2015 Chaparral 243 Vortex VRX twin 250's

[James Bertschi]

this may sound pretty stupid, but I have no idea where to look to see the engine hours? heck, I haven't even been able to link my bluetooth iphone to the radio.

does the touch screen have a spot that tells each engines hours ? or do I have to get it hooked up to a computer/hand held from a tech?

 

[Bryan mazanec]

It does, on the main home screen, click on the fuel level, this will show you basic info like hours, current fuel economy, top speed and total miles, etc.

 

[jasper081377]

You'll love it. I've got a 223 with only twin 150's and still love mine. Except mine is all shrink wrapped up now for about 4 moe months. Where you at? Looks cold but drivable.

i need help!!!! about to purchase a brand new 2015 VR with twin 150s supercharged, my fear is they will not have enough power..... am I wrong to think this?yes I know its 2019 however found a dealer that has one that has never been in the water and is literally giving it away.

 

[Speedling]

i need help!!!! about to purchase a brand new 2015 VR with twin 150s supercharged, my fear is they will not have enough power..... am I wrong to think this?yes I know its 2019 however found a dealer that has one that has never been in the water and is literally giving it away.

150's are not supercharged.
They will be fine just not a rocket and if you do wake sports it may be lackluster.
You will save on gas though!

 

[Speedling]

Oh, and please do a very thorough water test and ask for extra warranty.

 

[BobJohnson]

150's are not supercharged.
They will be fine just not a rocket and if you do wake sports it may be lackluster.
You will save on gas though!

@jasper081377 As said above, if it’s supercharged it’s either a 200 or 250 hp engine. Here’s a sheet on the engines Link .

I do have the twin 150’s. The only time I’ve wanted more hp is for top end speed. But that’s just for when I want to push it. I get 40mph with my set up but 99% of time I am cruising at 30-35 at most. My boat jumps out of water onto plane. I have slalomed skied behind it with 4 adults and couple teens in boat, and I’m 6’ 200+ — so it has power.

Definitely get it in the water and try it out. I think you’ll never satisfied and if they’re selling it at a good price that’s great too! Let us know how it goes.

 

[Speedling]

i need help!!!! about to purchase a brand new 2015 VR with twin 150s supercharged, my fear is they will not have enough power..... am I wrong to think this?yes I know its 2019 however found a dealer that has one that has never been in the water and is literally giving it away.

You didn't say what size boat either. Bigger boat will want more power.
My 212ss with twin 160hp does great all around but only 21' the bigger boats do fine too but also have the room for more people, more gear, etc. More weight = less speed and worse mileage.

 

[Beachbummer]

Please be nice and gentle to the boats, I like to buy them cheap and used.... See you in 6-10 years.

 

[jasper081377]

150's are not supercharged.
They will be fine just not a rocket and if you do wake sports it may be lackluster.
You will save on gas though!

After researching I’m aware the 150s are not supercharged. The boat has the supercharged badging and the engine covers say supercharged. However the build sheet states it has Twin Rotax 150s......something isn’t right and it looks like the build sheet maybe wrong. Going back this weekend to inspect the motors to see if they have super chargers. If they do I’m gonna probably take it. It will come with the full warranty that will start date of purchase as if it was purchased in 2015. If anything looks fishy then I’ll just walk away from it.

 

[jasper081377]

You didn't say what size boat either. Bigger boat will want more power.
My 212ss with twin 160hp does great all around but only 21' the bigger boats do fine too but also have the room for more people, more gear, etc. More weight = less speed and worse mileage.

It’s a 223, 22 footer