MADD CANADA BOATERS SURVEY CLICK THE LINK / YES! ITS THAT IMPORTANT TO BOAT NUT

 

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BOAT NUT IS PROUD TO ASSIST MADD CANADA AND TRANSPORT CANADA

 

The following is a survey that we ask all boaters to take the time and complete, below is the link to access the survey.

 PLEASE TAKE THE TIME AND COMPLETE THE SURVEY

 

The following is a link to our on-line boating survey.  Note there are $100 Canadian Tire gift certificates to be won at the end of the boating season in a random draw of all those who complete the survey:

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Signs available for Marinas from MADD Canada

Report impaired driving. Call 911

Campaign 911 is a Canada-wide campaign to encourage and empower the Canadian public to report suspected impaired driving by calling 911.
Impaired driving is the #1 cause of criminal death in Canada and, yet, every impaired driving crash is preventable. By calling 911 and reporting suspected impaired drivers to police, all Canadians can play a role in keeping our roads and waterways safe and in reducing impaired driving crashes, deaths and injuries.
Join Campaign 911 today! Contact MADD Canada and review our campaign materials

Information about the boating signs and an order form can also be found on-line at:

http://madd.ca/pages/programs/awareness-campaigns/campaign-911/

Just click on “On the Waterways”.  This is also where you can find a pdf of our “Don’t Boat Impaired” brochure.

 

PLEASE TAKE THE TIME AND COMPLETE THE SURVEY AND DON'T FORGET TO SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL MADD CANADA CHAPTER

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HOW MANY BOAT BRANDS ARE THERE?

                                    

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WHO'S WHO POWER BOAT MANUFACTURERS / WHAT BRAND SHOULD I BUY/ PT 2 

There are several different groups of power boats in today's market. They include Fishing Boats, Utility Boats, Ski and Wakeboard, PWC, Pontoon, Cruisers and Yachts. Many of the manufacturers have product lines that stretch across all market needs, some even include Sail Boats. However are the boat builders who specialize in one portion of the market better than the builders who try to make the full spectrum. Yes they are these builders have a specific audience, they spend time and money on R and D to capture as many buyers in their niche as possible. These builders also understand the needs and demands that their boats will face (more market feedback and more real world testing).

 

MY RANT!

When builders start to stray away from their core line up and provide too many models the whole line suffers for it. A great example of this was Bayliner ( to broad a range to many brand names), and today it is Sea Ray a brand that has been known for its cruisers and yachts. When manufacturers like Brunswick start to buy up the competition the boats begin to share technology and become too much alike,(it will be interesting to see what happens to Chapperal) a comparative line to Sea Ray now owned by Brunswick. There are very few Cruiser and Runabout builders that really provide a unique design and boating experience. Chris Craft is one of those production (Production; means volume builders not custom) boat companies that has kept an independent brand design and experience, but your going to pay for it. Cobalt and Mariah market their boats as unique in design and they do have some tells but across the water can you immediately pick one out of a crowd? One disappointing fact is that most Power Boats and PWC are so similar in design its hard to tell them apart, if you took the name off the side and could you really tell them apart? There is nothing more mind numbing than buying a new boat and the only way you can pick yours out is the name on the back, as a technician for years I wandered many a dock trying to find a boat without a name to set it apart. Come on boat builders do we really need the same designs and colors over and over, lets see something that sets you apart from the crowd!!!!!

Who's Who?

 Back to the subject at hand:

In 2011 there were 1394 boat builders registered with Manufacturer Identification Codes

Consider that there have been around 690 car builders around the world now and in the past.

