thinking of buying a 1988 bayliner

[mauiboy]

Hey
I am thinking of buying a 1988 bayliner with a 1988 85hp force motor any good or what

 

[Bifflefan]

Re: thinking of buying a 1988 bayliner

Depends on how well it was taken care of and how much they want for it.

 

[mauiboy]

Re: thinking of buying a 1988 bayliner

well I took it for a test run and it seamed to do alright I was wondering if anyone had much problems with this type of motor. I havent heard of force before.

 

[jerryjerry05]

Re: thinking of buying a 1988 bayliner

Force has been around for a LONG time.
They were called Chrysler,Seaking,Force,Sears,Montgomery Ward and more.
Just do a compression test it should be close on all cylinders and look at the gear oil,no water or chunks.J

 

[Robbabob]

Re: thinking of buying a 1988 bayliner

Test that all the electrical is working (interior lights, nav, anchor, etc.), that all fuses are in place, and the blower and bilge are working. Ensure the oil looks like oil and the engine runs smooth, and check for oil in the bilge. Any excuses for the lack of operation should be a sign they are hiding a problem that may be too costly for you to mess with.

Post some pictures and the price they want for it.

Good luck!

 

[mauiboy]

Re: thinking of buying a 1988 bayliner

Thanks guys
so the Force motor are good motors

Thanks abunch

 

[RRitt]

Re: thinking of buying a 1988 bayliner

It is not like a Yugo or a Chevette or a Triumph. It is basically a good design. If you start with a good engine and do your own maintenance it is simple, durable, and affordable. But if somebody did not take care of it and you start with a bad engine then it is just one big headache.

 

[paultjohnson]

Re: thinking of buying a 1988 bayliner

It looks like nooooooooo one wants to say it..........
And I wont cuz I never owned one and would just be repeating others...

 

[sidenberg]

Re: thinking of buying a 1988 bayliner

A bayliner with a Force motor that is in decent shape can be a great value since a lot of people think they are not any good. Great, I hope they keep thinking that way. It can get you out on the water without spending a lot of money. I love mine.

 

[mauiboy]

Re: thinking of buying a 1988 bayliner

Thanks Sidenberg
I do love it this is my 2nd boat and after I was told to hold in the key for 8 sec before starting it it ran like a champ and fired right up every time.

 

[bman1bpm]

Re: thinking of buying a 1988 bayliner

With proper care and maintenance it should last you a long time. My boat has a 78 chrysler on it.

 

[Bigprairie1]

Re: thinking of buying a 1988 bayliner

You are buying an entry level unit there...both on the boat and on the motor.
The Force motors are primitive by comparison to pretty much all the others. Its design is probably from the late 60's early 70's which is why is became very inexpensive to produce and resell as part of a showroom package.
If both the boat and motor have a good history they will last for as long as you will probably need....BUT, keep an eye out for parts on the Force, buy a manual, learn about it because if you want to save some money you will and can do the maintenance.
My two bits.
BP

 

[USMCMatt]

Re: thinking of buying a 1988 bayliner

Agreed, if you take care of a Force, they'll run forever, if you're lax on taking core of it - it'll screw you everytime.

 

[taggy]

Re: thinking of buying a 1988 bayliner

I own a 1987 14 foot with a 50 hp Force. I will trade up as soon as I can. Good starter boat, but that's about it.