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Conference vicki::boats

Title:Powerboats
Notice:Introductions 2 /Classifieds 3 / '97 Ski Season 1267
Moderator:KWLITY::SUTER
Created:Thu May 12 1988
Last Modified:Wed Jun 04 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:1275
Total number of notes:18109

431.0. "Questions on Bayliners/Volvo engines" by USEM::SPENCE () Mon Jul 10 1989 14:35

    
    Just needed some info from some of you serious boaters.
    
    I'm entertaining the idea of buying a 1978 Bayliner Cabin
    cruiser. However here's some of the questions I have. I
    know today that most people say to stay away from Bayliners
    due to the quality and workmanship. However I also heard that
    any of the Bayliners built before 1980 were of quality construction.
    Any truth to this? I know for a fact that they were a heavier
    back then and more seaworthy. Anything else I should know? This
    boat has twin 140 Volvo's. I understand they are good engines, however
    it may be hard to find parts...any truth to that? Also Volvo
    engines in general anyone out there have good or bad luck? These
    engines have about 525 hours each. They seem clean however, this
    boat has sat for two years and I hope I won't run into serious
    problems...comments.
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