Exstended V-Plan Centerline length... it's a vital factor in performance and ride comfort and also one of the most important ingredients in determining a boats' price. Unfortunately in this era where extended dive platforms have mysteriously become a very misleading part of a boat's centerline length, there are a large number of builders that claim one length and deliver another. Not Chaparral. Chaparral's award winning Extended V-Plane running surface is a no-nonsense approach to bottom design. Unlike rivals that come up as much as two feet short in the critical area where fiberglass meets water, our award-winning Extended V-Plane running surface stretches full length. Consequently, every inch of fiberglass is always at work whether you're on a carefree cruise or motoring full speed ahead in whitecap water. Extended V-Plane works. No steps. Nothing radical. Just sound engineering that has been time-tested to provide optimum performance in all types of water and weather conditions. Quicker Planing Times We too have seen our share of deckboats lumbering to get on plane with their bow pointing skyward as the engines rev and the visibility is lost. Not so on a Chaparral. Quicker planing times mean improved visibility in crowded waterways and better mileage so you'll spend less tim at the fuel dock. Balanced Tracking Pick your compass heading, a full length bottom design is more sure and true in the shifting water patterns that are a fact of life on the water. Added Stability Shifting weight loads are a fact of life on a deckboat. People are always on the move. Our full length design, along with a Sunesta's stabilizing bottom, adds an extra measure of balance while diving, fishing or swimming and at speed. Improved Fuel Economy When a boat runs efficiently it burns less gas. It's that simple. Additionally, because our deckboats stay on plane at lower speeds than rival offerings, you can pull wakeboarders or knee skiers while significantly lowering your fuel bills. Precision Cornering Whether you're running straight ahead to your destination or carving a change of direction turn, we've precision engineered the chines, keel and strakes to work in perfect harmony to create the most controllable ride possible. Wider Longer and Deeper Our extended V-Plane bottom design not only pays dividends in performance, but also in interior design. Because our boats are wider, longer and deeper you'll enjoy more legroom, added storage space and a drier ride. Dash Board Wood Grain Dash Panels Made of Aluminum Made of aluminum, our high quality dash panels hold their shape and won’t warp or buckle under intense summer heat. Additionally, we use an elegant wood grain finish on our dash panels for style and to further reduce bothersome glare. Two Toned Color Helm Color-matched to either our platinum or champagne interior options, our SSi helm consoles are easy on the eyes and provide better instrument visibility than possible on a rival stark white dash. 12-Volt Outlets You’ll have no problem finding a place to plug in your cell phone or remote spotlight. Outlets are located on the dash and the entertainment center for easy access. Transducer Chaparral mounts it’s depth gauge transducer directly through the bottom for the most accurate and dependable depth readings. Rivals simply glue the transducer inside the hull where air voids in the hull can cause false readings. Circuit Breakers Unlike bothersome fuses, our circuit breakers are clearly identified and work with color coordinated wiring harnesses to create the optimum electrical system. JBL CD With Water Resistant Speakers Our premium quality sound system includes a JBL CD unit with water resistant JBL speakers that are positioned for maximum stereo separation. On most models the stereo is mounted in the head for protection from the weather with a remote panel on the dash for access by all. On some models, a transom remote is also available. Glass Lenses High quality glass lens instruments weather better and provide more visual clarity while preventing the irritating cracking and condensation build-up so commonplace with inexpensive plastic lens gauges. Additionally, we include a digital hour meter, a mahogany steering wheel and mount our compass so you can enjoy an easy line of sight. Water Tight Connectors To increase the dependability of your onboard electrical system and to help resist corrosion in even the most demanding saltwater environments, our new connectors provide a waterproof seal that provides more protection than a splice or butt connection. Constant Light Rocker Switches On an SSi sportboat when the sun goes down, your day on the water doesn’t have to end. Our rocker switches have a positive tactile feel and are always illuminated for quick identification, not just when activated like rivals. Interior Wood Grain Dash Panels Made of Aluminum Made of aluminum, our high quality dash panels hold their shape and won’t warp or buckle under intense summer heat. Additionally, we use an elegant wood grain finish on our dash panels for style and to further reduce bothersome glare. Two Toned Color Helm Color-matched to either our platinum or champagne interior options, our SSi helm consoles are easy on the eyes and provide better instrument visibility than possible on a rival stark white dash. 12-Volt Outlets You’ll have no problem finding a place to plug in your cell phone or remote spotlight. Outlets are located on the dash and the entertainment center for easy access. Transducer Chaparral mounts it’s depth gauge transducer directly through the bottom for the most accurate and dependable depth readings. Rivals simply glue the transducer inside the hull where air voids in the hull can cause false readings. Circuit Breakers Unlike bothersome fuses, our circuit breakers are clearly identified and work with color coordinated wiring harnesses to create the optimum electrical system. JBL CD With Water Resistant Speakers Our premium quality sound system includes a JBL CD unit with water resistant JBL speakers that are positioned for maximum stereo separation. On most models the stereo is mounted in the head for protection from the weather with a remote panel on the dash for access by all. On some models, a transom remote is also available. Glass Lenses High quality glass lens instruments weather better and provide more visual clarity while preventing the irritating cracking and condensation build-up so commonplace with inexpensive plastic lens gauges. Additionally, we include a digital hour meter, a mahogany steering wheel and mount our compass so you can enjoy an easy line of sight. Water Tight Connectors To increase the dependability of your onboard electrical system and to help resist corrosion in even the most demanding saltwater environments, our new connectors provide a waterproof seal that provides more protection than a splice or butt connection. Constant Light Rocker Switches On an SSi sportboat when the sun goes down, your day on the water doesn’t have to end. Our rocker switches have a positive tactile feel and are always illuminated for quick identification, not just when activated like rivals. Construction Unlike leading rivals, we have no problem peeling back the gelcoat and showing you what our boats are made of. Our “put the strength where you need it” quad-radial lamination process starts with an advanced-technology, NPG polyester gelcoat for superior resistance to yellowing, fading and chalking. Next we add alternating layers of woven roving and fiberglass mat in the hull to create a Quad-Radial lamination system that keeps the strength up and the weight down. To help prevent bottom blisters, we use Hydropel, a modified acrylic epoxy resin in the hull skin coat of our boats because of its superior bonding characteristics and exceptional flex. Next, we add Spray Core 2000 syntactic foam in the sidewalls to prevent woven roving print through. Triple Fastened Stainless Rub Rail When our eye-catching stainless steel rub rail goes on, we incorporate a triple fastening system to ensure a secure fit between the deck and hull for added structural integrity. We use the same rail on our activity platform. Self Bailing Cockpit Drainage System On select models we use a unique molded cockpit drainage system whereby excess water is routed into floor scuppers then directly overboard. Because water isn’t channeled into the bilge, you never have to worry about rain or incidental water should the battery lose power. UL Approved Diamond Non-Skid Our innovative UL Approved Diamond Non-Skid provides extremely sure footing, feels comfortable against bare feet and is easier to keep clean than silica non-skid that traps sand, grease and dirt.