THE BOATS THAT MADE THE BOAT VALUE GUIDE 2011

 

 

Alumacraft   = In Production

Arriva  - Out of production

Baja  -  In Production

Bayliner   - In Production

Bennington   - In Production

Boston Whaler  - In Production

Cadorette   -  Out Of Production

Campion  - In Production

Carver  -Now Carver Yachts/ In Production

Celebrity  - Out Of Production

Century  -  In Production

Chaparral   - In Production 

Chris Craft   - In Production 

Cobalt   - In Production

Crestliner    - In Production

Crownline    -  In Production

Cruiser Yachts   -  In Production

Cutter    - Out Of Production

Delta Jet   - Out Of Production

Donzi   -  In Production

Doral   -  Out Of Production

Edson   -  Out Of Production

Excel   -  There is an Excel Boats, This one Out Of Production

Four Winns    - In Production

Generic Trawler

Glastron    -  In Production

Grew   -  Out Of Production

Harbercraft   -  Out Of Production

Invader    -  Out Of Production

KMV   -   Out Of Production

Larson   -  In Production

Legend  -  In Production

Limestone   -  In Production/ Medeiros Boat Works

Lowe    -   In Production

Lund   -   In Production

Mainship   - In Production

Malibu   -  In Production

Mariah    -   In Production / UK

Mastercraft   -   In Production

Maxum    -  Out Of Production

Monterey   -   In Production

Moomba   -  In Production

Nautiques    -  In Production

Nitro  -  In Production

Peterboro   -  Out Of Production

Princecraft   -   In Production

Profisher   -  Out Of Production

Prowler    - Out Of Production

Ranger  -  In Production

Regal   -  In Production

Rinker  -  In Production

Sea-Doo    -  In Production

Sea Ray   -  In Production

Seaswirl   -   Stripper Boats/ In Production

Silverton    -  In Production

Smoker Craft   - In Production

Spectrum    -  Tracker Marine/ In Production

StarCraft    -  In Production

Stingray   - In Production

Sun Runner    -  Out Of Production

Sunbird    -  Out Of Production

Sunray    -  Out Of Production

Sylvan   -   In Production

Tahoe    -  In Production

Tempest  -   In Production

Thompson    -   Out Of Production

Thunderbird    - Formula Boats/ In Production

Thundercraft      -  Out Of Production

Tige     -  In Production

Tracker    -  In Production

Trojan   -  Out Of Production

Vanguard   -  Out Of Production

Vectra      -  StarCraft Boats/ In Production

Wellcraft     -  In Production

Wilker      -   Out Of Production

As of 2011 a full 1/3 of the boat manufacturers who were listed in the Boat Value Book in Canada were out of production. You need a Play by Play book to keep track of the market. The interesting thing is that several of the manufacturers that are on this list that we associate with building cruisers are no longer in that segment. Two great examples are Carver and Wellcraft, Carver is only building five boats and they are all yachts. Wellcraft is a fishing boat line. Actually the fishing boats seem to rule the market.

This has to make you wonder how used cruiser values will be affected by this change. It is this type of shift and continuous market change that has created a place for Boat Nut. Names like Scarab are back but they are jet boats now, Scarab is a line of jet boats that were formerly Sea Doo a couple of years ago. Keeping track of where to get factory replacement parts and manuals will become a full time job. There are a lot of other manufacturers not on this list, however this list reflects the Power Boat market today, Boats are being built in Mexico (Bayliner), Europe (Mariaha) all over the world and imported back to us as the brands we recognize as North American. This along with the entry of Sail Boat builders who have introduced Power Boats. This will create some interesting service issues for owners and technicians who are not used to negative switching for example ( Jeannue Power Cat Yachts) . As we move forward into the future the Power Boat market is and will start to resemble the automotive industry. Boat systems will become a package, warranties will be virtually the same materials and designs similar, you will need to be more than brand loyal to buy a new boat. As the quality and prices amongst the top builders close in factors like ergonomics, ride quality and after purchase cost of ownership will become deciding factors in buying a boat. That is were Boat Nut comes in we will provide the best most accurate information for you the boater. We want you to enjoy your time on the water not stress over uninformed decisions that you will need to make.

BEING INFORMED IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER!

                                   WE WILL MAKE A BOAT NUT OUT OF YOU

                                                                                  Author  CC

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CAPTAIN O' CAPTAIN

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                    CAPTAIN O CAPTAIN , HOW DO I KNOW ITS TRUE?

