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Yacht · 28 ft (9 m) · Palm Beach
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Specifiche principali
- Cantiere
- Chaparral
- Modello
- 265 SSi
- Lunghezza
- 28 ft (9 m)
- Ospiti
- 8
Verdetto
The Chaparral 265 SSi is a capable mid-2000s sport cruiser with strong performance, a deep-vee ride, and a well-arranged cockpit for day boating. It is best suited to couples or small groups who value versatile seating, a small cabin, and solid build quality over modern fuel efficiency or large-boat space.
Pro
- +Deep-vee hull with confident ride in chop
- +Strong performance available with V8 power
- +Spacious cockpit for its length
- +Integrated swim platform suits boarding and water access
Contro
- −Cabin is small for overnight comfort
- −Fuel economy can be modest with larger engines
- −Age-related maintenance may be significant on a 2006 boat
- −Not ideal for buyers wanting true family-cruiser space
The Chaparral 265 SSi is a 26-foot-class fiberglass sport cruiser that was positioned as a premium day boat with overnight capability. Public listings and tests show an 8'6" beam, a deep-vee hull, and stern-drive power options up to roughly 375 hp, which gives it a more serious performance profile than many runabouts of similar size.
On the water, the 265 SSi is known for lively acceleration and a confident ride, especially when equipped with larger Volvo Penta V8 packages and DuoProp drives. That setup improves midrange punch and handling, while the deep-vee hull helps it stay composed in short chop; the tradeoff is higher fuel burn when running the stronger engines hard.
Comfort is good for a boat of this size, with a social cockpit layout, sun and seating options, and an integrated swim platform that works well for sandbar and island trips. The cabin exists more for short stays and shelter than for true cruising luxury, so livability is limited compared with larger express cruisers.
Value is mixed but respectable in the used market. The 265 SSi offers strong brand appeal, good performance, and useful day-boat features, yet buyers should budget carefully for engine, drive, and general age-related maintenance on a 2006 example.
