new used boat

[lenk1]

I just bought a 1987 chaparrall 215 xlc. I do not have a manual for it and would realy like to know the fuel capacity. The owner before me only owned the boat for a year and never used it. Does anyone know the specifications on this boat? Does anyone know where I can get a boat manual for it? Thanks for any help!

 

[fone_man]

Re: new used boat

POSTING ON BOTH SIDES OF THE FENCE (BOATING & ENGINE/MOTOR)WILL NOT HELP YOU. <br /><br />I answered on other side & I will copy over for you.<br /><br />------------------------------------------<br /><br />Try this website. http://www.greertank.com/tankcalc.htm <br />(Will calculate rectangular & cylindrical tanks)<br /><br />To check it out... I took out my Overton's catalog & checked with thier listing of tanks & it came pretty close to listed tanks. I think it was off a little because it is very hard to completely fill a tank, baffles, sending unit, etc.. <br /><br />Good luck... remember always "top it off" & fill when at 1/4 tank!!!<br /><br />---------------------------------------------<br /><br />fone_man

 

[wingnit]

Re: new used boat

Fone_man,<br /><br />That is very good advice about keeping your fuel above 1/4 tank. I allowed mine to go below that and sucked up a bunch of trash from the bottom of the tank. Glad I have a clear inline filter. I spotted it before it became a bigger problem.<br /><br />------------------<br />If everything seems to be going well, you have<br />obviously overlooked something.