First let me ask why are all the boat experts referred to as captain? Is calling yourself a captain a self appointed arrogant way of saying I know boats, or is it to give you a warm and fuzzy feeling that they are telling you the facts. After all they must know something he/she is a captain. I personally hate being referred to as a captain, I spent over 40 years around boats, and always thought of a captain as someone who was responsible for the safe operation of a vessel. Someone who is an expert at charts and navigation. A captain would be the go to person for maritime laws and rules not necessarily the person to keep the vessel in tip top order, there is a crew for that. So I consider myself crew and not a captain.

SO WHAT MAKES ME SO SMART?

My phone rings everyday with questions about all matter of topics to do with maintenance, repair and opinions of all years makes and models of power boats. This is what I have discover opinions are like ass holes everyone has one! Most of the opinions are founded on self gain and sales, you call a company or expert and they are trying to figure out how to cash in. You are a potential cash cow, do they want to advise you or raid your wallet.............

I started this blog to provide the best information I could with the thought that over 30 years of international power boat repairs, operation and maintenance would be of value to you the boat owner. As there is little quality information and entertainment to do with power boating maybe I could grow this idea into something fun and truth full, not a every boat and boat product is the greatest thing you have ever seen. There are enough of those sites out there
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So what makes me any different than any other so called expert? I feel I should explain my back ground and how I earned a degree from the Boat Nut University. I received my PHD in power boat repair from putting in Plenty of Hard Days. Making mistakes, learning and listening to the best  people the industry had and has to offer, these are not the advise givers they are the people who build and service boats around the world. Person's that boat builders rely on to fly to some little country where there are no supply stores and fix every issue big or small on any boat at a moments notice. We needed to be experts at every system of any size boat any model year. No fancy titles just able to do anything trouble shooters, providing a written account of why the part or system failed in the field, design a repair procedure for others to follow, and supply engineering with solutions to stop the failure on future models of the same or similar boats.  There where not many of us.

You had to be able to disassemble an entire boat in the field, as well as be a mechanic, upholstery, wood worker, electrician, plumber, fiberglass expert you name it. Back in the 80s and 90s we received certificates for each trade we mastered even receiving US Coast Guard certificates for fuel systems. But that's all gone now, new technicians are parts swappers, the best you can get is a service school diploma.

My client base included plenty of names you will recognize:

• Sea Ray
• Bayliner
• Robalo
• Wahoo
• Boston Whaler
• Trophy
• Meridian
• Maxum
• Baja
• Tiara
• Ranger
• Wellcraft
• Prowler
• Rinker
• Hydra Sport
• Astro/ Procraft
• Campion
• Thundercraft
• Chris Craft
• Trojan
• Glasstron
• Four Winns
• Larson
• Mastercraft
• Lund
• World Cat
• Polar
• Fountain
• Cigerette
• Doral
• and many more custom and private boats

This variety of manufacturers and model years have provided a unique insight into power boats and how they have evolved over the last 35 plus years. I have repaired and operated all of the above boats, in all types of environments. These experiences coupled with the amazingly skilled people that I have had the pleasure of having as colleges and friends have prepared me to sit down and write honest, informative and entertaining information for you the boat owners.

Any feed back or opinions are welcome at boatnutmedia@gmail.com!!!!

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Bayliners production Models from 1975- 2011

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How many Bayliner models were made between 1975 and 2000?

Bayliner was at one time the largest pleasure boat builder in the world, and this is reflected in the quantity of models they built between 1975 and 2000. This is an interesting evolution of a manufacturer and how the industry has changed from the simple line in 1975 to the unbelievable list in 2001 where the number of models in production begins to fall off.

In 1975 Bayliner had 8 models in their line up, the 1700 mutiny, a 2150 Liberty Cuddy, 2- 2250 Santiago models, 2350 Nisqually bridge, 2550 Saratoga, 2750 Victorian bridge, and a 3050 Encounter Bridge. That is it, the 1975 line up for you with the largest boat a 30 ft bridge boat, my how things have changed.

In 1977 Bayliner adds three more models another 2350 Nisqually Express, 2750 second Victorian and a 4050 Bodega . The Bodega is the first Bayliner over 30 foot. This is the start year for what we know as the Bayliner Yacht line, (which has continued on in the Meridian Yachts).

