I thinkyou'll find bigger is better. the 17 is fine, but you'll find
out really how small it is. and even though reliable, that older
two-stroke won't get near the economy of the v-8 OMC. in the 19 ft'r.

But with the OMC outdrive, on the 19, parts for those things can be
really expensive and rare. I'd go for the 19 myself, for comfort and
fuel economy, but I'd be asking the mechanics a lot of questions about
the reliability of the outdrive.

just my thoughts.


s o wrote:
hi all,

I'm looking at two boats and would like your comments/opinions. This
is my first bigger boat although I've a little dingy with a small
outboard.

1. 1987 Bayliner capri 1950 open bow with 5.0 v8 omc (with 414 hours).
The current owner(2nd owner) has had it for the past 15 years and has
meticulously maintained it and has almost all records from the same
boat shop. he also redid the floor and stringer 2 years ago (the wood
was treated with fiberglass). a tune up was done every year.
interior/exterio is in fair condition. boat was used for skiing in
fresh water. comes with galvanized trailer.

2. 1987 sea ray 17 ft seville open bow with a 1992 120 hp evinrude. i
don't have much details on it yet. will go see it tomor. comes with
gavalized trailer and ad says well maintained.

the sea ray is about several hurndres $ more, both are under $4000.

I will use it mostly for family cruising in protected water and
sometimes close to shore cruising, no more than a few hours each time.
I live in Southern CA.

thanks in advance.

s o