What is the weight on my '88 Bayliner 17' Inboard Capri?

Question

I have an '88 Bayliner 17' and would like to know the weight of the boat. If anyone has the same boat and now the weight for towing purposes. Thanks

Answer 1

Boats and Personal Watercraft

1988 BAYLINER MARINE CORP  

US MARINE CORP

CAPRI SERIES

1750 BR (CS)(**)

Stern Drive Power Boat



  Length:   17'

Model Name/Description:   1750 BR (CS)(**)

Boat Type:   Stern Drive Power Boat

Hull Material:   Fiberglass

Beam:   7'

Engine:   1

128 HP

Gasoline

Net Weight:   1780

Answer 2

I had a bayliner 18.5' inboard Capri with the Volvo Penta 4cyl 125horse motor.  This boat weighed in around 3,200lbs towing weight.   The tounge weight was around a 100lbs or less as I could pick it up and move it myself (with some effort).

I suspect your boat is with in a couple of hundred pounds of what my boat was.   I pulled my boat with my 2000 F150 supercab that had the 4.0 V6 and a standard transmition.  I used the factory bumper for the trailer hook up.  I had no problems pulling my boat at highway speeds (or better) nor did I have problems getting it up boat ramps.   There were times when we used the boat to hold other things when we took it camping and loaded it down even more and still had no problems.

Hope this helps and good luck!

BTW:  I hated to sell my Capri... they are great boats!