Every year from this point forward there are going to be serious changes to the line up:

1975 Model Year

Start of production           Model                                            Year Discontinued
Start -1975- Bayliner 1700 Mutiny CD..................................End 1983
Start -1975-                2150 Liberty Cuddy.............................End 1983
Start -1975-                2250 Santiago CudSkagit ...................End 1980
Start -1975-                2250 Santiago Offshore.......................End 1983
Start -1975-                2350 Nisqually Command Bridge ......End 1980
Start -1975-                2550 Saratoga Off Shore.....................End 1981
Start -1975-                2750 Victorian Sunbridge....................End 1984
Start -1975-                3050 Encounter Bridge........................End 1981

1976 Model Year Changes

Start -1976- Bayliner same as 1975

1977 Model Year Changes

Start -1977- Bayliner 2350 Nisqually Express........End 1980
Start - 1977-               2750 Victorian Twin............End 1984
Start -1977-                4050 Bodega........................End 1984

1978 Model Year Changes

Start -1978- Bayliner 2850 Bounty C/B..........End 1980

1979 Model Year Changes

Start -1979- Bayliner 2550 Saritoga S/B M/C ....................End 1983
Start -1979-                2950 Encounter SB MC Exp............End 1983
Start -1979-                3050 Encounter Bridge.....................End 1980

1980 Model Year Changes

Start -1980- Bayliner 2050 Liberty Cuddy.........................End 1983
Start -1980-                2350 Monterey Cudd & Exp...........End 1982
Start -1980-                2350 Monterey S/B M/C.................End 1983
Start -1980-                2950 Encounter Bridge....................End 1983
Start -1980-                3250 Conquest SBMC.....................End 1987

1981 Model Year Changes

Start -1981- Bayliner 2270 Explorer................................End 1982
Start -1981-                2350 Cobra....................................End 1984
Start -1981-                2670 Explorer................................End 1983
Start -1981-                3270/3218 MY Sed Gas................End 1989
Start -1981-                3270/3218 MY Sed Diesel............End 1989

1982 Model Year Changes

Start -1982- Bayliner 1950 Capri Bowrider....................................End 1990
Start -1982-                2850 Contessa S/B M/C single....................End 1988
Start -1982-                2850 Contessa S/B M/C twin.......................End 1988
Start -1982-                2850 Contessa Sed C/B single......................End 1988
Start -1982-                2850 Contessa Sed C/B twin........................End 1988

1983 Model Year Changes

Start -1983- Bayliner 1650 Capri Bowrider.............................End 1987
Start -1983-                1952 Capri Cuddy.................................End 1990
Start -1983-                2150 Capri Bowrider.............................End 1990
Start -1983-                2155 Ciera 2150 S/B M/C.....................End 1990
Start -1983-                2160 Trophy Cuddy..............................End 1988
Start -1983-                2450 Ciera Sedan..................................End 1987
Start -1983-                2455/2450 Ciera S/B M/C.....................End 1990
Start -1983-                3888 Sed FBMCMY Gas......................End 1995
Start -1983-                3888 Sed FBMCYC Desiel...................End 1995

1984 Model Year Changes

Start -1984- Bayliner 1400 Capri Bowrider............................End 1988
Start -1984-                1600 Capri Bowrider............................End 1988
Start -1984-                1600 Capri Cuddy................................End 1987
Start -1984-                1710 Trophy Bass................................End 1990
Start -1984-                1900 Capri Bowrider...........................End 1990
Start -1984-                1902 Capri Cuddy...............................End 1990
Start -1894-                1910 1903 Trophy cons.......................End 1991
Start -1984-                2102&2110 Trophy Cuddy.................End 1990
Start -1984-                2103 Trophy Cen Con.........................End 1990
Start -1984-                2152 Capri Cuddy................................End 1990
Start -1984-                2460 Trophy Hdtp Cud........................End 1988
Start -1984-                2750 Ciera S/B M/C.............................End 1987
Start -1984-                2860 Trophy Cud Hdtp.........................End 1988
Start -1984-                4550/4518 Yacht...................................End 1988

