Will a 85 horse Johnson work on the 14' bayliner capri?

mtndv8

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I currently am out of town fighting wildfire in the southwest and my 75 year old father called and was asking me if a 85 horse Johnson work on his 14' bayliner capri. I would have loved to take the time searching through the forum for the answer for him but unfortunately just can't
Can anyone here help me answer him?
Boat was bought new as an entry level package with a 50hp Force in 1985 and the hull is in really good shape, for what it is. Force 50 has become problematic and he found what he says is a good deal on a used Johnson 85.
Boat was primarily a fishing boat but he is getting older and wants to give it to me to use in the smaller lakes of Central Idaho as a sport/fun boat.
Thank you all for any insight or experience provided...

M.
 

NYBo

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Re: Will a 85 horse Johnson work on the 14' bayliner capri?

Welcome to iboats!:cool:

I believe that hull is rated for 50 HP max, so an 85 would be way over. I would definitely NOT do it.

Be careful out there!
 

mtndv8

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Re: Will a 85 horse Johnson work on the 14' bayliner capri?

NYBo
Thank you, this forum as been extremely helpful and I have searched out quite a few Force 50 fixes f or him. Being in the field on a fire assignment limits my cell battery and search/satelite access.
Thanks for your quick response. I know I've seen a data plate on it, I just couldn't recall what it said. He has good intentions, I'll pass the info on to him, maybe suggest selling it, and upgrading...
mtndv8
 

fishin98

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Re: Will a 85 horse Johnson work on the 14' bayliner capri?

A 85hp Johnson is way too much motor for that boat. Along with being overpowered, it is a heavy motor,so your boat would not sit well in the water. Look for a good used 40hp, from any of the current mfg,they are light weight and would provide superior performance to the 50 Force.
 

Davem3

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Re: Will a 85 horse Johnson work on the 14' bayliner capri?

or maybe a 50 HP evenrude VRO, jason had one of those, or even a E-TEC, lighter weight, and goes like mad.........
 
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