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haparral sports boats
are well established in
Australia. It is the top
manufacturer of 18-35ft
sports boats in the US,
which is mindboggling when you
consider the size of the Yankee market
and the quantity of quality opposition.
Since its inception in 1965, Chaparral
has retained its individual flavour
based on exceptional quality and
homegrown credibility. It’s also proud
to employ second and third-generation
boat builders, knowing they all take
immense pride in their expertise.
An inspection immediately reveals
the Chaparral quality, and you
certainly feel it every time you get
behind the wheel. All Chaparral boats
have a confident yet playful attitude,
combining premium construction
with ultimate comfort and safety. Then
there’re the ergonomics and aesthetics- yep, I love Chaparral Boats.
However, there are changes afoot at
Chaparral. Its success until now has
concentrated on stern-drive models,
but while these designs continue to
develop and thrive, modern fuel-
efficient outboards, forward-facing
drives and jet power mean there are
now some versatile alternatives turning
the world of traditional sports boating
upside-down. Yet Chaparral is once
again at the forefront of development
and proud to announce the arrival of
its expanded range.
I had the pleasure to drive two of
the new models prior to the official
Australian release, and was then treated
to an invitation to the third Secret
Men’s Business, a gathering of boating
media identities where we got to play
with some marvellous and progressive
new products, hosted by the Australian
Chaparral and Robalo distributors. And
ignore the name – there were some
lovely women present as well!SECRET
Men’s Business
2017
THE HUGE U.S. MARKET GETS CONSTANT
MODEL AND RANGE REFRESHMENTS, SO WE
SENT BEAR FOR, UM, REFRESHMENTS WITH
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