1985 Model Year Changes

Start -1985- Bayliner 2550/2555 Ciera S/B M/C.........End 1988

1986 Model Year Changes

Start -1986- Bayliner 1804 Trophy Bass F&S.....................................End 1990
Start -1986-                2560 Trophy Comm Bridge..............................End 1989
Start -1986-                3450/3417 Tri Cabin Aft...................................End 1988
Start -1986-                3460/3416/3486 Tro Conn................................End 1990

1987 Model Year Changes

Start -1987- Bayliner 1504 Bass Trophy.............................................End 1991
Start -1987-                1500 Capri Bowrider........................................End 1990
Start -1987-                1700 Capri Bow rider........................................End 1992
Start -1987-                1702 Capri Cuddy.............................................End 1990
Start -1987-                1704 Trophy Bass Fish.....................................End 1990
Start -1987-                1710 Trophy Bass Fish.....................................End 1990
Start -1987-                1750 Capri Bowrider........................................End 1990
Start -1987-                1950 Capri Bow rider.......................................End 1989
Start -1987-                1800 04 09 10 Bass...........................................End 1989
Start -1987-                2655 Ciera S/B M/ C.........................................End 1991
Start -1987-                2950/2955 Avanti SBMC..................................End 1991
Start -1987-                3255 Avanti M/C ..............................................End 1990            

1988 Model Year Changes

Start -1988- Bayliner  2159 Trophy Cuddy..........................................End 1992
Start -1988-                2251 Cobra.........................................................End 1989
Start -1988-                2855 Ciera S/B M/C..........................................End 2000
Start -1988-                2855 Ciera Sedan CB.........................................End 1990
Start -1988-                2950/2958 Avanti Comm Bridge........................End 1991
Start -1988-                3288 SedFB MCMY...........................................End 1996
Start - 1988-               3485/3415/3450Av M/C......................................End 1990
Start -1988-                4588 Pilthse MY..................................................End 1994

1989 Model Year Changes

Start -1989- Bayliner 1770 Capri B/R  LDrive...................End 1990
Start -1989-                1970 Capri B/R................................End 1991
Start -1989-                2000 Capri BR.................................End 1994
Start -1989-                2302 Trophy WAC..........................End 1996
Start -1989-                2459 Trophy HdtpCud.....................End 1996
Start -1989-                2556 Ciera CommBridge.................End 1995
Start -1989-                2755 Ciera SB MC..........................Ends 1994

1990 Model Year Changes

Start -1990- Bayliner 1800 Capri SBR.............................................Ends 1998
Start -1990-                1802 Capri Cud.............................................Ends 1992
Start -1990-                1870 B/R Ldrive............................................Ends 1991
Start -1990-                1850 Capri LSBR..........................................End 2000
Start -1990-                2002 Capri Cudd...........................................Ends 1992
Start -1990-                2070 Capri B/R.............................................Ends 1993
Start -1990-                2050 Capri SBR............................................End 2000
Start -1990-                2052 Capri SCud..........................................End 2000
Start -1990-                2250 Capri BR/SS........................................Ends 1992
Start -1990-                2252 Capri Cuddy........................................End 1997
Start -1990-                2255 Ciera SB MC.......................................End 1994
Start -1990-                2655/2651 Ciera S/B MC 8..........................End 2000
Start -1990-                3055 Avanti SBMC......................................End 1993
Start -1990-                3555 Avanti SBMC......................................End 1995
Start -1990-                3785 Avanti SBMC......................................End 1993
Start -1990-                 4387 Aft Hdtp MY......................................End 1995

1991 Model Year Changes

Start -1991- Bayliner 1500 Trophy Sport..........................................End 1992
Start -1991-                1950 Capri Classic BR....................................End 2000
Start -1991-                1950 Capri Class Cud.....................................End 2000
Start -1991-                2352 Trophy WAC.........................................End 1996
Start -1991-                2003 Trophy CC.............................................End 1994
Start -1991-                2352 Trophy WAC.........................................End 2000
Start -1991-                2502 Trophy WAC.........................................End 1997
Start -1991-                2609 Rendezvous DK.....................................End 1999
Start -1991-                3058 Ciera Comm Bridge...............................End 1994
Start -1991-                4388 SedFBMC..............................................End 1995

