1997 Chaparral 2330 Bowrider - Minor Restore and Refit

[Woodonglass]

I think it's time for one of these...

 

[NorthwestChap]

Thanks Wood, that's awesome!!! :clap2: A long time coming.

 

[Hoosmatroos]

Looks a lot like my Sea Ray 230. Nice boat!

 

[NorthwestChap]

Looks a lot like my Sea Ray 230. Nice boat!

Thanks Hoos.

 

[drewm3i]

Yup, very good job!

 

[NorthwestChap]

Yup, very good job!

Thanks drew.

 

[NorthwestChap]

A few years ago, ******** was closing out their rebranded Scotty rod holders in white. I snagged 4 of each style with mounts. We installed the 8 mounts around the boat.

 

[NorthwestChap]

Got a crate delivered...

 

[NorthwestChap]

Just something to postpone 2 foot itis.

 

[NorthwestChap]

Had to do a little trimming to fit over the transom tie down U bolts. Also, had the manufacturer send out a couple more support rods to fit with the trim tabs I planned to install.

 

[sausrigging]

Nice work!

 

[NorthwestChap]

Nice work!

Thanks sausrigging.

 

[NorthwestChap]

Still need to get caught up on the rest of the installation and improvements. So, after lining up and fitting the swimstep, and getting the new supports, I was able to mount the swimstep with the exception of the support tubes. I still needed to install the trim tabs to make sure the support tubes did not interfere with the actuators. Unfortunately, the transom has a slight curve on the bottom where I was installing the trim tabs.

 

[NorthwestChap]

I picked up some HDPE board and made a couple of backers for the trim tab hinge.

 

[NorthwestChap]

With the backers eliminating the curve, the trim hinges moved without binding. Finished installing the trim tabs and swimstep support tubes.

 

[NorthwestChap]

I mounted the trim tab control next to the throttle.

 

[Baylinerchuck]

Wow, what a nice boat!! Nice work!

 

[NorthwestChap]

Thanks Baylinerchuck.

 

[mickyryan]

awesome job man!

 

[Pete_a]

Great work, will you be posting more pics of swim platform.