Bayliner Capri 175 (powerboat) for sale

The Bayliner Capri 175 from 2002 is a classic bowrider built for short outings and relaxed days afloat with family and friends on lakes and rivers. This is a used boat, with a fibreglass hull finished in white with a navy blue hull stripe and the sporty lines typical of the class. The low profile, the wraparound windscreen and the fully open deck make the boat easy to understand and handle from the very first trip.

The deck layout is pure bowrider and very practical for day trips. Ahead of the windscreen there is an open bow seating area reached through a walkway in the centre of the console, while the cockpit behind the screen holds the outside helm station. The back-to-back seats fold down so a seat turns into a place to stretch out, which means the same space works both under way and at rest. The white and blue upholstery matches the colour scheme of the hull, and the open cockpit makes moving around on board straightforward.

Power comes from a single petrol MerCruiser engine rated at 135 hp in a sterndrive installation. This keeps the cockpit free of a tall engine box and makes everyday use simple, while the compact size of the boat suits a launch, cruise and retrieve routine. For the owner this means freedom in choosing where to go and no need to keep the boat in one marina for the whole season.

The equipment list focuses on what actually makes the boat easier to use. The bimini top provides shade on hot days and lets you stay out longer with children on board, while the winter cover protects the cockpit and upholstery out of season and during storage ashore. The electrical system has a main battery switch, a bilge pump is fitted, and basic safety gear is on board: a fire extinguisher, lifebuoys and safety lines.

This is a boat for anyone looking for a simple, open runabout for short rides, swimming stops and afternoons on the water with a few people aboard. It will suit a first-time motorboat owner who values easy handling and compact dimensions, as well as an owner of a lakeside house who wants a boat ready for a spontaneous outing. The bowrider remains one of the most versatile layouts for lakes and calm stretches of rivers, and the Capri 175 is a straightforward, classic example of it.... whole text » less text