Engine too big?

bunnyk · Joined: 15 Oct 2007 Posts: 2

Anyone know if a 2001 130hp four stroke engine is too large/heavy for a 20 foot capri?

boatScotty · Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 1:58 pm Post subject: Engine too big?

20' Bayliner Capri's are fitted with 5 litre v8's - what are you trying to put in? What did you have before? Some 2050's have 5.7 250HP.

the 1997 Bayliner capri 2050 had a 210 HP (4.3 L Mercury I/O) in it...

Are you refering to the Bayliner then??

I don't think the engine is too big.
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bunnyk · Joined: 15 Oct 2007 Posts: 2

It's a Bayliner Capri, 16 years old. No engine in it currently, trying to decide whether to buy 130hp engine that someone is trying to sell.

boatScotty · Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 2:36 pm Post subject: Engine too big?

I would go for the engine - you might be a little bit slower, may upper 30's to low 40's. If you get something up in the 200+ HP, you will see the 50+ MPH.

Like in Mad Max - how fast do you want to go; it is just a matter of $'s

Oh, and there is no substitute for cubes (cubic inches).
Good luck and have fun!
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MikeW · Senior Member Joined: 01 May 2006 Posts: 680

Hello bunnyK, you need to consider the outdrive gear ratio before you install an engine. Do you know what engine and drive package came with the boat?

boatScotty · Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2007 1:41 pm Post subject: Engine too big?

The most common engines fitted from the factory to the 1991 20' Bayliner Capri were the 120 HP 3.0L, Some were fitted with 145 HP motors

I would say that a 2001 130hp four stroke engine would be no problem...
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