Would you recommend 2002 Bayliner Capri 175?

[paulgp6022]

Hi, I know Bayliners are the belly button of boats (everybody's got one), that aside, would you recommend a 2002 Capri 175 with the 3.0l and Alpha one outdrive? How would this be for my first boat? I mostly cruise on a river and sometimes the shoreline of Long Island sound. Thanks for any information!

 

[mattttt25]

Re: Would you recommend 2002 Bayliner Capri 175?

lots of info out there on these. still think you can get the whole package w/ trailer for 10k. great deal for a first boat with no thrills. maybe the way to go if you stay on the rivers/lakes, but not really made for coastal waters. bayliner cut corners to keep the price down, but it will get you on the water. my buddy was ready to buy one this year, but at the last minute jumped on a 1950 for a few thousand more. he's happy with it thus far, he enjoys the extra room, but still has a bare bones boat. bayliner still has a questionable name, but i think you get a value boat at a value price. good luck-

 

[Mumblerone]

Re: Would you recommend 2002 Bayliner Capri 175?

No.

 

[BR549]

Re: Would you recommend 2002 Bayliner Capri 175?

Not a bad boat for the price - not too sure about taking it into the coastal waters though. You will take a big hit on depreciation due to the reputation - there is some good ( although biased) information from bayliner owners at this site if you want to hear from some Bayliner owners - http://pub12.ezboard.com/bbocweb

 

[DJ]

Re: Would you recommend 2002 Bayliner Capri 175?

paul,<br /><br />It's not a bad boat. The price is good.<br /><br />Realize however that you are going to take a HUGE hit on resale. Unless, the boat is showroom condition and you are selling to another individual. A dealer trade will be brutal a couple years down the road.

 

[lewjayjr1]

Re: Would you recommend 2002 Bayliner Capri 175?

If you are planning on holding on to the boat for a few years, you will probably be ok. The depreciation is fastest the first couple of years anyway. You are probably going to get twofootitis anyway. I would not do any open water boating in a bowrider anyway. Just a big scoop for water. In a lake or protected area it would be OK.<br /><br />You might want to look at a somewhat larger previously owned boat for your purchase rather than a new one. Would usually have more equipment and the previous owner took the hit on the depreciation. <br />Also consider taking the USCG Auxiliary Safe Boating Class or the Power Sqd class.