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  1. bear_69cuda

    carpet install question / progress and pics

    Morning gang, I'm building a fishing platform for the bow of my boat. My question is how to install carpet where my storage hatch doors fit. I would like them to fit snug and was curious if anyone has some advice. Is there some standard rule of thumb for gap clearance between the hatch covers...
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    Steering Wheel Removal?

    Can anyone tell me how to remove my steering wheel? Doesn't look at all like an automotive one? Only steering wheel I've ever removed was from my 1969 Plymouth Barracuda...... Thanks in advance! Boat info below....
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    Steering wheel removal

    Can anyone tell me how to remove my steering wheel? Doesn't look at all like an automotive one? Thanks!
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    Bayliner Phone #

    Anyone have a current Bayliner phone #? I'd like to contact them regarding some parts. Thanks in advance!
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    Progress on bow fishing platform

    Gang, Been working on my fishing platform, As I mentioned before. I'm able to place bow seats over this deck. I'm gaining extra storage area under the deck platform ~ 35" x 19" total. I plan on mounting a 12v 55lb motor-guide trolling motor with foot remote of some type (need to fab...
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    Prop shaft lenght

    Hi, Can anyone tell me the length of the prop shaft for a 1999 3.0 L gen II Alpha one? I'm filling out data on Michagan Wheel prop finder, and cannot find this data in my shop manual? OEM part no is: 44-850308 Thanks in adavance!
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    Docking lights

    Has anyone ever put docking lights on their Capri? If so can you post pics? I was thinking it would be cool... I have a handheld 12v lamp, but thought bowmounts would be nice... Stainless ones perhaps?
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    Stainless vs. Aluminum

    Morning, About my 1999 Bayliner 1950 3.0 L MerCruiser that gets to ~42 mph @ 4800 RPM with 21 pitch aluminum stock prop. If I find a stainless prop (say a 20"P Apollo or Stiletto) that lets my engine get to 4800 rpm. Will I notice any significant difference? Maybe I should just get a...
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    SS Prop question

    Hello, I have a 1999 Bayliner 1950 3.0 L MerCruiser that gets to ~42 mph @ 4800 RPM with 21 pitch aluminum stock prop. I'm prop shopping, so I can use my current aluminum stock prop for a spare.. The two times I've driven the boat, the current 21 pitch prop seems to have a good hole-shot, and...
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    SS prop advice

    Morning again! I'm prop shopping, so I can use my current aluminum stock prop for a spare.. The two times I've driven the boat, the current 21 pitch prop seems to have a good hole-shot, and nice top end. I now want to up-grade to SS, and have been reading about Mercury Stiletto props. I...
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    Second battery?

    Morning my awake edited version, So in my 1950 Capri, the battery is located port side, in the secret transom stash box under rear seat. It's covered by a snap-on vinyl cover. Inside the battery area, it has a nice fiberglass platform the battery box to secures to. The 1954 fish-n-ski, has the...
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    Powered Subwoofer and speaker install

    Hello gang, So I purchased a marine rated stereo for my 1999 Bayliner Capri 1950. Two of the speakers will mount in stock location by rear seats. I had hoped to mount the other 5.25" Polk marine speakers to the right of the instrument cluster, above and left of the throttle, on the padded...
  13. bear_69cuda

    Intake Air Vents?

    Morning... I had this idea about the air intake vents (See pics, not sure proper name sorry?) I would like to install louvered style vents. I think it looks kinda cool, chrome or brushed stainless??... What do you think? What is the proper name for them? And are they available aftermarket...
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    New Boat Pics

    Hello, I thought I'd share a few pics of my first boat! And a nice pic of the first voyage on Lake Monona in Madison WI (last weekend). The boat was picked up from the marina today after winterization, and put in storage till spring. :( I intend to spend this winter working on a few projects...
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    Can I add a trim gauge?

    Hello I just purchased my first boat. 1999 Bayliner 19' Capri with 3.0 MerCruiser Alpha One drive. The boat did not come with a trim gauge. Can I add one myself? Or is this something a marina should help with? Thanks in advance!
  16. bear_69cuda

    New Bayliner owner, and question

    Hello, My name is Bear, and I just bought my first boat! I'm super excited and feel fortunate to have found this great group of folks on Iboats. The boat I purchased is a 1999 Capri 19' with MerCruiser 3.0 L Alpha One drive. The boat is in incredible, like new, almost showroom condition...
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