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Chaparral Vortex 243 VRX

Chaparral’s new jet boat delights with power, comfort and unmistakable style.

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haparral says the new 243 VRX jet is one of the finest

sport boats the company has introduced in its 50-year

history. It only takes one look to see why. Its sweeping design

and integral rear swim platform with rear-facing seating

promise fun in the sun, while the boat’s inviting, open layout

and plush upholstery entice one to step aboard. Take a seat,

push the throttle down and feel the power as twin 200- or

250-hp Rotax 4-TEC ECT engine options put a smile on

your face. This boat is made for enjoying the water, with

an emphasis on family fun.

“The addition of the Aerial Surf Platform option

on the VRX model creates the ultimate wake for wake

surfing,” says Chaparral marketing director Martin Rusin.

“Coupling Chaparral design and quality with a reliable

and proven jet technology in the Rotax powerplant makes

a great combination for boaters on the Great Lakes.”

The 243 VRX has a lot of interior space and makes the

most of it, with seating for 12 and a mountain of storage

space to keep everything tidy. Wraparound lounge seats

in the cockpit are broken only by a transom pass-through,

allowing easy access to the stern, while the copilot gets

an adjustable back cushion that can be set as forward- or

rear-facing. There’s even an enclosed head compartment

for additional comfort on extended cruises. Overhead, a

standard black or white folding arch tower and Bimini

top add the perfect high performance accent.

There’s additional seating in the bow with far more

space than one might expect from a boat this size. An

anchor compartment keeps the hook under control and

houses a convenient ladder that makes re-entry from the

beach super easy. The forward bow cushion can also be

removed to create a huge non-skid step during high traffic

boarding, making it safer and easier to hop aboard.

With twin jet power and 500 ponies waiting in the

engine room, this boat can move. The helm seat is

comfortable, the wheel is perfect and the dash panel

keeps all the important information easily visible. Select

the optional 7-inch Medallion color touch-screen panel

for the ultimate in convenience — it even includes an

integral GPS. ★

SPECIFICATIONS

LOA: 24'3"

Beam: 8'6"

Draft: 1'3"

Weight (dry): 4,000 lbs.

Fuel Capacity: 52 gals.

Power: T-1.5L Rotax

4-TEC 200 ECT

Base Price: $60,595

CHAPARRALBOATS.COM

by Craig Ritchie

BOAT SPOTLIGHT

24 SEPTEMBER 2016 | LAKELANDBOATING.COM

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