Chaparral 2000 SL Sport floor, and more?? [SPLASHED Sept 2017]

[kcassells]

Vrooommmm, Vrooooomm, really close Chuck! Awesome!

 

[tpenfield]

very cool lighting :thumb:

 

[chevymaher]

Oh that is so cool the lights. I got to do that.

 

[Baylinerchuck]

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Since it was a rainy day I figured I'd finish up all the wiring. Hooked up the new stereo and a 12vdc power port, admirals request. All 4 speakers installed. Anchor light wired and tested.

Adjusted my trim limit and trim position senders. I was one tooth off on the limit. Polished and installed the pedestal bases. Installed the Huminbird and fire extinguisher. Everything got a good cleaning.

 

[bajaunderground]

Very Nice Resto there Chuck! Splash has to be only days away at this point?!

 

[Corjen1]

Really great work Chuck. The boat looks fantastic!

 

[rad1026]

Looks Great! You have the stereo on the Port side also. Mine is like that and I hate it because I have no control over the sound when I need to. I need to upgrade to a stereo that has a remote.

 

[Baylinerchuck]

Very Nice Resto there Chuck! Splash has to be only days away at this point?!

Saturday is the day. Heading to the river to see if she'll float. At this point I have as much of the prep done as I can think of. Time to play!!

 

[Baylinerchuck]

Looks Great! You have the stereo on the Port side also. Mine is like that and I hate it because I have no control over the sound when I need to. I need to upgrade to a stereo that has a remote.

This one has a remote and is blue tooth, so I can operate the volume from my phone. Pretty decent radio.

 

[Corjen1]

Good luck tomorrow!!

 

[Baylinerchuck]

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Put gas in the fuel tank for the first time since this restoration began. I stopped at every 5 gallons to make note where the needle in the gauge is. I didn't want to fill it totally up with 31 gallons just in case something went awry. 23 gallons is enough for a days test.

Finished up the bow cushion and secured the bench seat cushions. There must be a significant amount of vacuum in the boat when I trailer, because in the past these cushions levitate, then fall on the deck. The first time I saw it in the rear view mirror I just about crapped. Hopefully I have that solved. I'll have a fair amount of vinyl to redo, but not this year.

I also replaced 5 broken snaps with new ones I ordered. I don't have a mooring cover for this boat, but broken snaps make my OCD alarm ring.

Since everything was new in the fuel system, (and empty), I decided to use a brake bleeder to pull fuel all the way through the filter/separator. This way my pump isn't working dry, and my starter isn't over worked. This worked like a charm. The second twist of the key this 4.3l came to life. She's much quieter with exhaust bellows.....prior to this restoration she had the exhaust tube. I guess we'll see how she acts.

I also built the dividers the isolate the engine from storage. These also serve as support for the sun deck. I didn't have time to paint them. That'll be another day.

Time to splash this thing.

 

[chevymaher]

Well I am excited and it isn't even my boat. Have fun.

 

[Baylinerchuck]

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Had a pretty decent day out on the river. The water was high, a little muddy, and colder than we'd like. The boat ran well, though made a little bit of noise in the outdrive, when in gear. Not all the time, but a little concerning non the less. We also had a little water coming in the rear somewhere. It doesn't appear to be coming in the drive shaft bellows, as they were dry and the water wasn't flinging. I didn't have any water in the bilge when running on muffs, so it's not in the sea water circuit. It wasn't a large amount of water, but something to try and figure out.

Those issues aside the boat ran great. We got in a little tubing just before a rain storm hit that sent us to the launch. It was great being on the river.

 

[JASinIL2006]

Congrats! Looks like the kiddos had fun!

 

[tpenfield]

:thumb: I have enjoyed tagging along this thread and watching your progress. Lots of summer still left, so you will get some good use out of your 'new' boat.

 

[kcassells]

Good for you Chuck! Looks like all had fun!

 

[chevymaher]

Good yo see you got in the water to get all that itchy off.

 

[Corjen1]

Congrats!! Enjoy Chuck.

 

[ripazka]

Congrats man! Its floating!!!

Some minor things are not bad, some tweaking and its ready for many summers ahead.

It was long journey to you and the boat, but you made it. Congrats once more

 

[Baylinerchuck]

Thanks guys. More to come, this thread ain't closed yet!! But I am going to enjoy some boating.