Hello,

I have recently bought a nice and clean 1991 Bayliner Capri model
1850. I had to replace the starter, but as far as condition goes, the
boat is in great shape. I got it from under $4K. It has an inboard 120
HP Force "L-Drive" engine. The boat performed well on the lake and I
haven't seen any major issues yet.

I am trying to educate myself more on this boat searching for info on
the internet and I haven't heard good things about Force L-drive
engines, but I haven't also heard horrible things about it. I really
like this boat (as my first boat) and would hate to sell it. But to me
now it seems that I did a very bad deal, even though I haven't seen
any major issues yet.

- Is it very difficult to find parts for it ?

- Is there anything I need to know about this engine ?

- Can the engine be replaced (and easily adapted to the lower unit)
for
something else better in case it simply crashes ?

- Should I consider getting rid of it now ?

- Is this just another boat engine ?

Thanks a lot in advance for your input.

--Marc

You already have it, so until it breaks, enjoy it! (Oh, and keep a cell
phone or marine radio with you.) Force isn't the best, but I have seen some
very old Force engines still around and running. If it isn't giving you
problems now, just use it until it does. And when it does break, it won't
be hard for you or a dealer to install a new outboard of your choice. Who
knows... you might even decide you want a larger boat well before the engine
goes. Good luck.

"Marco Polo" wrote in message
om...
Hello,

I have recently bought a nice and clean 1991 Bayliner Capri model
1850. I had to replace the starter, but as far as condition goes, the
boat is in great shape. I got it from under $4K. It has an inboard 120
HP Force "L-Drive" engine. The boat performed well on the lake and I
haven't seen any major issues yet.

I am trying to educate myself more on this boat searching for info on
the internet and I haven't heard good things about Force L-drive
engines, but I haven't also heard horrible things about it. I really
like this boat (as my first boat) and would hate to sell it. But to me
now it seems that I did a very bad deal, even though I haven't seen
any major issues yet.

- Is it very difficult to find parts for it ?

- Is there anything I need to know about this engine ?

- Can the engine be replaced (and easily adapted to the lower unit)
for
something else better in case it simply crashes ?

- Should I consider getting rid of it now ?

- Is this just another boat engine ?

Thanks a lot in advance for your input.

--Marc

Uhh...the dreaded Force L Drive is an outboard power head mated to a stern
drive......it's NOT gonna be easy to " to install a new outboard of your
choice".....it's an I/O boat....

"Sinecure" caro31_at_triparish_dot_net wrote in message
news
You already have it, so until it breaks, enjoy it! (Oh, and keep a cell
phone or marine radio with you.) Force isn't the best, but I have seen
some
very old Force engines still around and running. If it isn't giving you
problems now, just use it until it does. And when it does break, it won't
be hard for you or a dealer to install a new outboard of your choice. Who
knows... you might even decide you want a larger boat well before the
engine
goes. Good luck.

"Marco Polo" wrote in message
om...
Hello,

I have recently bought a nice and clean 1991 Bayliner Capri model
1850. I had to replace the starter, but as far as condition goes, the
boat is in great shape. I got it from under $4K. It has an inboard 120
HP Force "L-Drive" engine. The boat performed well on the lake and I
haven't seen any major issues yet.

I am trying to educate myself more on this boat searching for info on
the internet and I haven't heard good things about Force L-drive
engines, but I haven't also heard horrible things about it. I really
like this boat (as my first boat) and would hate to sell it. But to me
now it seems that I did a very bad deal, even though I haven't seen
any major issues yet.

- Is it very difficult to find parts for it ?

- Is there anything I need to know about this engine ?

- Can the engine be replaced (and easily adapted to the lower unit)
for
something else better in case it simply crashes ?

- Should I consider getting rid of it now ?

- Is this just another boat engine ?

Thanks a lot in advance for your input.

--Marc

What about the inboard Force L-Drive? This is my concern. Is it just
another boat engine, or does it need special care? Is it har to find
parts for it ?

Thanks

Marco

"bomar" wrote in message ...
Uhh...the dreaded Force L Drive is an outboard power head mated to a stern
drive......it's NOT gonna be easy to " to install a new outboard of your
choice".....it's an I/O boat....

"Sinecure" caro31_at_triparish_dot_net wrote in message
news
You already have it, so until it breaks, enjoy it! (Oh, and keep a cell
phone or marine radio with you.) Force isn't the best, but I have seen
some
very old Force engines still around and running. If it isn't giving you
problems now, just use it until it does. And when it does break, it won't
be hard for you or a dealer to install a new outboard of your choice. Who
knows... you might even decide you want a larger boat well before the
engine
goes. Good luck.

"Marco Polo" wrote in message
om...
Hello,

I have recently bought a nice and clean 1991 Bayliner Capri model
1850. I had to replace the starter, but as far as condition goes, the
boat is in great shape. I got it from under $4K. It has an inboard 120
HP Force "L-Drive" engine. The boat performed well on the lake and I
haven't seen any major issues yet.

