Please select your home edition
Edition
C-Tech 2021 (Spars-QFX Racer) 728x90 TOP

Chaparral Australia gearing up for new jet boat range

by Dani Limback on 14 Jan 2014
The new Vortex Chaparral Australia
Chaparral have entered the jet boat market with the announcement of an agreement with BRP to power a brand new line of jet boats slated for official release over the coming months.

The first boat, currently undergoing performance testing, was shown to a select group of dealers in mid December where test drives were also offered. Chaparral Australia was included in that group and has reported stunning performance from the first and smallest of the three new models to hit the water.

Scott O’Hare from Chaparral Australia said 'When we were told about Chaparral’s entry into the jet boat market we had concerns about economy, reliability, noise and low speed handling. In all areas Chaparral and BRP have not just solved these issues but have raised the bar; with engine redesigns that boost reliability backed up with an exclusive three year warranty and with Chaparral’s engineers developing a new docking system that hugely improves low speed manoeuvrability, as well as working overtime to get the noise levels down.

'The new jet boat range is more about offering a mainstream alternative to family boating with all of the benefits of Chaparral’s renowned innovation, quality and performance, mixed with the stunning handling and go anywhere capabilities of jet propulsion. The Rotax light weight 4 stroke engines matched with our brand new hull design will make these the most economical jet boats on the market,' said O’Hare.

Scheduled to debut at 15 boat shows across the U.S in early 2014, the just-christened 203 Vortex is the first in a three-boat series that also will include the 223 Vortex and 243 Vortex.


Family features such as wet bars and toilets will be offered in the larger boats with all models boasting class leading deck layouts, high performance & economical hulls and stunning up to the minute graphics. At this stage the Australian distribution of the Vortex range is to be determined with both the existing Chaparral network and the previous SeaDoo jet boat dealers in the mix.

Alan Villemure, Vice President and General Manager of BRP’s marine propulsion division, said; 'BRP is excited to begin this relationship with Chaparral, a company with a proud heritage, excellent reputation and one that shares our commitment to the marine industry. We believe that this strategic relationship promises to deliver consumers a best-in-class boating experience that is supported by an outstanding dealer network.'

The inclusion of the Vortex jet boats takes the Chaparral/ Robalo range up to 47 models with entry level H2o sport and Ski/fish bowriders, SSi premium bowriders, Sunesta deck boats, Xtreme saltwater wake boats, SSX premium sports and Signature Cruiser range along with the Robalo fleet of outboard hulls with centre console, dual console bowrider and walkaround cabin boats.

'We are excited with what R&D are working on for 2014/15; we know there will be some other surprises to round out our 50th anniversary year and can’t wait to share them with our Australian and New Zealand customers,' said O’Hare.

'Chaparral and Robalo are both number one in market share in the US at the moment which is testament to the innovative R&D team and production crew who strive to build better performing boats of the highest quality.'

For more information on the Chaparral and Robalo range of boats visit www.chaparralboats.com or www.robalo.com
To find your local dealer call Chaparral Australia on (03) 9397 6977.-

Sea Sure 2025Hyde Sails 2024 - One DesignP&B

Related Articles

RS Tera Open at Gurnard Sailing Club
Southern Southern Region Traveller Series finally underway Following the cancellation of both the Warsash and Felpham RS Tera Open meetings due to strong winds, the RS Tera Southern Southern Region Traveller Series kicked off at Gurnard SC on the Isle of Wight on Saturday June 14.
Posted today at 6:21 am
J/24 UK Nationals at Brixham
Title goes down to a photo finish in the final race Four J/24s sailed round from Plymouth for the event, leaving 9 to be craned in on the 40 tonne crane. A fun fact about Brixham is that it was the landing site for William of Orange during the Glorious Revolution in 1688.
Posted today at 5:24 am
31st Block Island Race Week Day 2
Regatta Craft Mixers Race Day turns up the heat Regatta Craft Mixers Race Day turned up the heat at Block Island Race Week—literally. The Island was not spared from the heat wave sweeping the East Coast this week, but that did not put a stop to the action out on the water.
Posted today at 12:14 am
Triple amputee crosses Pacific solo & unsupported
33-year-old former Army rifleman from Doncaster, Craig Wood, has today made history 33-year-old former Army rifleman from Doncaster, Craig Wood, has today made history by becoming the world's first triple amputee to sail solo, non-stop and unsupported across the Pacific.
Posted on 24 Jun
Kieler Woche Day 5
Tuesday served as a warm-up for the hot finale of Kieler Woche Sophie Steinlein and Catherine Bartelheimer from Bavaria in the skiff, as well as Kiel native Fabian Wolf on the foiling windsurf board, will enter Wednesday's (June 25) medal races as leaders.
Posted on 24 Jun
iQFOiL International Games at Kiel day 4
Medal series line-up confirmed as wind hits hard in Kiel The fourth and penultimate day of the 3rd iQFOiL International Games in Kiel delivered full-throttle action as athletes across the Senior, Youth, and Junior fleets raced to secure their spots in the all-important Medal Series.
Posted on 24 Jun
44Cup Marstrand 2025 starts tomorrow
Fleet back up to 12 on eve of breezy Marstrand event While the RC44s were up to 11 for the last event in Porto Cervo, for this week's 44Cup Marstrand, scheduled to set sail tomorrow from the breezy west coast of Sweden, the fleet has now grown to 12.
Posted on 24 Jun
Charlie Dalin forced to cancel his 2025 season
Sam Goodchild and Loïs Berrehar to helm MACIF Santé Prévoyance for the Transat Café L'OR Due to health reasons, Charlie Dalin has been forced to cancel his 2025 season. However, in close consultation with his team, the skipper of the IMOCA MACIF Santé Prévoyance and Macif have decided to maintain the ambitious racing schedule.
Posted on 24 Jun
200 entries registered and a new rock concert
For the 2025 Taittinger RSYC Regatta With registration for the 2025 Taittinger Royal Solent Yacht Club Regatta closing at midnight on Wednesday 25 June, the current total of entries for two days of racing in the Western Solent based in Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, stands at 200.
Posted on 24 Jun
A bold start for Foiling Week 2025
The opening phase of racing has already delivered record-breaking numbers The twelfth edition of Foiling Week has kicked off with a consistent schedule and strong support from the global foiling community.
Posted on 24 Jun