1985 bayliner boat?

Question

this may be really hard to answer but we have a 1985 bayliner boat. it is a omc engine. the engine is inboard and and we need a outdrive for this boat it can be used but perferred new i just need a price range and where i can find one the model # is 983488 also is it possibile to find a parts list or diigram of the lower gear case with the part numbers or something like that (plz dont just say search google i have looked a lot and can find anything thank u so much to every one who answers

Answer 1

OMC stopped manufacturing outdrives many years ago.  You will not find a new one.  You may be able to purchase a rebuilt one.   Here's a site that offers lower unit and other help.

http://www.sterndrive.info/omc_help_page...

http://www.sterndrive.info/800_lower_rep...

If you have a bad drive unit they may be able to help you fix it.

I would not invest  much money in this boat.  In good working condition it is worth under $1500.00.

Answer 2

In all honesty...I would not put ANY money in this boat.  For what you want it is going to be pricey and I would definately not put that into a Bayliner.  Just my 2 cents.

Answer 3

Bayliner produced  thousands of boats using OMC drives,  over about a 5 year span.  Then   they switched to mercruser.  Many of these old boats are sitting around marinas and backyards.  My advise would be to pick-up a used boat,  and use it for parts, or use yours for parts.  I think $500. to $1500 sounds about right for boats of this age.