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-: Hi I'm Randy Vance for Boating Magazine.
Chaparral has expanded their SSI line to bring
moderately priced boats to new boaters.
This is the 23 and it's the stern drive version.
Now a lot of boaters prefer a stern drive.
Because it gives you a clean transom platform.
Which makes it a lotta fun when you're swimming
off the platform at anchor, or you've got the boat
pushed up on the beach.
It's 240 horsepower by Volvo Penta
which includes power steering
and a super smooth throttle and shift.
You've got good control of that throttle and shift.
Thanks to the coaming bolster right here
that you rest your elbow on.
It drops that throttle right into your hand.
Now the option Garmin display makes
this helm extremely handsome.
It's a touchscreen system with plenty of charts built in.
Sonar.
And it will also display the engine gauges.
You've got a brow over it to shield it.
And there's analog gauges on either side.
To crown it all off, we've got a 3-spoke tilt wheel.
Now the custom bucket seats are optional
with the flip up bolsters.
It's a nice feature.
It gives you added elevation when you're docking.
And I like the outboard version of the 23 SSI.
For this has boarding steps on the starboard and the port.
Flip up the cushions.
You can also prop them up and it makes lounges
that face to the port or to the starboard.
Underneath you've got a ton of storage.
And underneath the transom seats
there's a cooler in the center
and dry storage compartments on either side.
Now the swim platform is covered in Sea Deck
for secured footing and for comfort.
There's a 3-step stainless steel boarding ladder
there for safety and for re-boarding
when you're wake boarding, water skiing or tubing.
For wake boarding or water skiing, this boat's equipped
with the optional wake board tower.
It goes up and down with the touch of electric button.
So that you can get under low bridges
and store it in your garage.
Like all the 23 SSIs, the forward seating area
is spacious and luxurious.
The vinyl looks awesome.
The stitching is straight and true.
There are stereo speakers up here.
Stainless steel cup holders and the grab rails.
Easy to reach to help secure the ride.
We also got an anchor locker at the bow.
And under the center cushion is a small cooler.
There's storage under the port and starboard seats as well.
Now there's an optional center cushion
to convert the forward seating area to a sun area.
But you can also add the option cocktail table,
either here at the front or astern.
Now the 23 SSI is a great performer
with this Volvo Penta 240 horsepower engine.
The stern drive configuration is preferred
for boaters who wanna swim and hang out on the platform.
It's uninterrupted for the outboard.
But the outboard version happens to be preferred
by coastal boaters who are boating in salt water.
And want the easy opportunity to flush the boat
at the end of the day.
I'm Randy Vance for Boating Magazine.
And this is the Chaparral 23 SSI.
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