looking at buying 2006 Chaparral 220 SSI

[WJL24]

I know most of the things to look for since I've been boating for many years. Just looking for opinions on hours.
Is 396 a lot of hours. Boat is in excellent condition, dry docked.
It has the Merc 350 HP with Bravo 3. I'm also not familiar with the Bravo 3. How is the reliability on those?

 

[wahlejim]

a 13 season boat with 396 hours is about 30 hours per year. I would consider that lightly used, but used enough to keep the engine in working order, boats don't like to sit unused.

Good engine and drive as long as you do the regular maintenance items. It sounds like a nice boat. I am a buyer that always looks for the worst in a used boat and I look for red flags. So far, you haven't presented any.

 

[ThomW]

I'd agree. The hours are nothing to worry about when you think that its spread over 12-13 years! If there are no other issues you see with the boat and motor, then I'd be okay. Bravo 3's are good. Just make sure it was taken care of before dry docking it!

 

[WJL24]

Thanks for your replies. I will scrutinize the boat very thoroughly. This is a major upgrade for me from a1986 Stingray SBV205 that served me well for 14 years.