The iboats forum moderators are excited to announce that at this time it appears the iboats forums posting pictures function is working once again. Though we cannot promise for how long, we're hoping for indefinitely.
Looking at a '98 Chaparral and current owner states that original owner replaced the engine with a "refurbished" Mercruiser 4.3. The photo on left shows the engine, which does not have a Mercruiser indentification and several things look different from the 4.3 LX photo on the right from a '96...
I've looked at a really nice '98 Chapparal 180. Interior and hull are immaculate. 3.0 engine was replaced several years ago, but owner says nothing has been done to the outdrive. I'm used to seeing nice shiny black Mercruiser outdrives even on 15 year old boats. This one scares me. What do...
My tow vehicle has limited capacity (3600 lbs) so I'm trying to stay in the 1900-2300 lb range for a used boat. Also trying to stay below $8,000. Looked at a really sharp looking '98 Chaparral 180 LE, but length and beam are nearly identical to a Bayliner 175, and weight is only 200 lbs more...
