2002 ob on 1983 bayliner??

[millerpdt]

hey guys, beating the bushes here hard-have an 83 capri 16ft-boat condition is mint-total interior redone-motor is toast-85hp force- question? 6 grand gets me a brand new ob 75hp. i am going to keep this boat for the long haul-my options seem limited-i only paid 1500 for the whole package- trailers is galv escort in mint shape, boat is mint-why is everyone saying don't put a new ob on this boat?? i know the boat is old-but it is in good shape?? need some opinions here. thanks

 

[JB]

Re: 2002 ob on 1983 bayliner??

Howdy, Miller.<br /><br />I think people are cautioning you about value.<br /><br />Your '83 B'liner may be in excellent shape, but it is still a B'liner, the very bottom of the quality and resale value lists.<br /><br />A new outboard in an appropriate size is going to cost many thousands and immediately lose most of it's value by being on a Bayliner.<br /><br />If you really keep the boat for 20 years, and I doubt that your boat will last that long, it is no problem. If you get "2 foot fever" you will have to give the engine away to get rid of the boat.<br /><br />I agree with the others. Put a used, mid 80s engine on it.<br /><br />Good luck.

 

[Mumblerone]

Re: 2002 ob on 1983 bayliner??

I couldn't have said it better myself!

 

[scott boswell]

Re: 2002 ob on 1983 bayliner??

Having spent the last 6 years in Mexico and a few other countrys I find Yamaha 75 HP is used by most fishermen there. When working around these I understand why. They are one tough motor. The Mexicans dont even clear water flush them they just use the heck out of them day after day in salt water and 10 year old motors are still running strong. They don't use elect start there on these fishing motors but even with elect start you could "use a rope" as one wise person quoted. I believe they are a little more expensive than other brands but worth it. You didn't say if you were going to use the boat in fresh or salt water. This does make a difference. Most motors hold up pretty well in fresh water. I do have to agree with the other persons reply, your boat is still a Bliner. Id check it out very close beforeIi hung a new motor on it as they are not known for quality construction. Good luck.

 

[suzukidave]

Re: 2002 ob on 1983 bayliner??

Scott, is that the same spec 75hp Yammy as retails north of Mexico? It sounds like a commercial skiff motor to me if they rope start --I own an old commercial Suzuki DT55M rope start like that and it's quite different from the regular DT55, not the least because it's a different powerhead with two big cylinders instead of three little ones. These motors are simple and rugged but they lack a lot of creature comforts most owners expect and tend to suck fuel.<br /><br />As to your question about fuel economy(should be a separate post), a 4 stroke motor is going to beat a 2 stroke outboard however you slice it. I imagine the new big 4 stroke outboards give the i/o's a run for their money. If you are talking about planing hulls, a straight inboard on a boat that size is pretty unusual but I imagine that the same motor would be more fuel efficient on a stern drive than an i/o because less energy is lost on the way to the prop. Ask a Shamrock owner if you can find one.