Web: Chaparral New Web Site

Chaparral boats from the US presents a new virtual World wide web showroom. Chaparral boats was founded in 1965 by Buck Pegg, at the time named Fiberglass Fabricators and producing a tri-hull speed boat costing 675US$. Time passes by and in 1976 the company moves to Georgia, in Nashville and changes its names to Chaparral. Since then Chaparral has produced over a quarter of a million boats, satisfying the same number of clients, and receiving a total of forty awards from CSI three, Boat of the Year ten, and 27 for Product Excellence. Chaparral current line up has twenty eight models divided in seven different ranges; SSI sportboats, SSI/SSX cuddy cabins, SSX sportboats, Sunesta sportdecks, Xtreme tow boats, Signature cruisers, and Premiere sport yachts. Its entry level smallest model is the 186 SSi, and the flagship is the 420 Premiere. Chaparral new web site takes you around with the following buttons; Home, Inside Chaparral, Customer Support, Chaparral Gear, Contact Us, and Dealer.

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New Model: Chaparral 327 SSX

Sometimes a builder comes with a new model which pushes borders of design and this is the story for Chaparral's 327 SSX. This sport cruiser is all about cross over styles offering an all in one unique package from a bowrider, sport boat, to an overnight cabin. Chaparral 327 SSX is revolutionary. But uniqueness does not stop alone here with a nice looking standard fiberglass hard top being another cool feature for the 327 SSX. But let gets to the cream of the 327 SSX which is the interior giving an unthinkable practical full beam cabin; which offers a galley, separate head, and L-shaped settee which can transform to a double berth sleeping two. Seeing the 327 SSX above which offers a full deck space, and bow rider environment this is truly unimaginable. Consider the 327 SSX a revolution, which shows how the human imagination can never stop on improving itself. Power for the Chaparral 327 SSX is twin petrol gas engines by Mercruiser or Volvo from 300 up to 430hp.
Technical Data:
LOA - 9.91 m (32.7ft) with bathing platform
Beam - 3.05 m
Draft - 0.98 m
Displacement - 4445 kg dry
Fuel Capacity - 668 l
Water Capacity - 95 l
Accommodation - 2 berths
Engines - 2 x Mercruiser 5.7L 350 Mag 300hp, 6.2L 377 Mag, 320hp, 8.2L Mag DTS 380hp, 8.2L Mag HO DTS 420hp, Volvo 5.7L GI EVC 300hp, 5.7L GXI EVC 320hp, 8.1L GI EVC 375hp, 8.1L GI EVC-D 420hp
Propulsion - dual propeller stern drive Mercruiser Bravo3, Volvo DP
Hull Shape - deep Vee 22 degrees dead rise
Certification - NMMA
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New Model: Chaparral 330 Signature

Spurred by the last year's 310 Signature success, Chaparral took an award winning design and simply made everything bigger and better with the launch of its new 330 Signature. The new 330 Signature combines the comfort of a sport cruiser with the DNA of the world's leading sport boat manufacturer. The end result is a new generation cruiser that showcases Chaparral's passion for innovation, quality and comfort. Space abounds outside with the 330s cockpit having an adjustable captain's bucket and double-wide passenger seat, which complete the cockpit with a U-shaped aft lounge, a high class wet bar and a Power Slide transom seat. A custom hard top is standard and incorporates a central clever walk-thru hatch for easy deck access. Below decks, the 330 sleeps six in total comfort and features a gourmet quality galley and fiberglass inner liner and headliner construction for immaculate fit and finish. Power is six engine choices from Mercruiser and Volvo, with the smallest choice being a twin 200hp diesel, and the largest a double 320hp petrol gas.
Technical Data:
LOA - 10.21 (33.6ft)
Beam - 3.20 m
Draft - 1.04 m
Displacement - 5851 kg dry
Fuel Capacity - 662 l
Water Capacity - 189 l
Accommodation - 4 + 2
Engines - 2 x Mercruiser 5.0L MPI DTS 260hp, 5.7L 350Mag 300hp, Volvo 5.0L GXi 270hp, 5.7L Gi EVC 300hp, 5.7 GXi Ocean X EVC 320hp Petrol, Volvo 2.4L D3 200hp Diesel
Propulsion - Mercruiser Bravo 3, Volvo DP dual propeller stern drive
Hull - vee shape 18 degrees deadrise
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New Model: Chaparral 310 Signature

