25 year employee here. This model was real popular. We built them for many years and i was the Ciera product manager in the early 2000’s. The damage on the drives says there was an electrical issue either with the onboard bonding system, charging system, a “hot” boat nearby, or other stray current in the marina. The marine head has been changed to an electric pump unit. Don’t play with the shift levers unless the engine is running, use the buttons on the side of each lever to disengage the shift function.. they are called out drives. They are bravo twos. They are the work horse units that mercury produces. With the 5.7l engines this model is a blast to run.

Yep great buy! The z drives uncouple from the drive shafts quite easily, then you can replace them, make sure you get the up graded double props called duo props replacement z drives, also the hull is a fully planing hull which means it will go fast over waves! Also the reason the z drives have corroded so badly in salt water the zinc anodes or sacrificial anodes have never been changed hence the corrosion as the drive bodies are alloy castings as are the props. Love from th UK.

Would love to see the boat restored!

$325 is a steal fella's. I am looking forward to this build

That was a good buy now you need to give it a good clean up job and start spraying pbblaster and wd4o and then remove the lower units to check the engines can't wait to see the outcome of this built good luck 👍 you guys can do this 👍

Please get this boat restored and back on the water, would love to see it and follow along in the rebuild!

great buy, can wait to see the restoration videos

Super buy! get it restored and go have some fun. Just think of the long hot summer days on the lake, you've got about 8 months to complete. So restore and enjoy the fruits of your labour.

Ivan, great deal. Make sure it floats after that restoration time 😮. Take care, thanks 😊

Best wishes in the rehab of your purchase. Looks better than I thought it would. Find the weight at manufacture. and the present weight. That will tell you the amount of water weight entrained in the foam core construction. That water can be baked out in a 120 degree shed. Takes three weeks to drive it out, but the weight savings/fuel savings will be worth the expense of the heat you will need to maintain.

Ivan and Michael it's a good boat fix it up and have fun with it take your family on and have fun good luck God bless😊

Hi from the Bahamas, I'm going to enjoy this build.

That boat lived the dream now renamed welcome to my nightmare 😂

Great family boat once you work your magic 👍🇬🇧

Great deal. It’s a win especially If engines are good and all you need are outboards. Plus everyone likes to watch a boat rehab.

Love to see it restored 😊

You did good Ivan. That could make a good boat or turn it into a Camper. Put it on that burned camper frame and you have a one of a kind RV.

Awesome buy but lots of work ahead of you. Great job

Hi Guys, amazing bought!!! Really cheap and nice boat!!! Needs some work out but you both can do everything!!! Greetings from Poland

Outstanding! Eager to see this build.

Will love to see the boat rebuilt

Great price hopefully motors are ok need a few outdrives.

Hunt around for the outdrives. I'm in Florida and they come by amazingly cheap. If the engines turn over freely by hand, they'll run. Get the outdrives off first thing, Marvel Mystery oil through the spark plug holes, fresh oil and filter, FRESH GAS (may have to drain the tank..smell it) and start each engine up. If they have an expansion tank on top of each engine and antifreeze in it you don't have to worry about overheating the engine if run for a short time, but if they have separate raw water pumps you'll have to disconnect the belt to avoid burning up the pumps. If cooling water is supplied by a pump in the outdrive, you could stick a garden hose into the inlet. Don't run them long out of the water as the exhaust manifolds will not have any cooling if your water supply is not sufficient

I think you got a KILLLER deal guys. Even with the fees. I am trying to get the same kind of deal, no luck so far. That is a beautiful boat. Can’t wait for the next update on the boat.

Check on the through holes for a start, then the internal electrical system and electronics then replace the outboards and you will have a great boat!

Congratulations! I see a lot of potential in this boat.

Great buy ! In New Zealand that boat is $100k plus. Bayliner is great boat

BOAT: Bust__ Out__ Another__ Thousand !! Great find guys cant wait to see it when your through...

Very nice buy, very nice boat and boating will be great on it !!

Wow that's crazy so cheap definitely see this restored in working condition

You guys got a great deal. Get it running. You will love it.

Stern drives will be expensive, but you could probably part it out for twice what you paid for it. Check out the price for the stainless steel railings alone.

Restore the old girl and let's see what she got on open water 😊. You Guys are Awesome Thanks for sharing and bringing us along, Enjoying the Ride !!!!!

I was given one. I put $5,000 into fixing up and repower using the original short block. Since the boat only had 23 hours on it. I sold it for $8500 after two summers use. I bought a CHAWK 222 w/150hp mercury. Last boat, I will ever need.

I vote to fix it and flip it if you can find replacement outdrives.

I think you should make it a family boat... split the marina fees among all who will use it... you two.. your Dad/Mom... and maybe even one or two trusted shop employees. Get it running and looking nice and then just be sure to schedule out all the maintenance. Boats can be fun... but my Grandpa says they are just a big whole in the water you drop money into. The only way to do it is in something like a time share situation among some trustworthy individuals.

You have to check out the engines. If they work, you have a home run. Cool.

