weight: 700

 

[duck-n-pond]

Re: MAXIMUM HORSE POWER FOR MY 1985 BAYLINER CAPRI!!!

Is your 50hp Force also 1985???