US boat builder Chaparral presents the new 310 Signature model. This model is the first follow up to the 400 Premiere flagship launched in 2008, and takes full advantage of Chaparral patented Wide Tech technology. The 310 Signature gives style, more storage space, higher cabin headroom, and further performance. Chaparral says that everywhere you look from the helm, transom area, even the galley you see innovation. On the topside, the new 310's standard fiberglass open hard top provides all weather protection and is reminiscent of cruisers ten feet longer and twice as expensive. In the cockpit, you get a feeling of total security wrapped in unmatched luxury. Two cockpit seating options meet every need. The 310 also features a new cabin door, carefree single level cockpit, redefined helm seating and the fine workmanship. Below decks, the 310 Signature offers space efficiency, with sleeping capacity for six. The aft cabin has considerably more headroom than previous offerings and a clever optional air mattress system in the salon eliminates old-fashioned filler cushions on a boat that introduces a space saving power ease forward berth that retracts at the flip of a switch. Showcasing a super clean look, the cabin is built with a fiberglass inner liner that even includes a ceiling liner. An over sized LCD television is mounted on a swivel bracket for viewing in both the salon and forward berth. Fittings are in lighter wood tones of Chaparral's River Cherry cabinetry. Clever touches abound in the 310 Signature use of space like the filler cushion for the aft cabin which is part of the backrest, and the side mount cabin table stows in its own space under the dinette seat. Various power options power the nine metre plus ling 310 Signature sport cruiser from standard twin Mercruiser 220hp to Volvo's 270hp, and a 190hp diesel engines choice.

Technical Data:

LOA - 9.45 m (31ft)

Beam - 3.00 m

Draft - 0.99 m

Displacement - 4808 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 473 l

Water Capacity - 151 l

Accommodation - 6 berths

Engines - 2 x Mercruiser 4.3L MPI 220hp, 5.0L MPI 260hp, Volvo 4.3L GXI MPI 220hp, 5.0L GXI MPI 27-hp, D3 2.4L 190hp

Propulsion - Mercruiser Bravo Three, Volvo DP

Hull Shape - vee with 19 degrees deadrise

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New Model: Chaparral 400 Premiere

Chaparral presents its latest flagship model the 400 Premiere, offering a progressive styled hardtop sports cruiser, showcasing soft European flare with a bold American style. The cockpit gets you covered with a wraparound windshield that fits seamlessly with the hard top, and featuring also a cockpit air conditioning and misting system keeping things cool when the going gets hot. The raised helm is full of technological marvel with an innovative ask any question, sophisticated computerized instrumentation giving the answers. Breaking tradition, premium leather bucket seats offer a form-fitting difference over a standard captain's bench. At speed, get in gear with a sport yacht that runs in every way thanks to Volvo's successful IPS propulsion system, which thanks to joystick maneuverability in even the tightest docking situations, makes this 40 footer easier to operate than most 20-footers. As impressive as the 400 Premiere is topside, its even better down below with luxury at your fingertips in every inch of the way, with finishing in ageless solid wood cabinetry blending with the modern styling of stainless steel to create a unique environment. Its lower deck though is not only luxury but also spacious with a fully equipped galley and overnight accommodations for six, separated in three areas in total comfort. The forward stateroom features an innovative fold out queen sized bed, while on the sides separate rooms house the en-suite head and shower for the owners cabin. The aft mid-ship cabin, also with an en-suite head, and its own entertainment station provides the perfect guest cabin with an l-shaped settee which easily transforms to a double berth.

Technical Data:
LOA - 13 m (42ft)
Beam - 4.06 m
Draft - 1.14 m
Fuel Capacity - 1136 l
Water Capacity - 291 l
Berths - 4 + 2
Engines - Twin Volvo Penta IPS500 370hp, IPS600 435hp
Hull Shape - vee with 18 degrees deadrise aft

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