Construction quality on Chaparral boats?

[BlackRocket]

In general; how do the Chaparral boats compare to the Regal, Sea Ray or Wellcraft boats?

Looking at a 2001 Chaparral Signature 240 Express Cruiser that has the 7.4 Mercruiser 320 HP motor and 200 hrs. They are asking $21,000 and are stating that this is a low price. Comes with a galv. trailer.

I like the looks of the Chaparral boats and the price seems less than a comparable Regal or Sea Ray. Are the Chaparral's the Chevrolet of the manufactured boat industry where the Regal's and Sea Ray's are the BMW's and Mercedes?

Thanks!

 

[TilliamWe]

Re: Construction quality on Chaparral boats?

Better than Wellcraft, comparable to Sea Ray & Regal.

No such thing as a 320hp 7.4 in 2001.

 

[lkbum]

Re: Construction quality on Chaparral boats?

I've owned Sea Rays and currently own a 2001 Chaparral 280 SSi, and have a couple of friends with Regals (Mid Cabin adn Ski boat). In my opinion, current years are all about the same. None fall into the BMW or Mercedes, but they are a cut above the Chevy comparison. I would reserve Lexus category for Cobalt. Check this link on a Cobalt on ebay, lots of nice pics, video and one of the best deals I've ever seen on one. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2007-COBALT-323-CRUISER-GEN-A-C-TWIN-375-HP-NO-RESERVE-/130457248551?pt=Power_Motorboats&hash=item1e5fdba327

 

[BlackRocket]

Re: Construction quality on Chaparral boats?

Thanks for the info; Regal looks nice but I am only budgeted for around $25,000