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I ordered a new boat. A chap 310 signature. It will have twin 5.0 VPs with duo props and closed cooling.
It has the sliding backseat and reasonably equipped.
I went to the factory to see the boat on the line.
They showed me many different phases of the manufacturing process.
His is a pics of mine, not to descript but it was very cool to meet the people making my boat.



http://i736.photobucket.com/albums/xx7/jkugs53/boatb_zps49361bac.jpg
 
Awesome... Chap's QC has suffered some recently so maybe the workers having met you will pay a little more attention to details.
 
I am curious how you know about their quality?
I have a 2003 that has given me 10 years of good use.
Any problems have been Volvo related as far a make of the boat, I really have not had issues.
I will post a pic when delivered.
 
I had an older sig 30 with 4.3s and it was under powered I would have been very happy with the 5.0s! Then add the Duo props I would think he should be fine this said more power is really a bad thing. If it wasn't a big difference I would likely have spent the extra money.

Enjoy the new boat! When is it due in?
 
Jeff, what's the weight projected to be on that boat? I had a 31 formula that weighed 14k or so and had 6.2s that were just about right. I couldn't imagine 5.0s in that 31' boat so I second the vote for 5.7s if they are an option.

Good luck with the new boat. I also met the guys guys at the plant for my Formula and while I doubt that made them work on it any harder it helped me get a sense of where things were installed when I was looking at doing things after the fact.

Jeff
 
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Originally posted by jeffk

I am curious how you know about their quality?

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Join the Chaparral Boats Owners forum and ask around. There has been a lot of complaints the past few years. Chap is a beautiful boat, don't get me wrong I am not bashing , just passing on the comments from recent new owners.
 
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Originally posted by Phillbo

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Originally posted by jeffk

I am curious how you know about their quality?

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Join the Chaparral Boats Owners forum and ask around. There has been a lot of complaints the past few years. Chap is a beautiful boat, don't get me wrong I am not bashing , just passing on the comments from recent new owners.

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Phillbo is correct, there have been a rash of complaints from the QC side lately with Chaparral. Here is a link of a new 310 with his list of issues. It might help you once the boat is delivered to make sure they have been addressed. I love the boat, congrats.

http://forum.chaparralboats.com/index.php?showtopic=21694#entry250833
 
Thanks, I have actually met this guy and he raved about his boat.
The boat weight is 12.6k.
I have a 280 which is the same size with 4.3's and it hit 44 mph on a gps.
I have been on an owners boat with 5.0 and there is plenty of power.
95% of the time it is just me and my wife, and this is stretching the budget a bit no 5.7's.
I expect some issues as any new boat will have, everyone I met raves about the dealers service.
I guess time will tell.
Delivery expected 6/28
Thanks for the well wishes.
 
Best of luck with the new boat. It's pretty cool you could visit the factory and see the hull in production.
Bill
 
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