Mr. Luddite wrote:

On 11/4/2014 5:35 PM, James wrote:

Hi Group, I'm presently looking at a 1977 28' Bayliner with a 350
Chevy OMC engine and Volvo 270 drive. The owner says he has the
same engine in his tournament ski boat which is a Mercruiser
engine. I don't know if he's referring to the fact that they're
both 350 Chevy's or Mercury built the OMC also. I haven't gone to
see the boat yet. The picture of the engine shows that it's
definitly a Chevy and OMC. Jim


If you are asking for general opinions on the boat, here's mine:

That's a pretty old boat. A lot depends on how it was maintained,
how many hours are on the engine, the condition of just about
everything, and on and on and on.

IIRC a marine gas engine, well maintained is good for about 1,000 to
1,500 hours of operation before a rebuild or repower typically
becomes necessary. Do you know if it has been re-powered? How many
hours are on it?

Same with the outdrive. They need maintenance and rebuilds from time
to time.

Engine and outdrive rebuilds/replacements aren't cheap.

Boats are money pits to begin with. Older ones with lots of hours on
them are even more so. Don't ask how I know.

Only other comment is that a Bayliner of that vintage isn't worth
much.

Actually I was asking if Mercury had built or acquired OMC. I think
what the owner was referring to was that both his boats had 350 Chevys.
One is a OMC and the other is a Mercuiser. I also know that B.O.A.T
means break out another thousand or Boat is a hole in the water
surrounded by fiberglas. We're looking for a cabin cruiser that will
fill our requirements and not brake the bank. A little work is ok. I've
pass up several that need engines and major work. I'm looking for a
happy medium and it's out there somewhere. I'm not in a major hurry.