Chaparral 250 Suncoast Review

It’s hard to not admire Chaparral. As one of America’s top boat builders, this company understands exactly what its customers want. Let’s be honest – we all have those times when we’re just not willing to compromise. If that feeling comes along while you’re shopping for a boat, then maybe it’s time to look at the Chaparral 250 Suncoast.

For starters, this is a big boat so there’s no reason to leave anyone behind. Stretching 24 feet, 10 inches in length and riding on a full 8-foot, 6-inch beam, the big Chaparral gives you your cake and lets you eat it too, being spacious enough to accommodate up to 14 people, yet still easy to tow without needing a semi or an oversized vehicle permit. It’s 4,100-pound dry weight is well within the capabilities of any pickup and simple enough to launch just about anywhere, so there’s no need to compromise on where you can or can’t go either.

Upholstery work on the 250 Suncoast’s seating is top-notch, with tight stitching and sumptuous comfort guaranteed.

The Chaparral 250 Suncoast’s offshore hull features a full 20-degree deadrise, so this boat can handle big water with ease. And, with its generous 75-gallon fuel capacity, you’ve got the range to stay out and play all day. Again, no compromises required.

If you think it all sounds good so far, just wait till you step aboard.

Attention to detail has long been a Chaparral hallmark, as evidenced by the thoughtful inclusion of a bow door to protect passengers on cold days.

Seating is always a big deal on any boat, and this is one area where the big Chaparral truly shines. Even with its extensive seating spaces, the boat still feels open and spacious throughout, and a big part of that is thanks to Chaparral’s imaginative interior design. By paying careful attention to how components are positioned in the hull, the Chaparral 250 Suncoast takes full advantage of interior space that would otherwise be inaccessible, giving buyers more interior room than they would ever expect.

Take a close look at the seating upholstery while you’re at it. Beautifully crafted with tight stitching and fresh, modern coverings that stay cool in the sun, the seating on this boat is very much a major highlight.

The Oasis Lounge offers forward-facing or aft-facing seating for maximum versatility.

That’s especially true up in the bow, where generous wrap-around lounges and Chaparral’s innovative space-finding engineering allows comfy seating for four adults – with room to spare. There’s even room to install a removable table. Of course the forward-facing lounges come with fold-down arm rests and full coaming for added comfort, while a pair of stereo speakers and multiple drink holders turn the bow into a party zone where everyone will want to hang out.

Sharp-eyed buyers will spot the recessed internal grab rails – stainless steel, of course – for added security while underway. There’s even a cockpit door, which can be closed together with the walk-through windshield for added protection against cool air when boating early or late in the season.

A removable, pedestal-mount cockpit table mounts to the side of the seats in order to preserve foot space. It can also mount up in the bow.

Peek under the seat cushions and you’ll find oversized storage compartments, thanks to the boat’s deep-V hull design. There’s even space for both an anchor locker and a bow boarding ladder that telescopes right into the water.

The aft cockpit gets a very similar treatment, with super-comfy wrap-around seating, provision for the pedestal-mount table, a reversible port-side seat – called the Oasis Lounge – with forward-facing or aft-facing comfort, and snap-in carpet underfoot.

Even the 250 Chaparral’s head compartment is elegant, with a solid-surface counter, residential-style sink and elegant wood accents.

Of course, the Chaparral 250 Suncoast doesn’t neglect the driver here. The gorgeous, stitched dash and elegant chrome-on-black sport steering wheel perfectly frame Chaparral’s Command Link digital gauge package, which keeps the driver informed with real-time stats on all boat systems and operating conditions. Centered on the helm is a flush-mount multi-function display, leaving plenty of space on the lower left side for the stereo control head where anyone on board can easily access it. Fit and finish is pure Chaparral – in other words, absolutely flawless.

The driver isn’t neglected, with a super-comfy Captain’s chair with an adjustable bolster.

The same can be said for the head compartment concealed within the port-side console. It takes a lot to get people excited about a washroom, but with its wood accents, solid-surface counter, residential-style sink and remarkable attention to detail, even the head deserves special mention on the 250 Suncoast.

Capable of handling outboards of up to 300 horsepower, the Chaparral 250 Suncoast has the credentials to raise plenty of smiles when the time comes to put the hammer down. With a single Yamaha F300 on the transom, this is a legitimate 50 mph boat that will plane in the blink of an eye and slalom with the best of them, so there are no compromises in terms of performance either.

The elegantly designed dash features Chaparral’s Command Link digital gauge package.

Not ready to give up anything in your quest for the perfect family runabout? The Chaparral 250 Suncoast checks all the boxes while skipping nothing – truly a boat built without compromise for those who only want the best.