Bayliner Ciera 2450 Project Boat Restoration for the Great Loop, Part 1 Purchase/Clean up Update 

thanks for all involvement, but we have a winner. I paid $600.00 dollars cash!

Lookin good Mike! Very excited to see the transformation. I think you should name it “Good’r Times” if you ever need a hand let me know!

I’m looking forward to this!! Can’t wait to see you back on the loop!

Fantastic!! Can't wait to see how this develops. Great Loop here we come!

Its so good to see you back doing life and it looks like you're having a blast. Ben a while since i heard you say..."It's gonna be a Good Time!". Cant wait to see the outcome. Keep on keepin" on! 👊

Very happy for you and looking forward to the continuation of the journey!

Mike, I had stopped following you and Zoff after your split on the Loop, but saw a couple of your recent videos and am back aboard now. I hope your health is improving every day. The new boat project is gonna be a fun watch. Good times!

Look forward to watching the journey, captain Mike. Very exciting.

Super excited to see the progress on this project. Great to see you having a Good Time again!! Keep it up!

Love this direction! Inspiring and addicting to see the next one!

Looks like a great project! I hope you have good time fixing her up!

I have the same exact boat. I redid the interior and some of the exterior paint. LOVE IT!

Glad to see you feeling better to take on a new challenge. I'll be watching your progress. U hang in there

Mr Clean doing his utmost to make the Good Times look amazing!!!

Going to be a great project. Can’t wait to see its back up here Va!

Good to see you around and kicking ass

I have a red 1986 2455, so super excited to see you fix it up.

This is great! Congrats! Can’t wait to see the transformation! Best wishes!

Looks great Mike, when I was a kid living in Florida, it was always my dream to buy a fixer upper, one of those bulky big ol 32 foot pacemakers. Never came to fruition, maybe in another life. But I understand your passion for doing TLC on a boat, very satisfying

Lookin forward to the renovation Mike.Follow that dream.

Mike, if anyone can get that old girl up and running, it’s you. I’m so excited to see the progress. It already looks so much better!

$600 that’s awesome! I know you’re great at figuring things out and making it work. We have a 2001 2655 5.7 Mercruiser Bravo 3 and it is an amazing running boat. I like that it’s the biggest thing I can trailer. I did have to put in a new long block, but it was totally worth it. Cheap too. Good luck Mike!

Looking foward to seeing you up around Great Lakes

Amazing what a little pressure washing can do. Looking forward to following your project Mike ! Best regards from Deep Creek, Va. !

$2000 Really looking forward to seeing your new project series! Thanks for having us along!

I admire your courage lol. You are looking great Mike!!! I like how you found that old boat and can see the hidden potential. Looking forward to following your progress. Cheers!!

Good to see you back buddy

$350. Man it was good to hear, "it's gonna be a good time" again! Can't wait for the restoration videos!

for that price pretty nice, definitely will be a fun journey ahead, ones things for sure.... good times are ahead!

I like Bayliner good boat and that one will make a nice weekender

I can't wait to see the progress on your boat. I'm going to guess around 700 bucks. As always thanks for bringing us along with you Mike!

WOW , good luck

Hek yeah Mike, First and foremost, you are looking good! Thank you Jesus! I am so excited to see what's around the next corner? Good Times II will be there, cant wait!

Good to see you back and working on good times 2.0. I have also just brought a project boat and started a RU-vid channel on the hope to get lots of advice. Good luck on this adventure I can’t wait to see the progress

Hey Mike, looks like the makings of a nice boat there, but it's sure gonna take a whole bunch of work. Looking forward to future updates. Sray safe & well - Dave. 👍👍

You were right! I didn't think there was a 2455 worse than where mine started. lol Like ya said though little by little it will come back to life. There were a few times on mine I thought what a mess I got into but as things come together you get more driven. And when its done you will know it from top to bottom and know its done right. I love the design but the only thing I really wish it had was the wet head. I wish I had tried to install one when I had it torn apart. It looks rough but there is so much potential I'm sure you will turn it into an amazing boat If you have any questions let me know ill be glad to help.

Just getting caught up on your channel. Very happy to see you in better health. But I must say your crazy! This is a huge project to take on. Anyway now I'm going to watch the next video.

Good looking boat and trailer for $600.00. I would imagine you will go over the engine and outdrive before you restart your great loop trip.I shall look forwards on seeing the videos of you getting it back into shape. I also like that you are keeping the name GOOD TIME and adding a 11 behind it.

