Krausspost wrote:
Hi, i'm new to boating, my wife and I just moved to New Zealand, and we
have limited funds to buy a boat. We're looking at somewhere to get out
on the water with some friends in, and occassionally do some rod
fishing, and make a little water skiing. The boat would moor in the
sal****er bay, year round. We're looking at a 89' bayliner bowrider
capri 19ft with 125hp Force engine. It seems like everything we're
looking for, but again, we're new to boating. Things are more expensive
here in NZ, and this boat is in the range of 7k USD. Does anyone have
any thoughts on this as a solution for us? Again, we don't have a lot to
spend, and so this seemed like a decent solution. It seems like good
local value for the money. Any feedback would be so appreciated.
Thanks everyone.
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Being the owner of a 21 ft. Bayliner of that vintage, I can say that
the boat has served me well for the purpose I intended. I've had only
minimum problems with the boat, but I live in the Great Lakes area and
do all my boating in fresh water. I have to say that the BLs are not
really meant for salt water use and if you intend to moor it in a salt
water marina, you can expect problems. The boat you're talking about
should be "towable" and able to be kept on a trailer and thats the way
I'd use it if I were you. If you can't find a surveyor for that small a
boat, maybe a friend that is knowledgeable about boats to look it over.

Good luck, and happy boating, Norm