2014 Chaparral 246 SSi-the only one with an "ELITE" package for sale in the U.S.

Description

Up for sale is a stunningly beautiful 2014 Chaparral 246 SSI open-bow family day cruiser complete with enclosed changing room and pump-out head. This awesome boat is black with white bottom (never painted) and deck that features the optional “Wide-Band Sport Stripe”. The interior is black and white, as well. The most notable point about this boat, that sets it apart from other 2014 Chaparral 246 SSI boats, is the fact that this particular example features the “ELITE PACKAGE”. This is the top option package that Chaparral offered in that year and it’s nearly impossible to find. In fact, when I purchased it, as well as today, it was/is the only one in the country for sale with this package.

Specifically, the “Elite” package offers the following options above and beyond the “Deluxe” and “Preferred” packages (which are also included in the “Elite” package): Bow Filler Cushion, Granite Countertop, High-Polish Stainless Steel Sink, Teak-Look Floor in the Enclosed Head, Premium Sound Upgrade with Amplifier (Wet Sounds Amplifier, Sub-Woofer, and Speakers), Sirius Satellite Tuner with Antenna, Swim Platform Logo Mat, Dual Batteries with Crossover Switch, Elite Badging, and Halon Automatic Fire Extinguisher System.

The “Deluxe” package includes: “Preferred Package” plus: Premium Bucket Seats, Snap-In Cockpit Carpet, Leather Steering Wheel, Air Pump, Deluxe Badging (replaced by “Elite” badging when included in the “Elite” package), Ameritex canvas Cockpit Cover, and Ameritex canvas Bow Cover.

For the record, the “Preferred” package includes: Digital Depth Gauge, Transom Tilt Switch, Transom Stereo Remote and Helm Stereo Remote, Docking Lights, Pull-Up Cleats (8 – including Swim Platform), Stainless Steel Speaker Covers, Bow Scuff Plate, and Galvanized Anchor.

This Chaparral 246 SSI is powered by a Volvo Penta 300 horsepower 5.7 liter V8 engine with Volvo Penta Duo Prop out-drive featuring stainless steel props. This gets the boat up on plane very quickly and propels the boat to a top speed of just under 50 mph with 2 people and gear on the boat. When you push the button to electrically lift the engine hatch you’ll notice that the engine is clean enough to eat off of. In fact, the entire boat is clean, detailed, and ready to go for the next owner. Note that this beautiful 2014 Chaparral 246 SSI family day cruiser ONLY HAS85 TOTAL HOURS on the boat and engine.

Moving along, a black Ameritex canvas Bimini top, including the boot and stainless steel frame, is included in the sale. There’s also a wind dodger that mounts to the header of the windshield and zips to the Bimini top in case you run into rough weather or rain. You’ll also appreciate the white oval table with stainless steel mounting bracket that can be used either in the bow or cockpit of the boat (utilizing 1 of 2 separate stainless steel mounts).

There are many “extras” included with the sale since I’m retiring from boating. Such things as life vests, oars, safety kit, extra anchor, ropes, bumpers, and a brand new (unused) 28 quart Coleman Marine Cooler. While the boat is stored inside for the winter (paid for until 4-1-18) it’s covered by a full Vehicore storage cover (brand new). Boat is able to be shown most anytime with adequate notice.

Also included in the sale is a black Phoenix dual axle trailer, model L22-50 TTB, featuring aluminum step plates, custom aluminum wheels, trailer-mounted spare wheel & tire, and a fold-away trailer tongue. I even bought custom white vinyl wheel/tire covers for the off season to protect the trailer brakes, wheels, and tires. Speaking of tires, they’re like new as I only used the trailer to put the boat in our lake in the spring and take it out in the fall.Of course, the boat sits on the trailer during winter storage as well. Furthermore, the boat sat on our 5,000 lb. hydraulic lift which is also for sale (at a reduced price) to whoever buys the boat.

The capacity of this boat is 14 people and 2006 lbs. It weighs 4,400 lbs. dry and the maximum draft is 34”. Fuel capacity is 65 gallons while water capacity for the faucet in the sink and wash-off sprayer on the swim platform is 10 gallons. One of the more unique features of the boat is that there are fuel filler caps on both sides in the stern so no matter what side of the dock you’re on you’ll be able to gas up without moving the boat to the other side of the gas dock. I also have the full owner’s manual package with 18.5” x 15.0” blue Chaparral canvas satchel carrying case.

The remainder of the original 5-year extended coverage “Premiere Protection Program" is available for only a $100 transfer fee. This provides “worry-free” protection, via the Chaparral Premier Limited Warranty Agreement, for most aspects of the boat until 7-2-2019.

Please note that this boat has NEVER been in salt water and always used in fresh water only. It’s always been stored on the lift high and dry under the canopy of our hydraulic boat lift when not in use. The hull of this boat, like a Cobalt boat, has a Kevlar-reinforced hull. In fact, please go to the Chaparral website and look at all the features and benefits of their entire line up; I found this step very informative before I purchased the boat. Finally, according to the former owner, the boat was purchased at a price of just under $78,000 (sold brand new at a boat show discount). List price was over $90,000, including the trailer.

Please ask any and all questions via the eBay “ask a question” format. Furthermore, I do not require the help of a boat brokerage firm to sell my boat so please do not contact me if that’s your goal. Listing can be removed at any time as this boat is for sale via other advertising sources.

PS: Please note that I used MS Paint to hide the boat registration numbers and there are no defects where the numbers normally appear even though it may look like there’s a flaw in the finish at that spot.