1992 Model Year Changes

Start -1992- Bayliner Cobra Bass Boat..............................................End 1994
Start -1992-                1700 Capri SBR..............................................End 1998
Start -1992-                1704 Bass Boat................................................End 1993
Start -1992-                1809 Cobra Bass Boat.....................................End 1994
Start -1992-                1851 Capri SS CIBow.....................................End 2000
Start -1992-                2000 Trophy Dual Cons..................................End 1995
Start -1992-                2002 Trophy WAC..........................................End 2000
Start -1992-                2051 Capri CIDk.............................................End 1994
Start -1992-                2252 Classic Cud.............................................End 1996
Start -1992-                2059 Trophy Offshore.....................................End 1994
Start -1992-                2252 Class22Cud.............................................End 1996
Start -1992-                2452 Class24 express.......................................End 1996
Start -1992-                3688 Sed FBMCMY........................................End 1995

1993 Model Year Changes

Start -1993- Bayliner 1400 Jazz......................................................End 1996
Start -1993-                1600 Capri ClassicBR..................................End 1996
Start -1993-                1600 Capri ClassicSport...............................End 1995
Start -1993-                1750 Capri LS BR........................................End 1998
Start -1993-                1954 Capri Cl Sp Fish..................................End 2000
Start -1993-                2050 Capri SSBR.........................................End 2000
Start -1993-                2859 Super Classic.......................................End 1996
Start -1993-                3055 Ciera SBMC........................................End 1995

1994 Model Year Changes

Start -1994- Bayliner 1401 Capri LS CB.........................................End 1996
Start -1994-                1401 Reflex Closed Deck.............................End 1996
Start -1994-                1703 Trophy CC
Start -1994-                1802 Trophy Cud
Start -1994-                1850 Capri SSBR...........................................End 2000
Start -1994-                1851 CapriSS CIBow....................................End 1999
Start -1994-                2309 RendezvousDk.....................................End 1998
Start -1994-                2355 Ciera SBMC.........................................End 2000
Start -1994-                2858 Classic CB............................................End 1996
Start -1994-                4587 MY Aft Ckpt.........................................End 1996
Start -1994-                4788 Plthse

1995 Model Year Changes

Start -1995-Bayliner 1702 Capri LS Cudd.......................................End 1998
Start -1995-               1704 Capri S&F..............................................End 1998
Start  -1995-              1854 Capri F&S..............................................End 1998
Start -1995-               2003 Trophy CC.............................................End 1996
Start -1995-               2051 CapriSSCIDk.........................................End 2000
Start -1995-               2250 Capri BRSS...........................................End 1997
Start -1995-               2250 Capri LSBR...........................................End 1997
Start -1995-               2359 RendezvousDk.......................................End 1998
Start -1995-               2858 Ciera Comm Bridge
Start -1995-              2859 Ciera Exp Hdtp
Star - 1995-               3255 Avanti SBMC.........................................End 2000
Start -1995-               3258 Avanti ComBr........................................End 2000
Start -1995-               3587 MY Aft...................................................End 2000
Start -1995-               3988 MY Comm Brdge

1996 Model Year Changes

Start -1996- Bayliner 1500 Jazz........................................................End 1999
Start -1996-                1600 Capri LSBR...........................................End 1998
Start -1996-                1903 Trophy CC
Start -1996-                2180 Ski Challenger.......................................End 1997
Start -1996-                2252 Ciera Exp
Start - 1996-               2452 Ciera Exp Htdp
Start -1996-                2503 Trophy CC............................................End 2000
Start -1996-                2509 Trophy WAC........................................End 2000
Start -1996-                3388 MY CommBr
Start -1996-               3485 Avanti SBMC........................................Ends 1998
Start -1996-               3488 Avanti Comm Brdg...............................End 2000
Start -1996-               3788 MY Comm Br
Start -1996-               4087 MY Aft Ckpt

