Chapman Piloting: Seamanship and Boat Handling is a great everything you
ever wanted to know (on a basic level) book..
Everything from Safety, to navigation, technique, designs, handling....
prolly run ya 20 something bucks.. I think Barnes and Noble.com has if for
like 15 bucks right now...

-j


"Chris Deruyte" Chris wrote in message
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I have come across a 1991 Bayliner 1700 Capri in what appears to be (and
the
owner [original] claims is) a total of 40 to 60 hours use since new. It is
in very good condition, and has been garaged for at least five years. He
says he ran the engine every few months (with water), and at first glance
it
looks pretty darn good. The only options are an aftermarket fish finder
and
the bimini top. (He'll throw in a couple of water skis and a knee board.)
I
could buy it for a little under three thousand dollars.
It has an open bow, four seats that fold into two 'beds', and a 70 hp
Force
engine - pretty much the stock, basic Capri - the only 17' model in '91 -
the other models were 18' and larger.
Is there a source for an owner's manual? Other than a safe boater's class,