My new money pit

[Tin-Can]

Justin, nice boat. One of the better Bayliner models.  I worked for Bayliner in Valdosta Georgia as a lamination equipment maintenance person. 
I personally don't like fiberglass boats (of any brand) they are too heavy at comparative length's with aluminum boats. But the Maxum  models seem to have been better engineered than some of the smaller Bayliner run-abouts in the 16 to 18 foot range. 
That older Force (Mercury) outboard was a fairly reliable motor. It should scoot you along quite nicely. 

You will need to fly a BFT flag from it so we don't get you mixed up with the "other" power squadron hooligans.....

Thanks for the information that is interesting, I never knew. I was curious about the force being a mercury I just hadn't had time to study on it. The ladies I bought it from had it tuned every spring and once I figured how to start it it purrs like a tiger (do Tigers purr?) anyway it ran solid now once I can get to dmv to get it registered I'll be on the lake.

  Is that motor a 4 stroke?  If so, you could put a trolling plate on the lower foot and troll at slower speeds.  Trolling plate would be less expensive that kicking in right away for a electric bow mount or smaller 4 stroke kicker motor. 
(just don't run it without being in water or having "ears" on the water intake)

It's only a 2 stroke which I've never owned. So I have to learn about mixing oil I guess  

OK. Older 2 strokes don't make for good trolling. They can have a tendency to "load up" when run at low RPM for extended times.  They are faster and lighter than 4 stroke of same HP.  Pro Bass folks use BIG hp 2 strokes for fast running and quick hole shots, then once they get where they want to be, they go to the electric bow mounts.  Since it was only used as a ski boat or toy puller, thats probably why is got a 2 stroke. 
If there is an owners manual with that boat / motor, give it a good close read. Probably can download one off internet also.