Bayliner or boatless???

[Captain Corndog]

I was talking to my brother in law last night about the house my wife and I bought last summer in Havasu. We have been renting it out as a vacation rental. So far so good. I have been going out here and there but I am currently boatless, so I basically do things around the house and don’t go on the water.

My Brother-in-law has an old boat that has been in his family for years (since new) It is a mid-80s Bayliner Capri, open bow with an Iron Duke 4 banger. Runs fine, looks fine and free to me.

I don’t really care what anyone thinks, as long as I’m on the water, but it got me thinking, how many of you would forgo the season if you had to rock a Bayliner?? On a side note, how much shade are you going to throw me when I pull up next to you in a boat that with a full tank, costs as much as your steering wheel? LOL! I’ll try not to cramp anyone’s style!!!

 

[Runs2rch]

Just like a Moped or fat chick hahaha

 

[HocusPocus]

I would run it without hesitation.

 

[Kachina26]

I was talking to my brother in law last night about the house my wife and I bought last summer in Havasu. We have been renting it out as a vacation rental. So far so good. I have been going out here and there but I am currently boatless, so I basically do things around the house and don’t go on the water.

My Brother-in-law has an old boat that has been in his family for years (since new) It is a mid-80s Bayliner Capri, open bow with an Iron Duke 4 banger. Runs fine, looks fine and free to me.

I don’t really care what anyone thinks, as long as I’m on the water, but it got me thinking, how many of you would forgo the season if you had to rock a Bayliner?? On a side note, how much shade are you going to throw me when I pull up next to you in a boat that with a full tank, costs as much as your steering wheel? LOL! I’ll try not to cramp anyone’s style!!!

I’d rock whatever to be on the water.

 

[Captain Corndog]

Just like a Moped or fat chick hahaha

Perfect analogy! Hahaha

 

[JFMFG]

I’d run it. Any day on the water is better than off. That’s the problem now days everyone is to worried about what other people think. People are to good for certain brands etc.

 

[Lunatic Fringe]

Anyone who feels you would be cramping their style by parking your Bayliner next to them isn't anyone you want to know anyway.

Hit the water and enjoy it to it's fullest.

 

[Desert Whaler]

Hell Yeah, I'd rock that thing 100% !!!
I used to have a good friend who would say, "The Guy who spends the least amount of money, and has the most amount of fun, is the real winner"
Truer words never spoken.

 

[RiverDave]

I was talking to my brother in law last night about the house my wife and I bought last summer in Havasu. We have been renting it out as a vacation rental. So far so good. I have been going out here and there but I am currently boatless, so I basically do things around the house and don’t go on the water.

My Brother-in-law has an old boat that has been in his family for years (since new) It is a mid-80s Bayliner Capri, open bow with an Iron Duke 4 banger. Runs fine, looks fine and free to me.

I don’t really care what anyone thinks, as long as I’m on the water, but it got me thinking, how many of you would forgo the season if you had to rock a Bayliner?? On a side note, how much shade are you going to throw me when I pull up next to you in a boat that with a full tank, costs as much as your steering wheel? LOL! I’ll try not to cramp anyone’s style!!!

I’m down to go if your driving.

Or hell depending on the day you can drive mine! Lol

 

[Blue Oval]

I alway preach any day on the Bay is a win. I have never looked down on anyone for what they are floating in.

 

[Bullet28]

I would take it out without hesitation, you would be on the water enjoying your day. True story I have a good friend who was always putting down his older Baja, I took him aside and gave him the talk about folks that can’t afford any boat or folks that don’t know anyone with a boat that would love to be on the water. I know he was at the time somewhat intimidated by my Howard, I shut that down also.

 

[grumpy88]

Only question i have is why is not in your drive way already ? Enjoy your summer back on the water

 

[traquer]

I'm down, who cares what others think. Eventually you'll get something better so who cares. Slap some funny stickers on it

 

[4Waters]

Run it

 

[Captain Corndog]

I’m down to go if your driving. View attachment 1100697


Or hell depending on the day you can drive mine! Lol

LOL! I’ll let you know when I pull it out from Castaic to Havasu. May need to drop it at Teague for some tuning before I head out though.

 

[Tank]

Any day on the water is a great day!

Don’t matter what you’re driving, from a million dollar MTI to a 21’ bay liner. We’re all doing the same thing at the end of the day…enjoying the lake with friends and having a good time.

 

[Captain Corndog]

It would be fun to start a group with just total beater boats and schedule a meet up. Call it “Hoopties in Havasu”. Don’t even need bumpers for the tie up.

 

[Captain Corndog]

I'm down, who cares what others think. Eventually you'll get something better so who cares. Slap some funny stickers on it

It total needs a Cigarette “1” decal and some racing numbers

 

[CoolCruzin]

Don’t park that crap next to me .


