Chaparral hull design

[Aquaman]

I read in another topic that Chaparrals were heavy because of the way they were built. I can't seem to find the original post so can anyone here confirm,explain, or deny this statement?

 

[DJ]

Re: Chaparral hull design

Chap's are good boats. They never scrimped on materials to build them.

Heavy? Who's to say? Only a scale will determine that.

Chap's are worth the rebuild, IMHO.

 

[strizzy]

Re: Chaparral hull design

Well there are lots of different models out there... and they use to have a "cheap" line and a nice line. My parents have a 186 SS which has a deep haul and an all glass floor making for a heavier boat. I have seen a lot of bots go through the shop, chappies are really nice, great looking, fit and finish, and that thing most companies have forgot about, great layout.

 

[KCook]

Re: Chaparral hull design

Comparing cruiser weights does not suggest Chaps are exceptionally heavy -

Chaparral 240 ---- 5377
Crownline 250 ---- 6400
Doral Monticello -- 6390
Four Winns 258 -- 6220
Regal 2565 -------- 5960
Rinker 250 -------- 6350
Stingray 240 ------ 4605

Kelly Cook