Anyone know of a boat restorer in USA Jackson,MI/Addison,MI area ?

I'm not sure Love is the right word. I've owned two that I think where the best boats I've owned. I did work for one of the largest Bayliners in the country, so I've seen them up close. I don't recall a 1986 26 ft. My memory is they had a Ciera 25 ft and 27 ft. very different boats.

I've seen some of these boats that have been "Rode hard and put away wet", and I've seen a few that looked as good as they did when new. Bottom line it's not the clean up stuff that matters, it's all about the engine. If not stored properly.......forget it.

In general Capt John is correct, there's just to many good boats out there for give away prices. Don't waste your time or money on a clearly distressed boat.

A 27 year old Bayliner is certainly not a "classic" - and therefore not worth anywhere near the money it would take to pay someone to restore it. You could buy a brand new one with all the bells and whistles for less money then what it will cost to have that one restored.

I built boats for over 40 years, and a low end fiberglass vessel that age, that has no great 'sentimental" or "classic boat" value is almost worthless - and will still be almost worthless even after you spend a small fortune to have her restored.

I don't mean to belittle the boat - but that's the facts. . . My guess is, that vessel would do good to sell for $3,000 maybe $4,000 if it was in good shape and in good running condition. And since it is not a top quality built, high demand "classic boat" - it will still only sell for $4,000 or $5,000 after you spend $40,000 (or more) having her restored.

Now if all she needs is new paint and polish - that's a different story. . . You can probably get that done by a professional for about $20,000. But your problem is, she will still be a $4-$5,000 boat.

Assuming the engine runs and everything else works, doing it yourself, is the only way you will 'fixing her up" would make any financial sense.

PS. Maybe you can sell her to Richard C - he loves Bayliners. . .