2000 Bayliner Deal???

[Dman]

I have a chance to get a 2000 Bayliner Capri 16 ft. w/ (of course) a '99 Force 90 hp. I am guessing it has no more than 25-50 hours on it. Not been used this year yet.<br /> It is almost new, no scratches, chips, ect. in boat or trailer. Pretty much flawless. It's got a bunk trailer. <br /><br />What do you think? Worth a shot?<br />Price: $6000. <br /><br />Thanks for the help!<br />DMan

 

[MrBill]

Re: 2000 Bayliner Deal???

Check out NADA, you're probably on the low end of the retail range.<br /><br /> http://www2.nadaguides.com/ <br /><br />A reasonable deal...not a steal.

 

[Solittle]

Re: 2000 Bayliner Deal???

I'd be a bit hesitant on spending 6 grand on a boat with a less than glorious history (to be nice) - (to verify, enter Bayliner in the red Search at the top of the page and read to your hearts content) and a motor with the same reputation that is no longer made that it is getting tough to find parts for now if it had O hours on it. Forget what NADA or any book says.<br /><br />Be patient and look around some. Think you can do a lot better for the money especially now that the boating season is pretty much over up north. I would think you should be able to get a late model well made 19-20' with a reliable "known" motor for that money.

 

[mike_v2v98]

Re: 2000 Bayliner Deal???

sounds to me like a great deal<br />im a force owner and have had no troubles whatso ever<br />you have to remember why force got the reputation they did<br />force motors were put on an affordable boat witch in turn everyone and there dog was able to buy one <br />well not everyone and there dog can hold a wrench right side up<br />if you do your maintanance religously youd have no problem<br />around here that boat would sell for around 15 to 17 thousand<br />i paid 8500 for my 1989 16.5 maxum with an 85 horse force<br />same type of deal though baught it from an older guy who didnt use it much<br />still had the hair on the trailor tires <br />ive had it 2 years no problems <br />excellent size boat for fishing skiing and funnin<br />so i think its a deal<br />but then thats just my opinion right

 

[mike_v2v98]

Re: 2000 Bayliner Deal???

one more thing <br />when you see most posts in here regarding a force outboard the biggest complaint seems to be no water comming from the peehole<br />the over heat buzzer keep comming on<br />runs rough<br />wont idle<br />wont start<br />all simple solotuions to simple problems that even a mercury evinrude or johnson could have <br />that alone tells me someone never did there maintanance

 

[Dman]

Re: 2000 Bayliner Deal???

Thanks for the replies. The guy sold it for $7000.00 last night before I could get a hold of him.<br />Oh well. <br />Dman

 

[mellowyellow]

Re: 2000 Bayliner Deal???

can't you buy a brand new bayliner for under $10K?<br />I'd spend the extra bucks and not have to worry<br />about the "force" being with me...plus you will<br />have a warranty. personaly I wouldn't spend that<br />much for that set up.