Hey Mike, new subscriber here! Loving your motivation and desire! You've got a lot of work ahead of you but judging by what your other subs are saying, I think you're the man for the job!! Good luck and looking forward to following along with your progress! CHEERS from Prince Edward Island, Canada! 🍻

Congrats on the boat, this is exactly what I have done on Long Island. I got my boat dirt cheap and worked on it, cleaned it up, etc.. One of my friends was convinced that I had bought another boat when he saw mine at the dock a couple years later, he thought I was pulling his leg because I painted and polished the boat, it looked new. I also have the same outdrive, OMC Cobra. I know a lot about those outdrives so just shoot me a message if you need help with it. I have the damn king cobra, they are super rare now with the 7.5l ford. 350 cobra version still has most parts available. The whole reason these boats are sold cheap when the hull is perfectly good, the damn owners are too dumb to maintain them.. It costs over 200 grand to get a boat like mine brand new, completely insane..

I'm going to say $750 but it's going to be priceless when it's done 👍 can't wait to see it progressed

750 my guess wow did that clean up or what!! i had an 86 2150 for 18 years glad to see your looking good capt mike!!

Bro..I love your determination and vision. I’m thinking of finding a “hurricane boat”. Something I can fix up and throw a new motor on… a year project! 🤙🏼

I super excited for you capt. Can't wait to see how this is going to turn out. 1250 is my guess...

1500.00! cant wait to see it done and your back on the water!

Awesome and exciting Mike. The layout looks perfect and a great boat for the loop. Can’t wait to see the progress on this. My guess is $500 (probably way to low of a guess) Regards Mark

I had a Bayliner 246 Discovery - roughly the same layout. It had limitations for a solo looper so I sold it. The things that bothered me were solo anchoring - no quick access to the bow, and I couldn’t reach the mid cleat from the helm for solo docking / locks. Good luck. I’ve had three Bayliners.

I purchased a 1987 Bayliner Ciera 2150 for $700.00 in 2018 and it runs good

Nice!

1,000 bucks. No less no more! Good luck!

$425. Looks like fun! Think about a transom bracket for a big outboard. Use the engine bay for a generator. Fun times on Good Times Too

Glad your health got better. Wow even for $600 I would of passed on that Bayliner. Better boats and deals out there esp better condition.

i wanna be like you, loved it

I’m excited to see how this turns out. The only issue I see is that it’s a single engine and both you and Marty had engine troubles during your previous stint on the Great Loop.

Hey Mike! I'm betting you got the boat for free. I'm stoked to see you work on it. I've got a similar one that needs a little TLC, so looking forward to seeing how you recondition her.

Go brother go

Bayliner 25 ft 1990 454 motor good shape ,$9,000 craigslist tri-cities tn . GOOD LUCK WITH THAT ONE .

$5.600. Great platform to start with Mike.....she's a Gem Clark. 💎 lol. I'm excited to see you work your carpentry magic inside.

Of all boats had to choose a Bayliner!!

Pull the engine and drive, glass and support the transom and mount an outboard bracket with swim platform on it. Get a good used outboard and controls and move on. The engine compartment becomes a huge locker.

I wanted to travel the loop back north in a smaller fixer upper boat too but the Admiral isn’t having it,,lol

Hi Mike, I've watched your channel since you started the great loop with good times. I also have a Bayliner its 19 years old, and I love it. If you need any info I've done some videos of my experience and maintenance and repairs that may help you. Great Video Bro! Peace!

1800 dollars lol I have the same boat and love working on it , it going to be my loop boat

Congrats on the Bayliner! I have a 2560 Trophy Flybridge that I paid 2K for. I say you paid 800 for that what looks like a 26 foot Cierra.

You need a 454 chevy in that bad boy with a mercruiser stern drive!

I have no clue what you paid,but it’s already looking great!👍

Hello from New Zealand, loving the Bayliner rebuild, I've just picked up a Rinker 265, with leaking tank and lots of TLC needed, your DIY is great. Are you still on track for the loop in April?

Yall got it good in Florida, boats a plenty. Someone would ask $3000 or more for that in Texas lol

what do you think about OMC i am from Ontario Canada and they say they are junk

Good to see you up and around again for sure!!! How are the stringers and transum? Also. parts for those OMC's are getting hard to find

800 all in

Congratulations on the new to you boat, you seem to be having fun and you look happy and that's the bottom line! I look forward as always to the upcoming videos. Do you have a guesstimate on the splash down. To be honest while you were sweeping you sped up the video and I thought something was after you, maybe the creature fro

Nice to see you Mike. $1000

You have great vision to buy this boat. How did you know it’s seaworthy?Looking forward to this project.

Smaller boat is nice...no need to winterize, drop the trailer in the water and tow her home.

Oh, man, you are a glutton for punishment!😂

So what is up with the Bayliner?? We haven't heard much about it for a while. Love your videos!! THanks

OMG Mike!! What were you thinking?

