Opinions on a Chaparral 18' Tri-Hull?

Discussion in 'Powerboats' started by villacose, Jan 2, 2012.

  1. villacose
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    villacose Junior Member

    I am possibly going to get this in a trade, it has a 120 Mercruiser I/O, anyone have any experience with one? I know they are rough in the chop, but that is about it. Mainly I am concerned about the motor. It is a 1981 merc, 4 cyl I believe, that runs well he said. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
     
    villacose, Jan 2, 2012
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  2. rasorinc
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    rasorinc Senior Member

    The engine is most likely a 3.0 Liter GM block that they have sold millions of. It is basically bullet proof and it is one you can buy a remanufactured one cheap from a variety of engine builders. I believe you can buy fuel injection kits for it. New ones are fuel injected.
     
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  3. villacose
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    villacose Junior Member

    Thanks.
     
    villacose, Jan 3, 2012
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