1997 Model Year Changes

Start -1997- Bayliner 1704 Quan Bass............................................End 1998
Start -1997-                1904 Quan Bass............................................End 1998
Start -1997-                2080 WakeChallengr....................................End 2000
Start  -1997-               2050 Capri ClassicBR...................................End 1999
Start -1997-                2052CapriClassicCud...................................End 2000
Start -1997-                2089 Ski Challengr........................................End 1999
Start -1997-                2109 RendezvousDk
Start -1997-                2159 Rendezvous Dk
Start -1997-                2280 Wake Challengr.....................................End 1999
Start -1997-                2350 CapriLSBR............................................End 2000
Start -1997-                2350 Capri SSBR...........................................End 2000
Start -1997-                2352 Capri LSCUD........................................End 2000
Start -1997-                2802 Trophy WAC
Start -1997-                4085 Avanti SBMC........................................End 2000

1998 Model Year Changes

Start -1989- Bayliner 1600 Capri LSV BR....................................End 1999
Start -1998-                  1750 Capri DX/LS BR
Start -1998-                  1800 Capri LSVBR.....................................End 2000
Start -1998-                  1802 Capri LSVCud....................................End 2000
Start -1998-                  1804 Capri SFBR
Start -1998-                  1850 Capri SEBR........................................End 1999
Start -1998-                  1904 Capri SF BR.......................................End 1999
Start -1998-                  2050 Capri SEBR........................................End 1999
Start -1998-                 2052 Trophy WAC.......................................End 2000
Start -1998-                 3685 Avanti SBMC......................................End 2000

1999 Model Year Changes

Start -1999- Bayliner  2409 Rendezvous Dk....................................End 2000
Start -1999-                 2459 Rendezvous Dk
Start  -1999-                 2655 Sundancer M/C....................................End 2000
Start  -1999-                 3055 Ciera SBMC........................................End 2000

2000 Model Year Changes

Start -2000- Bayliner 1600 Capri DXBR
Start -2000-                1800 Capri DXBR
Start -2000-                1802 DXCud
Start -2000-                1850 Capri DXBR
Start -2000-                1850 Capri LXBR
Start -2000-                1850 Capri LXSpBR
Start -2000-                1950 CapriBRDX
Start -2000-                1952 CapriCud DX
Start -2000-                1954 Capri SFDX
Start -2000-                2002 Trophy DX WAC
Start -2000-                2002 Trophy LX WAC
Start -2000-                2050 Capri BRDX
Start -2000-                2050 Capri BR DXS
Start -2000-                2050 Capri BR LX
Start -2000-                2050 Capri BR LXS
Start -2000-                2052 Capri CudLX
Start -2000-                2052 Capri CudDX
Start -2000-                2052 Trophy DXWAC
Start -2000-                2052 Trophy LX WAC
Start -2000-                2150 Capri BR DX
Start -2000-                2302 Trophy DX WAC
Start -2000-                2302 Trophy LX WAC
Start -2000-               2350 Capri BR DX
Start -2000-               2350 Capri BR LX
Start -2000-               2350 Capri BRLXSprt
Start -2000-               2350 Capri BR DXSprt
Start -2000-               2350 Capri Dx Cud
Start -2000-               2350 Capri LX Cud
Start -2000-               2352 Trophy DX WAC
Start -2000-               2352 Trophy LX WAC
Start -2000-               2455 Ciera DX MC
Start -2000-               2455 Ciera LX MC
Start -2000-               2509 Trophy DXWAC
Start -2000-               2509 Trophy LX WAC
Start-2000-                2655 Ciera DXMC
Start -2000-               2655 Ciera LXMC
Start -2000-               2855 Ciera DX MC
Start -2000-               2855 Ciera LXMC
Start -2000-               3055 Ciera LXMC
Start -2000-               3055 Ciera DXMC

In 1975 Bayliner was building 8 models with the largest at 30 foot and by 2000 they are building 59 with multiple variations, Boat Nut will cover the years from 2000 to 2011 in part #2.
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Develop a Service Plan

Do you really want to have boat ownership that can be budgeted? It can be done. Do not wait for something to break down, set up a service plan. This is done on much larger yachts however this idea has not trickled down to smaller pleasure boats, and I am not sure why. It makes so much sense rather than face big winterizing bills and spring start up bills every year, you should design an annual service program. We suggest you set out an annual arraignment with your service provider. This program will allow you pay an equal amount each month, based on the service provider scheduling regular visits to service your boat. You would provide a list of services based on the hours of operation put on the boat and the trips you may have planned. These service visits are scheduled for each month, quarterly and annually. This not only benefit's the boater as you can create a budget for planned ownership, but the technician will have a year round income so he/she can plan tools, parts purchases, and staff.

