MELBOURNE BOAT SHOW: Chaparral's latest

Chaparral Australia has unwrapped its latest Xtreme wake machine just in time for this week’s Melbourne Boat Show.

Chaparral says that the Xtreme range of tow boats are the world’s only dedicated saltwater wake boats packed with features designed to keep you out on the water all day.

Scott O’Hare from Chaparral Australia said: "The Xtreme wake boats have beaten their shaft drive competitors at their own game in numerous tests and comparisons around the world, offering a platform that can handle rough conditions in the salt, but still perform in tight rivers and on fresh water, they really are a brilliant all-round tow boat."

The built-in toilet, freshwater bow and stern showers, wet bar and multiple iceboxes provide the creature comforts, while the built-in ballast tank, trim tabs, and unique hull design guarantees a wide solid wake that can be adjusted at the flick of a switch.

Not to be outdone Chaparral includes a crazy sound system with tower speakers, sub-woofer and big amp with multiple remotes and ipod connectivity. Other great features such as a walkthrough transom, back-to-back transom seating that folds down into a sun pad, massive swim platform and bow ladder keep the whole crew happy.

"Former Australian wakeboarding champion Kristin Bower tested a 244 Xtreme and was full of praise, describing the wake as clean, easy to ride, steep and solid," O’Hare says.

Chaparral has 32 boats in the range from 18 to 42 feet. The Xtreme towboats range from 20 to 26 feet.

For more information on Chaparral go to www.chaparralboats.com or call 03 9397-6977  You can find Chaparral at the eastern end of Jeff’s Shed during The Melbourne Boat show on stand A117.