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Chaparral 290 Signature

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CHAPARRAL 290 SIGNATURE 2005
Length
29'
Year
2005
Fuel type
Gas
Hull material
Fiberglass

Description

2005 Chaparral 290 Signature – Extensively Updated & Turn-Key

Well-maintained and heavily upgraded 2005 Chaparral 290 Signature with twin Volvo Penta 4.3L GXI-E engines and DPSM sterndrives.  One engine fully rebuilt in 2023 (paperwork available). This boat has seen continuous maintenance and thoughtful upgrades from 2020–2026 and is ready for its next owner.

Engines

  • Twin Volvo Penta 4.3L GXI-E 220 hp

  • Port engine rebuilt (2023) with 25 hours

  • Starboard engine has 799 hours

  • New manifolds & risers (port)

  • New impellers (2021 & 2023)

  • New cap & rotors (2023 & 2025)

  • New shift & throttle cables

  • New steering cable & trim indicators

  • Prop shaft seals replaced (both sides over time)

Electronics & Helm (Major Upgrades)

  • (2) Raymarine Axiom 7 chartplotters

  • Raymarine HD Radar

  • NMEA 2000 network installed

  • Custom dash panels & switches

  • New tilt/trim helm

  • New 12V power supply & fuse block

  • VHF, GPS, depth finder

Comfort & Systems

  • Air conditioning (serviced & recharged)

  • All A/C supply & return lines replaced

  • New A/C pump

  • Whale 5-gallon water heater

  • VacuFlush system serviced (new motor, duckbills, gaskets)

  • Refrigerator & freezer

  • Head & shower

  • Fire suppression system (new 2025)

Canvas & Upholstery

  • New vinyl upholstery (2023–2024)

  • Snap-in woven vinyl flooring – inside & out (2022)

  • New bimini & front eisenglass

  • New camper enclosure & eisenglass

  • New mooring cover

  • New helm cover (2026)

Additional Highlights

  • Promariner 50amp charger

  • Dual deep-cycle house batteries (new 2025)

  • New windlass motor

  • Wet Sounds RGB speakers in radar arch

  • Indoor heated storage

  • Bottom paint refreshed

Known Issues

  • Horn inoperable (portable air horn used)

  • Searchlight not functioning (controller at helm replaced)

Trailer

2023 Venture trailer in like-new condition available separately (~$9,000).

This Chaparral 290 has been consistently maintained with documented upgrades nearly every year.  It’s a clean, comfortable cruiser with updated electronics, refreshed interior, and major mechanical work already done.

Chaparral’s attention to detail is unmatched. The 290 is equipped with options like a 10,000 BTU air conditioning system, an electric table in the cabin, rod holders, a remote spotlight, and a sun lounge deck pad. Advantage Chaparral comes through in refinements like vented aft cabin windows.  Solid surface countertops, a cedar lined clothes closet and a lockable translucent cabin door.   At the helm, our dual wide flip-up bolster seats work in coordination with a tilt steering wheel for optimum control and comfort either sitting or standing.

Specifications

Engines
Engine Brand Volvo Penta
Engine Model GXI-E
Engine Power 4.3
Engine Power 220 hp
Engine Hours 25 Hours
Engine/fuel type Gas
Drive type Inboard
Engine Brand Volvo Penta
Engine Model GXI-E
Engine Power 4.3
Engine Power 220 hp
Engine Hours 799 Hours
Engine/fuel type Gas
Drive Type Inboard
Dimensions
Length 29'
Beam 10'
Boat draft 2'9"
Performance
Tanks
Fresh water tanks 25 Gallons
Fuel tanks 115 Gallons
Holding tanks 28 Gallons

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