1988 Bayliner Capri 2.3L

How bout you don't throw your cigarette in the water...

How are you getting 45mph out of yours? I have an 89 Bayliner 1950 2.3L with a 13 3/8 x 17 prop and I can't get over 30mph.

15 pitch 45 mi/h top speed :(

What size pitch are you using on this boat?

My old Capri 5.0 never took off that fast best thing I ever sold

i got one with a 5 liter and never take it out.sad.

I want one lol, a bow rider with a 2.3 Ford sign me up.

You drove 3.5hrs? well i drove from Milton,Ontario to Lenexa,Ks to p/u mine...(that it was over a thousand Mi) I think this boat worth every penny!!! yes it's a family fun!! Thanks for your comment and let me know when you have a video up to see yours....

I am currently restoring a 88 2.3 capri also. Im lo ated in kansas city and just had to pick up a used engine. Could of used that info friday. Just drove 3.5 hrs to Wichita ks. To get mine for 400$. Dropped off at mechanic this morning trying to get it on the water for the first time this weekend. Repaired & rihno lined floor w/new carpet. Redone seats, new motor. Its kikn my ass but will be worth it in family fun. Still gonna paint & bimini top. Uploads coming soon. Also i have a parts contact

And do you also have a 3.2L ford engine in it too?? That speed of yours is amazing tho, i tried the 17 pitch on my and had a hard time to get it it to planes......And only gave me about 5mi/h extra end my engine is kind of straggled.

Ya planes out fine just slow in hole shot. Ill post a video after this weekend. GPS says 62 WOT but I back it down to 4700rpm and cruise easily at 55 trimmed out tho. I can pull my kids on tube an wake board no problem but can't plane out when doing it tho

You got to be kidding me!!!!! is your boat can even plans with the 21 pitch??? my is the factory standard for the 2.3L engine 13 3/4 x 15 pitch. By mistake i bot a 17 pitch one and i felt it that is already really hard on the engine...... I'm planing to buy a smaller 13 or 14 for spear and even better for wakeboarding, yes, i will loose some speed but still..... My with the 15 pitch top speed is 40-42 mi/h hows yours if you don't mind?????

I only have that i using on my boat, but contact this guy in Kansas city, i bot my drop in engine from him for $375usd drop him a line he may can address your needs..... Call Bill at 816-616- 2904.

I have the same boat. What is the pitch of prop? Your hole shot is way better than mine. I'm currently using a 21 pitch but wanna go down to a 19

if you have a OMC COBRA outdrive that would be great my friend got ripped off and the gears in the outdrive are bad and he been looking for the outdrive his is also a 2.3L so if so message me back

I have an 88 and had an 89 before that both 5.0 v8's

Selling them? Email me at tmad101185@yahoo.com please. I just bought this boat and it's missing the outboard motor as well as few other parts..Thanks

To find parts for this boat it's not an easy task but not impossible. I rebuilt it completely and i have many left over emgine parts as well. If you need any help just email me at tomx68@hotmail.com

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