Neither.

Lots of wood rot in old Bayliners, Cheap fittings, Chalky gelcoat, poor
workmanship, terrible reputation. OMC stringer has awful lift system, lack
of trim, ball gears wear if you try to trim, gear cases leak, shaft splines
strip, shift cables stretch, transom seal is huge, vulnerable to ozone
damage, and prone to cracking and leaking.

Sea Ray is a better boat,but too small for anything more than 2 medium size
people.

Both are way over priced.

Jim


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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