The typical solution for pulling skiers is get the appropriate prop ... a
19" on my boat (18.5 ft at 185hp) and it'll pull anything :-). And for
economy, with just myself and my wife aboard, I use a 23" prop which lets me
cruise on plane at 22 mph at roughly 2300 rpm. And when there's company
aboard, I get by with the 21" prop. Rebuilt aluminum Black Max props cost
about $130 cdn locally ... I'm guessing there are better deals to be had.


"hanson" wrote in message
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"Mikkilla" wrote in message
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I'm thinking about purchasing a 1990 Bayliner Capri 185 w/130 I/O.
Anyone have any experiences, good or bad, with that make/model that
they could send my way? Anything I should be looking out for?
This
is a two owner boat and the guy says the thing is mint, but I need
more information than that.

Thanks,
Chris

Chris you'll wanna check the hull out on the boat. As for the motor
test trial
is good.. take it to a mechanic.. have em check the compression on
the engine..
look it over. have em take a look at lower unit oil make sure it has
no leaks.
The Capri isn't a bad little boat i've had a blast on em. i know
thier no speed
boat but for a day on the water having fun tubing or some light
fishing they
are good.. only one thing i dont' like about em. The V-belt

This particular boat has a mercruiser 130. Is that the same engine
you are referring to with the v belt? Also, if that is the engine you
have experience with on this boat, how is the power for getting skiers
out of the water? I'm not talking about doing any competition stuff,
but I may want to take a couple friends out here and there. Also,
what is the top end speed for that engine? That's a pretty small
engine for a 18.5' boat I am guessing.


If you get this boat i suggest you have a mechanic pull the front
engine mount
up and get another belt or two attached to where you can get to it
if you lose
your belt cuz if one snaps on you in the water and you have it just
in a tool
box or something you will NOT get it on.cuz of the front motor mount
"found
this out when it happen to me had to resort to a pair of panty hose
to limp it
home at little over idle LOL" oh life is dry with out a boat i tell
ya.