Chaparral 250 SunCoast

Chaparral has added to its 50th-year celebrations by releasing the all new 250 SunCoast bowrider. This is the first outboard-powered Chaparral since 1995.

Brimming with new ideas, the 250 SunCoast is the first in a planned series of high-volume deckboats, with smaller models on the drawing board, possibly for release later this year, we're told.

The distinguishing feature of the 250 SunCoast is the party-sized platform around the outboard engine that offers unparalleled deck space at the transom for water sports, but also easy access for boarding and disembarking at the marina. 

The storage on the 250 SunCoast is said to be phenomenal, the standard toilet is a bonus, and Chaparral’s saltwater DNA is evident everywhere you look.

BOWRIDER A SALT
Chaparral says its taking the world-bowrider market by storm with a massive R&D effort over the last few years resulting in a flotilla of all-new models from 18 through to 33 feet.

The bowrider fleet ranges from  the H2o entry-level sport and ski/fish series to the SSi premium sportboat range, the Sunesta deckboats and Xtreme saltwater wakeboats, to the SSX high performance series and the new Vortex jet boats.

The addition of the SunCoast range completes the bowrider line up, adding a long-awaited outboard variant to Chaparral's diverse mix.

CHAPARRAL AUSTRALIA
"Chaparral is just so advanced with its innovative design," says the Australian importer Scott O’Hare. "The new 250 SunCoast demonstrates what is possible when the world’s best design team pulls out all the stops."

"It is so obvious that every inch of this boat has been thoroughly thought through by real boaties and the result is stunning," O'Hare says, adding that in typical Chaparral style, the boat not only looks fantastic, but offers all  smarts that Chaparral is famous for.

"Out on the water it performs above and beyond expectations.  The handling, the comfortable soft, dry ride and user friendliness are all impressive to say the least,"

MORE OUTBOARDS
Of course, Chaparral is no stranger to building outboard-powered boats. Its sister brand, Robalo, has been a key player in the offshore-fishing scene for more than 40 years and now holds market share in the US.

The first 250 SunCoast will hit Australian shores in time for the Melbourne Boat Show. "We can’t wait to give it a run on Port Phillip Bay," O’Hare said from his Williamstown dealership. Chaparral has a dealer network in Australia. More at www.chaparralboats.com or call Chaparral Australia on (03) 9397-6977.