Joking , free ! Run it .
If you have beer everyone will be your friend

 

[OCMerrill]

You wont have to worry about what anyone thinks because nobody will talk to you.

I used to have a Reinell many years ago. Same type of run-a-bout.

Run it and enjoy the water, giving zero fucks.

 

[Mandelon]

My first boat was an early eighties Bayliner Capri 16 with a 85 HP triple on the back. Reliable and sturdy. Everyone always had fun on it.

 

[lbhsbz]

I have a '91 Kawasaki TS if you want to complete the package

 

[TimeBandit]

Just Do it!! A free boat means more money for beer and gas!

 

[BIG MIKE]

I’d rock it everyday and twice on Sunday. Paint a big shark mouth on each side and take Mud Shark Beach.

 

[dezrtracer]

Run it and have fun ....

 

[brgrcru]

Run it. Have fun ….

 

[Shlbyntro]

your forgetting that you can beach that bitch and not have a single care about it!

 

[hallett21]

I was talking to my brother in law last night about the house my wife and I bought last summer in Havasu. We have been renting it out as a vacation rental. So far so good. I have been going out here and there but I am currently boatless, so I basically do things around the house and don’t go on the water.

My Brother-in-law has an old boat that has been in his family for years (since new) It is a mid-80s Bayliner Capri, open bow with an Iron Duke 4 banger. Runs fine, looks fine and free to me.

I don’t really care what anyone thinks, as long as I’m on the water, but it got me thinking, how many of you would forgo the season if you had to rock a Bayliner?? On a side note, how much shade are you going to throw me when I pull up next to you in a boat that with a full tank, costs as much as your steering wheel? LOL! I’ll try not to cramp anyone’s style!!!

On the water by any means necessary

 

[Bajastu]

I just sold two boats and I plan on ordering my new dream boat. But its a year out. Guess what, I bought a beater boat to fill the gap. A 1988 Mastercraft Prostar 200 with an outboard. There are some deals out there but you need not be too picky. I’d rather be on the water than on the beach.

 

[Boatymcboatface]

Run it! We run around in a old school ski boat sometimes pack 9 people in it! People don’t realize how loud they talk in the channel! Driving through last summer so dude watching us going by “fuck that little thing now way I’d ride around in that” mean while we spent tho entire day on the water pulling tubes Eating lunch on one the many beaches that aren’t packed them cruised back the road the havasu springs ramp just in time for dinner! That dude drinking beer probably didn’t even have a boat!

 

[Boatymcboatface]

I just sold two boats and I plan on ordering my new dream boat. But its a year out. Guess what, I bought a beater boat to fill the gap. A 1988 Mastercraft Prostar 200 with an outboard. There are some deals out there but you need not be too picky. I’d rather be on the water than on the beach. View attachment 1100797

If/when you sell it PLEASE LET ME KNOW!!!

 

[Bajastu]

If/when you sell it PLEASE LET ME KNOW!!!

I’ll post it up here on RDP when the time comes.

 

[Boatymcboatface]

I’ll post it up here on RDP when the time comes.

Thanks I’ve got a friend that’s looking for that exact boat!

 

[stephenkatsea]

I'd absolutely run it. Just be aware of likely rough water limitations. Wish we still had our 4 banger Tahiti.

 

[RichL]

The only thing that matters is getting on the water and having fun. A buddy had that very boat and we never blinked an eye when we jumped in his.

 

[Gonefishin5555]

Personally I wouldn't run that boat. Those things were the absolute lowest quality boat made back in the 80s. I guess if you have been on the boat enough over the years to know its reliable and how it runs in bad/windy conditions then go ahead. If its me I make friends with someone who has a better quality boat or get a used waverunner.

 

[ChiliPepperGarage]

It would be fun to start a group with just total beater boats and schedule a meet up. Call it “Hoopties in Havasu”. Don’t even need bumpers for the tie up.

Beaters are better!

This is a great idea! I'd be up to go buy a cheapo beater boat and run it down there.

Many years ago a group of us would go the the river and we all had nice boats. One of the guys bought an old tri-hull beater for like 100 bucks. It was green and was made by a company called Enterprise so naturally, it became the SS Enterprise. I think we had more fun on that thing than any boat I've owned!

 

[Jimmyv]

I personally find boating on a budget much more enjoyable at this stage in life. Don’t have to yell at the kids for every little thing. Still on the water with the family, spending quality time and overall much less stress.

Run it.

 

[grumpy88]

I am going to through this out there .
Its sad this is even a question .
Some of the comments of it being a beater so fuck it i dont get . Smh

 

[Captain Corndog]

That looks clean!!

I just sold two boats and I plan on ordering my new dream boat. But its a year out. Guess what, I bought a beater boat to fill the gap. A 1988 Mastercraft Prostar 200 with an outboard. There are some deals out there but you need not be too picky. I’d rather be on the water than on the beach. View attachment 1100797

 

[Captain Corndog]

Personally I wouldn't run that boat. Those things were the absolute lowest quality boat made back in the 80s. I guess if you have been on the boat enough over the years to know its reliable and how it runs in bad/windy conditions then go ahead. If its me I make friends with someone who has a better quality boat or get a used waverunner.

