The 8.1 or 496 is the motor to have in these Bayliners. I have a 289 or 2859 with a 350 Mag MPI. It does the job, but the torque of the big block is key.The 454 cubic inch (7.4) versions were great, especially with Bravo 3 drives. These are laid out well, great cabin visibility, nice looking boat too. I was deciding between a 2700 SCR or this model years ago, but the price was better on the Maxum, but I went all over this design, and it is well suited to local waters, a week away etc.
7.4/454 is also a torque monster big block Chevrolet, they work well in this set up. Small block never made sense to me in that 28' boat, even the 383 stroker version. No substitute for a long stroke with big bore and heavy reciprocating parts.The 8.1 or 496 is the motor to have in these Bayliners. I have a 289 or 2859 with a 350 Mag MPI. It does the job, but the torque of the big block is key.
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link didn't seem to work what is it?Too bad this is across the border, damn good price!Log into Facebook
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I can’t see the seating making her happy but that windshield makes me happy but the trailer and outboards don’t.Log into Facebook
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2004 Seaswirl Striper 2901. Twin Yamaha 225 four strokes (approx. 1460 hrs), 25 hp Yamaha high thrust (approx. 40 hrs). New Lowrance electronics: HDS-12 Live with active imaging 3-in-1, Halo 20+ radar (36 nautical mile range), Autopilot, and VHF Link 9. 30-amp and 40-amp connections for reels and pullers. Rear fresh and raw water rise downs. Live well. Two massive fish boxes. Triple axel EX Loader trailer with bearing rise systems. Kohler Generator. New LED lighting throughout. The boat is in excellent condition. It has always been meticulously maintained for offshore safety running. Records are available. The Engines are always flushed after each use. Has full tank of ethanol free fuel. More information and pictures upon request. $105,000 OBO. Located in Everett, WA
happy wife happy life? don’t buy a boat with an open cabin. a cold or seasick wife trumps it all. go buy a seasport or a skagit orca or any boat with an enclosed cabinAll smiles after taking everyone on a Marlin,
Even had the wife excited, but she’s my voice of reason and had a few legitimate concerns with the seating arrangement. Happy wife happy life, going to pass on the Marlin.
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Better than what?Stripers are better boats imo
Gradys. Just thinking out loud here. The fact they have more composite materials in their hull layups and the seating and windshields, I think on a walk around in that size they seem to check more boxesBetter than what?
Oh, I respect your opinions on boats. I wasn’t sure what the comparison wasGradys. Just thinking out loud here. The fact they have more composite materials in their hull layups and the seating and windshields, I think on a walk around in that size they seem to check more boxes