Bayliner Capri 1st boat

Bear792

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I recently was given a Bayliner capri with a decent trailer, and working Force 85 Outboard. Since I have no money in it I am willing to invest a large amount of time and reasonable amount of money in this boat. I have found that there is a three piece transom and the outboard is factory original. I will be needing to work in detail on the transom, tear out and reconfigure the seating, build new storage and basicly build a new craft in many ways. I am in no hurry and am willing to invest in my project. That being said I still want to be thrifty but not at the cost of safety or quality. I am new to boating but have had this boat for a year and never had it in the water. I am slowing reading and learning as much as I possibly can and am hoping for some engaged and helpful users in this forum. Thank you for taking a moment to stop by and read. I will be posting pics of current status in the next few days and I hope to hear from anyone willing to offer there ideas or experiences.
 

Woodonglass

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Re: Bayliner Capri 1st boat

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Post up the pics and we'll get started. Lots of Bayline Capri restorations here on the forum. You'll be in good company. Your attitude is great so, if you have the ability to stick to it and finish the project, you'll have a boat that will be better than factory and will last a very long time. How's the interior? Will you need upholstery work? We can help with that as well. A free photobucket account using the IMG Code is the best way to post your pics.


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greenbush future

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Re: Bayliner Capri 1st boat

You may want to verify that you have a good running outboard before you invest your time and $. "Free" is a word that can be miss-leading with boats because they can get expensive if you aren't careful. The good news is, if done right, the repairs you do should provide you with a safe boat.
 
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