I definitely wouldn’t go out on a crowded windy day, but for putting around on a quiet day, it does the trick

 

[SJP]

I personally find boating on a budget much more enjoyable at this stage in life. Don’t have to yell at the kids for every little thing. Still on the water with the family, spending quality time and overall much less stress.

Run it.

100 percent agree. I have a pontoon boat that was showing vintage when I bought it in my early 20's. I will never sell it - we have had so many great days on it with family and friends.

 

[SJP]

On Havasu there really is not any boat as long as it floats that I would not hesitate to take out. This guy today I saw on my way home is having a really bad day in his Bayliner.

 

[Captain Corndog]

On Havasu there really is not any boat as long as it floats that I would not hesitate to take out. This guy today I saw on my way home is having a really bad day in his Bayliner.

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That’s a bummer

 

[SJP]

That’s a bummer

Totally. The thought crosses my mind everytime I boat in the ocean especially in SoCal. There were firetrucks, multiple police / CC boats, and helicopters covering this incident.

 

[DarkHorseRacing]

I was talking to my brother in law last night about the house my wife and I bought last summer in Havasu. We have been renting it out as a vacation rental. So far so good. I have been going out here and there but I am currently boatless, so I basically do things around the house and don’t go on the water.

My Brother-in-law has an old boat that has been in his family for years (since new) It is a mid-80s Bayliner Capri, open bow with an Iron Duke 4 banger. Runs fine, looks fine and free to me.

I don’t really care what anyone thinks, as long as I’m on the water, but it got me thinking, how many of you would forgo the season if you had to rock a Bayliner?? On a side note, how much shade are you going to throw me when I pull up next to you in a boat that with a full tank, costs as much as your steering wheel? LOL! I’ll try not to cramp anyone’s style!!!

Any boat beats no boat!! Seriously, I hate being near a lake without a boat. I gotta have something that floats, even if its a tin can with a 9hp outboard.

 

[Go-Fly]

I've owned many boats in my life from 12ft alum to a nice yacht that took between 8 to 10 tons of fuel to fill it. Some of those boats have been Baylines. Have hours of memories and fun regardless of brand or size. One of the hardest hitting fights I ever got into was over a Bayliner. Loading a friends boat back on the trailer after a great day on the lake. This fine gentleman aproched us and said, I wouldn't be caught dead in a Bayliner. My response .........wait for it.......... says the little bitch that's standing on the shore with the children. I think he must of taken it wrong, or not but he came swinging. He got the first hit, we traded one for the other and he took off in a slow jog not saying a word. I was standing there wiping blood off my face and Steve my friend said " for Gods sake GF, couldn't you of started off with a good fuck you.

 

[poncho]

I would take it out without hesitation, you would be on the water enjoying your day. True story I have a good friend who was always putting down his older Baja, I took him aside and gave him the talk about folks that can’t afford any boat or folks that don’t know anyone with a boat that would love to be on the water. I know he was at the time somewhat intimidated by my Howard, I shut that down also.

Many times, I always say I have 20 years on you in the boat game, you'll catch up. When I lived in Seattle the launch we often used had a huge grassy area next to the launch and I would point to the families on towels and tell my friends those people wish they had your boat right now.

 

[Shlbyntro]

I've owned many boats in my life from 12ft alum to a nice yacht that took between 8 to 10 tons of fuel to fill it. Some of those boats have been Baylines. Have hours of memories and fun regardless of brand or size. One of the hardest hitting fights I ever got into was over a Bayliner. Loading a friends boat back on the trailer after a great day on the lake. This fine gentleman aproched us and said, I wouldn't be caught dead in a Bayliner. My response .........wait for it.......... says the little bitch that's standing on the shore with the children. I think he must of taken it wrong, or not but he came swinging. He got the first hit, we traded one for the other and he took off in a slow jog not saying a word. I was standing there wiping blood off my face and Steve my friend said " for Gods sake GF, couldn't you of started off with a good fuck you.

so much for keeping RDP grounded in things that we'd only say in the wipedown lane!

 

[ChiliPepperGarage]

Many times, I always say I have 20 years on you in the boat game, you'll catch up. When I lived in Seattle the launch we often used had a huge grassy area next to the launch and I would point to the families on towels and tell my friends those people wish they had your boat right now.

I used to have an inferiority complex about my 29 Outlaw because I hung with Cigarettes, Fountains, Donzi's, Formula's, etc. Eventually I realized that to most people they can't tell the difference between any of them and they are just as much in awe of my boat as the others.

Kenny, I'll never forget riding and driving your Canyon but also loved cruising around your lake in that little run about. Can't say which was more enjoyable.