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First recorded activity by BoatBanter: Oct 2006
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Bayliner 16 ft, Fish and Ski...
On 17 Apr 2007 17:13:28 -0700, wrote:
Hi All!
I'm excited. We just agreed to buy a bayliner 1995 bayliner 1600
Capri LS. It's 16ft long, comes with a trailer, motor (force 70) and
actually works! Got it for a song, so I figure it's a good way to get
into boating and to learn. there are 2 problems with the hull. The
Gel coating was damaged in 2 small areas. And the floor boards are
"spongy" in an area. How hard is this stuff to fix? The previous
owner has been using a piece of plywood to lay over the floor. But
it's not rotted through, just soft. Hard/necessary to replace the
flooring? How about the gelcoating? Hrd to repair? The owner said I
could just do a fiberglass patch over it, but I'd like to hear how to
do it right.
Congratulations!
If you don't have a lot of money in buying it, be careful about
putting a lot into it. Make sure it's safe and you are too by doing
some studying of boating rules, carrying the right safety equipment,
and not putting yourself or loved ones in danger.
If you're handy you can replace the plywood yourself, and there's lots
of guys here with boat experience that can give you some tips about
that and fiberglass repair.
Good luck and happy boating!
--Vic
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