Bayliner Capri / Force 90hp, is it a deal?

mcstahl

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I am considering purchasing a '90 Bayliner Capri with a 90hp Force motor, and am wondering if it's a decent deal, or does it sound like I'm over my head. The boat is in decent condition, with typical wear/sun damage for it's age, but the motor runs rough and stalls after it's warmed up. The seller has taken it to several mechanics who have done basic maintenance like plugs and a carb rebuild. How can I check the motor more closely to know how severe this problem is (ie. compression check, plug read, etc.) Also the seal behind the prop seemed to be leaking gear lube. How hard is that to change, how can I check the bearings (ie. prop end play side to side and fore and aft)? He's asking $2000 for the boat, trailer, and a 90lb thrust trolling motor and fish finder; or $1500 without the trolling motor and fish finder. The hull seemed pretty good overall, but on the fore part of the keel, the gelcoat was scraped just down to the fiberglass (looks like it was beeched a couple times). Thoughts? :confused:
 

roscoe

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Re: Bayliner Capri / Force 90hp, is it a deal?

I could make this a long post, but won't.<br />The engine has troubles now, and the mechanics haven't been able to fix it. <br />Plus there are the unknowns you mentioned, and some more you haven't.<br />Hull, stringers, transom, lower unit, stator, compression, carbs, rings, pistons, heads, waterpump, wiring, tilt/trim, etc.
 

catfish1

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Re: Bayliner Capri / Force 90hp, is it a deal?

i'd stay away from it! there's plenty of boats out there in that price range that dont have problems.
 

JB

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Re: Bayliner Capri / Force 90hp, is it a deal?

Moving to Boats.
 
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