"Chris Deruyte" Chris wrote in message
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Thank you all for your responses. I have heard that in 2006, 2 cycle
motors
will be banned in California lakes, but not rivers. Any truth to this?
Where
could accurate info on this issue be found?





Some lakes ban 2 stokes. Mostly water supply lakes. As to statewide ban,
not heard of any.
Bill









I believe that some of the new 2 strokes have already passed the Ca 2006
emission requirements.

Barry

A few thought and then some real data on the towing vehicle...

Force was sold to Mercury some time in the early 1990's. Someone here will know
if you have a Mercury or Chrysler Force. In either case, they are discontinued
and parts and service may be a problem.

Not too many small boat builders include an owner's manual.

The hours seem low for a boat that old. Lack of use is almost worse than over
use when boat motors are concerned if they are properly maintained. He may have
started it but did he grease all of the fittings? Winterize (if up north)? How
old is the gas? The carbs are likely in need of an overhaul.

The fuel use and safety training were well addressed already.

An engine replacement can't possible cost more than a new boat in an outboard
application. If you buy it and decide you love it, get a nice four stroke to
hang off of the back!

The Toyota Tacoma with the 4 cyl 2.7L engine has a tow rating of 3500# for the
1999 model. That may require a towing package - coolers for the transmission,
etc. The tongue weight would probably be limited to 350#. You say the boat
weighs 1040#. Add for the motor (if you didn't already include that), 75# for
fuel, maybe 800# for the trailer, and any other things in the boat like a fire
extinguisher, skis, cooler, etc. You are probably pushing 2700#. That is less
than 80% of the maximum which is a good range to be. Keep in mind, however,
that towing is rough on any vehicle and the smaller engine/transmissions take a
bigger beating.

Source: http://www.trailerboats.com

Good luck,
Dan


Chris Deruyte wrote:
I have come across a 1991 Bayliner 1700 Capri in what appears to be (and the
owner [original] claims is) a total of 40 to 60 hours use since new. It is
in very good condition, and has been garaged for at least five years. He
says he ran the engine every few months (with water), and at first glance it
looks pretty darn good. The only options are an aftermarket fish finder and
the bimini top. (He'll throw in a couple of water skis and a knee board.) I
could buy it for a little under three thousand dollars.
It has an open bow, four seats that fold into two 'beds', and a 70 hp Force
engine - pretty much the stock, basic Capri - the only 17' model in '91 -
the other models were 18' and larger.
Is there a source for an owner's manual? Other than a safe boater's class,
what's a good way to learn proper boating procedures (launch techniques,
water draining, all the stuff a complete novice has no idea about)?
Is this too much boat for a single person to handle at launch? (It comes
with the basic stock trailer.)
Is it realistic to tow with a 4-cylinder Toyota 2wd truck? (It weighs 1,040
pounds.)
The owner claims it will use about a gallon of fuel per hour - that the two
6 gallon tanks will last a weekend. Is this realistic?
What I'm looking for is an all-around boat for exploring and fishing in
lakes and rivers, maybe water skiing in the future.
Should I look for something smaller, say, a humble aluminum fishing boat
with a smaller motor for a first rig?
Will regulations governing 2-cycle engines force an engine replacement in a
couple years? A replacement engine could easily cost more than a replacement
boat!

Thank you all in advance!