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1990 Chaparral 234

Estimated price for orientation: 6 500 $

Category: Other Powerboats
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Description
Condition: Used Year: 1990
Use: Fresh Water Make: Chaparral
Engine Type: Single Inboard/Outboard Model: 234
Engine Make: Chevrolet Engine Type: Sport Fisherman
Engine Model: 260 Length (feet): 24
Primary Fuel Type: Gas Beam (feet): 8
Fuel Capacity: 151 - 200 Gallons Hull Material: Fiberglass
For Sale By: Private Seller Trailer: Included
Hull ID Number: FGBT0645B090


ok been restoring this boat on and off for two years,i now have to take my parents in dad has parkinsons so it has to go.lets start with drive train,bought it with a cracked block,oredered a 4 bolt main heavy duty truck short block,i installed it 6 months after I bought it and it spun a bearing in 4 hours running time,so being a ase master tech for the last 45 years I rebuilt it myself,so we now have a 355 cubic inch Chevrolet with a full radius eagle racing crankshaft,scat racing connecting rods,sealed power forged pistons,with premeium rings clevite77 bearings 4 bolt main,with a mellings high volume oil pump,competition cams marine camshaft one step over stock,new distributor with a MSD unit,heads were completely redone with all new valves and springs it has about 15 hours on it.                              The upper drive is new from SEICwith a 3 year warranty,the lower is a good fresh water piece,the prop is stainless pitched up to about 18.5 and been recupped.new gimble bearing and bellows along with a new lower cable,i also added a external resivoir for the outdrive,new coupler. all this enables the boat to cruise comfortably at 30 mph at 3200 rpm and will top out at 40=45 mph depending on load.it maintains 50psi oil pressure at idle 70+ when you come off idle.The hull is in good condition has a few scratches her and there nothing horrible,shines up real nice has been buffed and waxed frequently,restriped with extra which goes with it for replacing any dings,the lexon hatch in front has a crack which has been repaired and sealed.new anchor with anchor chain,wiper motor rebuilt with new blade,most running lites replaced.new bimini top.                                     lots of storage as you might expect 5 gallon fresh water with a new pump and stainless sink,new porta potti in head area,cutty is clean free from mold,                     electronics hummingbird 998 ci less than a year old 1500.dolllar unit ,new vhf with new dual antennas and mounts.              Trailer has been restored as well all new lighting led and new brake system tires show some dry rot but have lots of tread take anywhere.There may be something I am forgetting I will update,i will answer any questions and may deliver for a dollar a loaded mile I will be posting more pics as I get it cleaned up THanks And good luck