I am trying to educate myself more on this boat searching for info on
the internet and I haven't heard good things about Force L-drive
engines, but I haven't also heard horrible things about it. I really
like this boat (as my first boat) and would hate to sell it. But to me
now it seems that I did a very bad deal, even though I haven't seen
any major issues yet.

- Is it very difficult to find parts for it ?

- Is there anything I need to know about this engine ?

- Can the engine be replaced (and easily adapted to the lower unit)
for
something else better in case it simply crashes ?

- Should I consider getting rid of it now ?

- Is this just another boat engine ?

Thanks a lot in advance for your input.

--Marc

I'll email you off list and direct you to a site that has people familiar
with the creature....

"Marco Polo" wrote in message
om...
What about the inboard Force L-Drive? This is my concern. Is it just
another boat engine, or does it need special care? Is it har to find
parts for it ?

Thanks

Marco

"bomar" wrote in message
...
Uhh...the dreaded Force L Drive is an outboard power head mated to a
stern
drive......it's NOT gonna be easy to " to install a new outboard of your
choice".....it's an I/O boat....

"Sinecure" caro31_at_triparish_dot_net wrote in message
news
You already have it, so until it breaks, enjoy it! (Oh, and keep a
cell
phone or marine radio with you.) Force isn't the best, but I have
seen
some
very old Force engines still around and running. If it isn't giving
you
problems now, just use it until it does. And when it does break, it
won't
be hard for you or a dealer to install a new outboard of your choice.
Who
knows... you might even decide you want a larger boat well before the
engine
goes. Good luck.

"Marco Polo" wrote in message
om...
Hello,

I have recently bought a nice and clean 1991 Bayliner Capri model
1850. I had to replace the starter, but as far as condition goes,
the
boat is in great shape. I got it from under $4K. It has an inboard
120
HP Force "L-Drive" engine. The boat performed well on the lake and I
haven't seen any major issues yet.

I am trying to educate myself more on this boat searching for info
on
the internet and I haven't heard good things about Force L-drive
engines, but I haven't also heard horrible things about it. I really
like this boat (as my first boat) and would hate to sell it. But to
me
now it seems that I did a very bad deal, even though I haven't seen
any major issues yet.

- Is it very difficult to find parts for it ?

- Is there anything I need to know about this engine ?

- Can the engine be replaced (and easily adapted to the lower unit)
for
something else better in case it simply crashes ?

- Should I consider getting rid of it now ?

- Is this just another boat engine ?

Thanks a lot in advance for your input.

--Marc

No prob...73!

--
-Netsock

"It's just about going fast...that's all..."
http://home.insight.rr.com/cgreen/
"Marco Polo" wrote in message
om...
Hello,

I have recently bought a nice and clean 1991 Bayliner Capri model
1850. I had to replace the starter, but as far as condition goes, the
boat is in great shape. I got it from under $4K. It has an inboard 120
HP Force "L-Drive" engine. The boat performed well on the lake and I
haven't seen any major issues yet.

I am trying to educate myself more on this boat searching for info on
the internet and I haven't heard good things about Force L-drive
engines, but I haven't also heard horrible things about it. I really
like this boat (as my first boat) and would hate to sell it. But to me
now it seems that I did a very bad deal, even though I haven't seen
any major issues yet.

- Is it very difficult to find parts for it ?

- Is there anything I need to know about this engine ?

- Can the engine be replaced (and easily adapted to the lower unit)
for
something else better in case it simply crashes ?

- Should I consider getting rid of it now ?

- Is this just another boat engine ?

Thanks a lot in advance for your input.

--Marc

It's a popular pasttime to 'poo-poo' Bayliners. I bought a junker '86
Bayliner Capri with a Force 50 outboard. It had been sitting uncovered
under a tree for five years. I replaced a floor board, put a new coil in
the engine, and have been running it for four years without a problem. As
someone else said, enjoy it 'til it breaks, then replace it! You might even
sell it post-Oops to a kid who'd like to rebuild it!

Joe D
"Marco Polo" wrote in message
om...
Hello,

I have recently bought a nice and clean 1991 Bayliner Capri model
1850. I had to replace the starter, but as far as condition goes, the
boat is in great shape. I got it from under $4K. It has an inboard 120
HP Force "L-Drive" engine. The boat performed well on the lake and I
haven't seen any major issues yet.

I am trying to educate myself more on this boat searching for info on
the internet and I haven't heard good things about Force L-drive
engines, but I haven't also heard horrible things about it. I really
like this boat (as my first boat) and would hate to sell it. But to me
now it seems that I did a very bad deal, even though I haven't seen
any major issues yet.

- Is it very difficult to find parts for it ?

- Is there anything I need to know about this engine ?

- Can the engine be replaced (and easily adapted to the lower unit)
for
something else better in case it simply crashes ?

- Should I consider getting rid of it now ?

- Is this just another boat engine ?

Thanks a lot in advance for your input.

--Marc