The boat owner has the advantage in this negotiation:

1-The boater can negotiate the requested service to cover items you may normally do to save cash.
2-Get the best rate as you are committing to a full year of service at a time.
3-Purchase annual parts when you can buy them for the best prices.
4- Not face large bills at the end or beginning of the season, and reduce the risk of break down.
5- Hold the value of the boat as you can provide a service history, knowing that someone is keeping an eye on the boat at all times is a big selling point for buyers and security for yourself.
6- Preventative maintenance goes a long way to keep up value and reliability.
7- Boat owners can create a package which provides you with a cruise kit, every boater should have a cruise kit. This is a supply of parts that represents the standard list of components that are used regularly for service and breakdown. You can store this kit on the boat or bring it with you if you cruise long distance. A decent cruise kit will add value to your boat at the time of sale.

As a boat owner you need to think about it this way for example if it costs you $3500.00 over a year this will convert to $292.00 per month, instead of seasonal hits and worrying about arraignment of service when you need it. You will also build a relationship with your service provider and your service provider with your boat. If your service provider is in your marina you can create a service plan which includes having the boat checked on in the case of weather or just a general check on a routine basis. Watching for loose lines, unauthorized entry or loose canvas for example. I am not sure why more boaters have not got together and set this up for groups of boats, if you and several of your neighboring boats use the same service provider then this program will be even easier to establish.
                                 

You will need to create or have a service plan put together for your boat based on the propulsion configuration, the accessories on your boat, where your boat is moored, and the hours of use. Once you have all of this information then you must determine the recommended maintenance that all of these items require each year. This can be determined in most cases from access to published flat rate manuals, or from the manuals that you should have received when you purchased the boat. Establishing a service plan may take a little work but it will pay dividends for you the boat owner, you will be able to determine over all cost of owner ship (if you plug in the numbers of marina fees). If you are planning to buy a boat, and you take the time to complete a service plan you will be able to accurately determine the annual cost of ownership. I have seen a lot of boats sold when new boaters buy a boat and are shocked by the cost of ownership, this is why so many boats fall into disrepair or are not used. If you have put a service plan together be sure your insurance company is aware, this way if you have a claim the question of lack of maintenance by the boat owner is not questioned. This program will not stop major break downs however regular service should catch these types of failures before they happen, there are usually always signs of impending break downs.

Boat Nut is designing a down load of a service plan outline, you will only need to enter the details to calculate ownership costs and provide recommended details to develop the best service plan for your boat.  You will be able to use this completed information to calculate the annual costs of a boat before you buy it or create a plan with your service provider. The download will also outline the information you should be asking for from your service provider to be sure that you have selected the correct provider for your needs. Do not assume that the marina or facility that you are using is screening service providers to be sure you sure protected. Also do not assume that if you are in a closed marina where you are having to deal with specific service providers that they are the service providers that they are the right for you or your boat. I personally disagree with closed yards, I believe that forcing relationships never works out well, you as the boat owner should be able to contact any service provider who can meet the criteria standard in the industry.

When you purchase a new used boat it is very important to consider that the service you are receiving is within the parameters of your warranty requirements. quite often you will need to have the technician to sign off that he/she has completed the required service to the standard required and used the correct materials. The technician who signs off should be able to demonstrate that they are trained with a manufacturers certificate related to your service requirements. This will eliminate any questions should you need to process a claim for a failed component. These are the certificates that you see on the walls when you are in your service providers office. If the incorrect products or fluids are not used or you fail to keep up your service requirements than you run the risk of a rejected claim. When you consider the value of many of these components and the fact that you are probably paying for extended warranties, correct service is a necessity,  Establishing a sound service plan will save you head ache and dollars, and in the process you should have a boat with the highest reliability and a side line, you will be maintaining the highest resale value of the boat you own.

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