I guess we reserve judgement on whether it was a good deal until you start the engine ! Yes its a great deal.

As long as it isn't just another buy like all the recent buys LOL 😀 Bust Out Another Thousand 😀 Thanks Bros for sharing! Take care!

Score! That will be a great boat, fix the electrical issue and replace outboards. 😎

Great deal! have fun!

Great boat, start restoring and in the water with it

has great potential needs outdrives and a strong cleaning but the price was awesome

You got a great deal and take the time to restore it!!!

Go float your boat. 😊 It seems like you got a deal. The corrosion on the lower leg was surprising. However, salt water can be nasty.

would love to see this boat restored.

Fix it good deal. Nice change of pace build👍

Yes, Please restore the $350 boat. It will be an adventure. 👍🏿

Go for it! Good content!

You may have grounds not connected causing electrolysis to eat the drives check the drive when you replace then check for voltage also add a couple more sinks to protect the drives. I sold those for twenty years they are a great boat . We never could keep them in stock. They also handle extremely well even in heavy seas.

I want to see you guys work your magic on it, great content!!!!

Amazing deal. Get them engines running!

bayliner under 26 ft are cheaply made but the 3055 is a fantastic boat, built well and fast fast fast. any bayliner over 30 feet is going to be a fun and great boat.Used to be service manager for them and stratos. The 3055 also comes in an outboard configuration but either way, those or the 454 bravo outboards can get you over 60 mph.the generator is rock solid and the a/c system is normally fantastic as well. Inside, under the steps is a huge bedroom area.

Definitely get this running!

Bayliner is a brand that is at the low end of the scale. The stern drives are junk and will be expensive to replace. Try to locate used units. If the engines are decent, you may be ok.

That was a great buy, I hope that you make a video on restoring it..

Please restore the boat and make some wery Nice chapters we can See togeather with you ..Thanks a lot .... Michell. Norway 👍🏻😊🚜

I think that boat was a great idea Definitely think that you should get it going. I would love to get a boat like that. Travel the great loop.

Good luck on the boat

Crazy good deal!!!

Probably worth saying: boat owner here and I grew up with boats this sort of size. 1. Look on the bayliner groups, people are paying crazy money for parts of these (well in the UK they are anyway). Worst case scenario you’ll make some easy money. 2. Check the structure of the boat, it’s probably ABSOLUTELY fine, but this sort of boat isn’t designed to be trailered on that sort of trailer. Check the curves in the hull, and check with a flashlight the surface of the lacquer, then check under the floorboards for any delaminated areas. Honestly you’ll probably be fine, just better to check before you put any money into getting it on the water. Great find lads!

Great deal 👍🏾

Looks a great boat for the money, yes restore it and get it on the water

id def be interested in seeing this built up!

Enjoy it

Have fun with it. We had the same boat with all the bells and whistles. We enjoyed it, but we sank a lot of money into it.

Good deal. Take it apart and fix it.

Nice work guys , like it. Says you are living the dream ,good luck with it hope it turns out great…

These boats ride amazing

Good winter project. Then sell if you don’t like boating

That's a big money beautiful Bayliner

Cool 😎 . Love the boat !

Great deal on that boat.

Pretty Clean boat ❤

Dam, $350 or even $1500 after fees, dam good deal. I'd love a boat like that (for 1 summer and just to say I did it). It looks like it needs very little. Good, luck, want to see you restore it...

Definitely restore the boat. If I scored a boat like that I would replace the motors and get it back to the water.

Dude hell yes was a good deal can't wait to see the update videos on the beast new name for the boat

Great purchase, should be quick fix

I hope you guys show your subscribers working on this nice boat... Boat rebuild video.

In decent shape those boats are worth up to 50 or 60 thousand. Well worth the revamp.

Sweet!

Fix it fix it love to see you guys put it in the water

I'd have the hull and under floor area inspected before any money spent to restore it . Even trailoring her could of caused damaged unseen. Is the trailor supposed to bend like that ? lol Great buy for sure ! Even just sell the engines etc and park at a marina for summer fun. Thanks for the fun vid guys always an adventure with you two.

good idea Sir rebuild

Me and my dad worked on these growing up. He was the the head engineer on rotariis an engine component manufacturer for mercury on the 5.7L engines. The boat has been flipped and the waterline corrosion says the boat sunk fully at one point. Don’t spent anymore money on it.

Great idea

well worth it.fix it and have some fun.

That's a great deal, now look for another similar out drive setup from another boat that has the top side destroyed.

It's defo worth fixing up 2 new or 2 hand out bore case and props work on it 👍

Love that boat

Good deal get it going

You got a great deal a real steal !

Definitely get it to the next level so next buyer has a decent starting point

Missing a trim part to your truck back there dudes!

Damn nice truck.

Get it done!

U can take out a drain plug on that boat make sure you repair them holes by backing up the hull on inside

30 years in the fibreglass game, mainly boats. Here in AUS we have come to know them as BINLINER.

Good buy if you can find some refurbished motors

Yes good job