Chaparral

1988 Chaparral17Bowrider3.0LMercruiserwith1982 Shorelinetrailer

See videos on youtube. they are a little old but nothing has changed:

https://youtu.be/G1kLJ4jH9Nw

https://youtu.be/4fCY_cmKwW8

https://youtu.be/MNrpMjh9ZM8

Overall great boat with good power/speed (40mph)

Solidhull and floorgarage kept since 1993

130hp Mercruiser3.0L-4cylenginestill strong

Starts and runs well-could use tune-up

Alpha Oneoutdrivegreat shape withnewer SEI upper,originallower

Upholstery fairly clean for its age with some wear and tearand grease prints

Bottom paint stripped ready for brand new coats

Eagle fish/depth finder installed, anchor, handheld air-horn,throwable, bumpers, lines, and most of the original canvas & frame (canvas poor shape)

KNOWN ISSUES:

Original exhaust elbow flush well after each use or will need to replace

Power steering newer pump runs fine but doesnt hold fluid (cant find leak)

Improper prop Wide open throttle RPM is too high so replace or be sure to use limited throttle

Passenger back-to-back jump seat separated & needs repair/replace

Missing rear sundeck replaced with painted wood plank

Gauges: Temp, Volts, RPM, Fuel all work though sometimes need to tap volts. Speedo and Trim gauges not connected/dont work

Trailerold has rust but functions: good tire treadsbutoccasionally lose air; no lights (removable magnetic lights available)

Selling new (1 year old) battery separately - $50

Happy to answer any and all questions