Used Chaparral

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Apr 20, 2001
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Am looking at a 1988 18 foot Chaparral with Mercury 3.7l stern drive. Color is faded and motor has been rebuilt. Prce being asked is $2900. This will be my first boat other than my 16 foot jon boat. Any advice would be appreciated.
 

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Re: Used Chaparral

A nieghbor has one of them. I've been out with him,and it's an exremely stable boat.<br />It handles chop nicely,and has plenty of freeboard. It's fast,manueverable,and a dry ride.<br />On the downside, it sucks fuel like a frieghter. It's a heavy boat,and requires a<br />strong trailer and tow vehicle.<br />He has had problems with the outdrive blowing seals,so keep an eye on yer lube.<br />Check the electrical buss box for heavy corrosion,as he had to replace his (and I hayelpd).<br /><br /><br />------------------<br />Time to change my tagline
 

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Re: Used Chaparral

Forgot something... You mentioned it had faded badly. His did too,being a vibrant red color in Florida's sun.<br />A bottle of Mothers' Prewax Cleaner,buffing wheel, and finnished-off with a pure carnuba wax, and it looks new for a year.<br /><br /><br />------------------<br />Time to change my tagline
 
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