I think the name of the boat should be “No Outlet”.

$1850.00 is what you paid. Looking good!!

The Boat was FREE !

😅great boat 2600

Glad you have started your project.. looking forward to watching the build.. gonna guess you paid.. $7500 for her

How much did he pay you to haul it off? (Just kidding) I recall the proverbial definition of the term BOAT… Break Out Another Thousand. You got this. Looks good!

Who is your engine guy? I have a need for some engine work, thanks Will

No way I'd do the Great Loop in this boat. I've had a '87 2450 for over 20 years so I know the boat well. Great weekend boat for 2 people, but just too small for extended stays. No hot water and the cold has hand pumped faucets. Tough to wash your hands when one of them has to pump the water. I replaced the 2 faucets and installed an electric pump just for that reason. You will run out of water pretty quickly as it only has an 11 gallon tank. Same size for the waste tank which fills up even quicker. There's virtually no counter space, the kitchen is very cramped. No generator so creature comforts like A/C are out of the question. Fuel tank is only 55 gallons which limits your range considerably. I'd launch mine in Calumet Harbor (southern tip of Lake Michigan on Illinois side), run around the tip of the lake and back up the east coast to the warm water beach around the Indiana/Michigan border. Hang out for the day at the dunes then cut across to downtown Chicago for the July 3rd firework show. I would have to fuel the boat up @ Burnham Harbor to assure I had a reasonable amount of reserve fuel to make the run back down to Calumet Harbor. The weather on the Great Lakes can change very quickly, and in the summertime storms will build without being forecast. If you get caught up in bad weather and high waves, you'll go thru a LOT of fuel. Another problem that plagued me on that boat (and most boats for that matter) was a decent vacuum. I probably tried close to a dozen 12V vacuums and they were all pretty useless. They don't pick up heavy stuff like sand very well and you spend way too much time trying to use them. Probably the biggest issue was the OMC Cobra outdrive. Mine failed, had a very difficult time finding rebuilt units. Finally found one out of Florida for $4000, installed it, and it's leaked water into the gearbox ever since. Rebuilder would warranty it but required me to ship it back to him at my cost. It was cheaper for me to buy the gaskets/seals and do it myself. Never got around to it, decided to go a different route. Still have the boat, shame, way better condition than this one sitting on a good trailer, and I'd of sold it for $2000. Only real issues with it is the coons got into the cockpit and tore-up the L-lounge seat and the interior cushions are dry-rotting. I fixed all the leaks on it so the interior isn't too bad. The side windows and front hatch are notorious leakers on these boats. After the coons got the lounge I started getting some leaking into the aft cabin area from around the mounting screws so they got sealed. The bow pulpit was rotted so I pulled that off and replaced the bad wood. My solution: I bought a bigger boat! None of that 2 foot-itis, I got 6 foot-itis and bought a 30' Doral Prestancia that solved all my issues (but added a few). Holds just over 130 gallons of fuel, I think the water tank is 34 gallons with an 11 gallon hot water heater, 26 gallon waste tank, twin 4.3L Chevy's driving Mercruiser outdrives, 3.3kW generator, Heat/AC, microwave, and the best feature: a Central Vacuum!!!! It's made by Tiger-Vac which specializes in industrial vacuums. It also has a dedicated front berth so you don't have to break down the table to make up the front berth which was always a PITA. I added a couple of 100w solar panels that help keep the house batteries up. I have 2 refrigerators running all the time. One panel wasn't enough to keep them running and put a bit of charge in the batteries so I added a 2nd which keeps up nicely on sunny days. I boat a bit different, I try to spend 1-2 weeks on the boat for the 3 big summer holidays anchored in a cove. My sister has an 18' SeaRay that we use for playing, fishing, and as a taxi to shuttle visitors back and forth to the ramp. Downside is the maintenance of all the additional systems and winterizing all of it. I'm like you, fully capable of doing all maintenance/repairs myself so it isn't that bad. If I actually had to pay somebody to do it all, it would be cost prohibitive. I still wouldn't want to try the Great Loop in my Prestancia, I think even it's too small for that trip.

Are the floors solid Mike??

How long is it? OMC or VolVo? 525$

Free

fun project mike, $700.00

Well I hope I am Wrong but I think you have lost your mind we will see that is going to be 100% rebuild other than the chell I hope the stringers and the transition is in good shape and the outside part that prop go on the rest is just time an hard work and a lot of elbow Greece. To me for that big of a trip myself I would say that boat is little too small

600$

850

1200

2 grand!

Hopefully it floats 🤭🤭

At least a Regal or Sea Ray

$0.00.....its gonna be a GOOD TIME....

yikes any boat that the bow is lower than the stern? IDK he paid you 200 to take it?

300