So it has come time for me to part with my Chappy. Have enjoyed her the last few years, but my family just doesn't love boating as much as I do and with my oldest in college and youngest starting in two years we could really use the money. Only took her out 4 times this year.
I'm hoping the...
Hey guys, I have to buy a new shift cable for my boat, just wondering based on the forum members experience what time of year would be the best time to buy it. Perhaps some of the better vendors have annual sales that would be the best time to buy?
Hey guys, I have a question on my 216SSi and I hope others can shed some light and/or provide some comparison. I recently purchased a 2001 216SSi project boat. The engine has been damaged due to lack of winterizing so I took it out and went completely through it. It was originally a GSi...
OK guys, need some advice here. I bought a used 2001 Chapparal with a 5.7 GSi that was partially dis-assembled. The piston ring lands were all cracked and the valves were all tuliped, so it needed some work.
Anyway, when I got it all back from the machine shop and put it all together I...
Hello All, I am newb to the forums as well as boat ownership. I grew up waterskiing but somehow never owned my own until now. Bought a 2001 Chaparral 216SSi project boat with a 5.7 GSI Volvo Penta. Previous owner had thought he had freeze damaged the engine (winter of 2010), so he took one of...
