Fixer upper 1992 Chapparal 2370, Yamaha???

[Danwec]

Hey all, just want to check in on the reputation of a Yamaha 5.0l engine and outdrive.
I'm looking at a 1992 Chaparral 2370... a bit of a fixer upper- it sat in an old drafty barn for 3 years without a cover. The cockpit it shot (rats), but it just needs reupholstering. The cabin is fine. The engine/bay is MINT, same with the bilges. You could eat off the bilge bottom or engine block, just a little dusty. Everything inside the bay looks brand new... it's loaded with options...inverter, hot water heater, etc. Looks like the day it came off the lot... and I do know my way around engines/electrics.
The engine/outdrive, however, is a Yamaha 5.0l. Never seen one before! Are they solid??
It comes with a dual axle trailer and surge brakes... he's asking 7, I'm offering $3500 because I think he'll take it.. he doesn't really care about the sale or $$, he just wants it gone.
Sound good, even if it needs a few G's in repairs?? (That boat is going for between $14-25 cdn around here)
The boat needs cockpit upholstery and a good cleaning. Maybe new gauges, and some of the canvas peices are missing.... that's it.

Any opinions??
Thanks guys.

 

[dvan1901]

Re: Fixer upper 1992 Chapparal 2370, Yamaha???

I don't have the 5.0 Yamaha, but I have the 4.3L V6 and it has been great. I found a mechanic near me that isn't afraid to work on them either. I called several and none of them would touch it for whatever reason. One thing you will here is that parts are hard to come by. What I have found is that parts aren't all that hard and you can interchange some other parts without much trouble.

 

[tommays]

Re: Fixer upper 1992 Chapparal 2370, Yamaha???

IMHO with so many other boats why stick your self with a drive live(YAMAHA) that at BEST will have limited parts and REALLY LIMITED service centers


Tommays

 

[Danwec]

Re: Fixer upper 1992 Chapparal 2370, Yamaha???

Well, for the price I'm willing to deal with a few issues. I just hope there hasn't been any issues with freezing or oil sludge from it sitting for 3 years.. Plus, I'm not going to be taking it in for service... I do all mechanical work myself, it's just a matter of finding parts.

 

[micel]

Re: Fixer upper 1992 Chapparal 2370, Yamaha???

If its as clean(unused )as you say Id feel guilty offering him half what hes offering it for.Boats in that condition are hard to find,buy it!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[micel]

Re: Fixer upper 1992 Chapparal 2370, Yamaha???

All the parts on the boat are all cheap and easily attainable,the engine is a chevy car engine basically and outdrive is a mercruiser alpha.Winshields and stuff like that might be a little different.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Fixer upper 1992 Chapparal 2370, Yamaha???

i don't know where micel is buying his parts, but i want to know. there is nothing cheap about owning a boat. merc and volvo use the chevy engine. i would definately find out who the manufacturer is of the engine and outdrive. and parts availablity.

 

[micel]

Re: Fixer upper 1992 Chapparal 2370, Yamaha???

Yamaha used gm,they had a 5.7 with a duo-prop that was excellent but never really caught on.I was speaking of relativity.If you do have the duo-prop locating parts may be a issue.Yes it doesnt mater what make of engine or boat,they are all extremely expensive to fix up.Sometimes you will come out ahead by buying a new rig!