May go look at a 93 - 2200 SL Chaparral - 5.7 Merc with probably a Alpha Drive. Boat looks very clean from numerous pictures emailed to me. Person selling is second owner. Boat always kept stored with cover. Has new Bimini & new cockpit cover. Trailer has new bunks, carpet & hardware. Bottom has just been painted by the Marina shop.
No hour meter - Owner is guessing maybe around 500. He had a complete survey done before he bought the boat 3 years ago - ( 16 page report )
Comes with a bumpers - dock lines - new ship/shore radio - & 2 new batteries & a custom made for this boat Eagle double axle trailer with surge brakes
Engine appears clean from the pictures - a little surface rust here & there but does not appear to have run hot. Love the fact that even though the engine is a 5.7 - there is plenty of room in & all around the engine compartment. Cuddy, Seats Hull all look clean & very nice plush looking seats
Boat is 3.75 hours away ( sure wish it was closer) & could be had for $5,000 cash.
I know the Chaparral is a very respected manufacturer & should be a good boat for Lake Erie. Owner did say that after boating all day - sometimes there maybe a cup or 2 of water in the bilge - IS THIS NORMAL ?
Does anyone have any experience with this model of Chaparral, is this a great Hull or just ok ? & What would the top speed be - ( Speedo is not working ) with this boat?
Thankyou for your help
Sonny
No hour meter - Owner is guessing maybe around 500. He had a complete survey done before he bought the boat 3 years ago - ( 16 page report )
Comes with a bumpers - dock lines - new ship/shore radio - & 2 new batteries & a custom made for this boat Eagle double axle trailer with surge brakes
Engine appears clean from the pictures - a little surface rust here & there but does not appear to have run hot. Love the fact that even though the engine is a 5.7 - there is plenty of room in & all around the engine compartment. Cuddy, Seats Hull all look clean & very nice plush looking seats
Boat is 3.75 hours away ( sure wish it was closer) & could be had for $5,000 cash.
I know the Chaparral is a very respected manufacturer & should be a good boat for Lake Erie. Owner did say that after boating all day - sometimes there maybe a cup or 2 of water in the bilge - IS THIS NORMAL ?
Does anyone have any experience with this model of Chaparral, is this a great Hull or just ok ? & What would the top speed be - ( Speedo is not working ) with this boat?
Thankyou for your help
Sonny