Currently looking at a 1991 Chaparral 1800 SL Limited with 3.0L. It looks almost perfect conidition. New to inboards and Chaparral. Im concerned about the price for its age. They want $7,500. What's your opinion?
my load would never be more than 4 adults and 2 kids. aprox 600 lbs plus gear and fuel. im concerned on this age boat the 3.0 will be in less shape than the 4.3 due to load on the small engine over the years. the bryant with the 4.3 is about 500 lbs more than the chaparral with the 3.0. surely the bryant is gonna use more fuel w/ that weight even though it has more power. i wont be skiing, only tubing and maybe kneeboarding. its mostly a runabout for the kids. any more thoughts?
my load would never be more than 4 adults and 2 kids. aprox 600 lbs plus gear and fuel. im concerned on this age boat the 3.0 will be in less shape than the 4.3 due to load on the small engine over the years. the bryant with the 4.3 is about 500 lbs more than the chaparral with the 3.0. surely the bryant is gonna use more fuel w/ that weight even though it has more power. i wont be skiing, only tubing and maybe kneeboarding. its mostly a runabout for the kids. any more thoughts?
This 4.3 and 3.0 debate has been had on this site many times.
Tashdaddy's answer is short and to the point. He's answered this one many times. Auto45 can back this up with some nice graphics on the fuel consumption between the 3.0 and 4.3.
yeah, didnt mean to get into a 4.3 and 3.0 debate but im researching it now. any feedback on the Bryant boat quality? I know Chaparral is great but for the diference in price, leaning towards the Bryant.
yeah, didnt mean to get into a 4.3 and 3.0 debate but im researching it now. any feedback on the Bryant boat quality? I know Chaparral is great but for the diference in price, leaning towards the Bryant.
for comparison my buddy just sold a 23' donzi cuddy with a fresh 5.7 and ez loader full roller trailer in very good condition for $5000.... I wouldn't trade his boat for 3 4cy boats
