New owner of old boat, Need Books

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tdanzer

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I have inherited an old boat, I believe it is a 1980 Bayliner Santiago Cuddy cabin. It runs well but as all old boats it needs some work and I want to replace some of the parts I am not confident in. My problem is it seems to be a scavenger hunt finding parts. What I really need right away is an owners Manuel, Electrical Wiring Diagram, Engine Manuel (I didn't write it down but I think it is a Mercruiser 898), and a parts Manuel for the boat. Does anyone have one or know where I can order them from? Bayliner only has stuff online back to 1995, although I did request the one for my boat be added or sent to me. And I found nothing on E-bay<br /><br />Thanks
 
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Solittle

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Re: New owner of old boat, Need Books

A big WELCOME Ted!!<br /><br />The manual you will really need is for the engine and outdrive combination and they are available. Verify what you have and Google it or ask your local marine supplier.<br /><br />One of your best resources is right here at iboats. There are a number of different sections depending on your area if interest. One is the red search at the top of the page. It is a search engine and will retrieve posts related to what you entered as a search arguement.<br /><br />You will probably have a tough time finding a manual for the boat and further I doubt that you will need one. I haven't had one in 35 years of boating. Electrical is the same way. Many boats are wired by the dealer as the buyer specifies the engine and instruments he wants.
 
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fishnfiend

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Re: New owner of old boat, Need Books

I highly recommend This Old Boat and Sailboat Hull and Deck Repair by Don Casey. It's mostly stuff about sailboats, but these are live-aboards that spend their days and nights in saltwater, and this guy knows his stuff about keeping them up. The best descriptions about work with fiberglass of any I have seen. <br /><br />There is another book entiltee Runabout Renovation...that is OK, but does not compare to the Casey books.<br /><br />Have fun.
 
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