Chaperral vs Regal

Toyorelle · 02-18-2016, 04:58 PM

I have a 2006 Chaparral 256 SSI. We absolutely love it. It's about a '27 LOA. Handles every situation out on the lake without an issue including what seemed to be some 3 foot swells on real bad days. Since we've had it, even my parents will ride in the bow when it's choppy. They wouldn't even think of it back when we had an 18 footer. Has plenty of room for storage, the vaccu flush toilet is a bonus. Have had 13 or so people on it on busy weekends in the summer. Can't say anything bad about it over the past 10 years. Hope that helps!

Winnisquamer · 02-18-2016, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Toyorelle

I have a 2006 Chaparral 256 SSI. We absolutely love it. It's about a '27 LOA. Handles every situation out on the lake without an issue including what seemed to be some 3 foot swells on real bad days. Since we've had it, even my parents will ride in the bow when it's choppy. They wouldn't even think of it back when we had an 18 footer. Has plenty of room for storage, the vaccu flush toilet is a bonus. Have had 13 or so people on it on busy weekends in the summer. Can't say anything bad about it over the past 10 years. Hope that helps!

18 footer I don't blame them. We had one for half a season and traded up, even on Winnisquam it got thrown around, couldn't imagine that boat on the big lake. The 256ssi is sweet

drwamcross · 02-18-2016, 06:10 PM

As you probably know, Fay's is a Chaparall dealer located on the lake in Gilford. I bought a 235SSI cuddy cabin in 2005 from Sean and love it. At the time, I went to the boat show and the Chaparall's were displayed by Russo Marine in Medford, MA. When I went to Fay's, I got an even better price than the boat show special pricing. Fay's now also attends at the boat show and Sean is there for the duration. When he gets back, I would speak to him about a test drive on the lake for the Chaparall in which you are interested. I did that with a boat in 2005 but things may have changed.

VitaBene · 02-19-2016, 07:04 AM

After looking at both online, it looks like regardless of your choice, you will be styling on the lake!!

GodSmile · 02-19-2016, 07:22 AM

I've boated out of both Silver Sands and Fays. I've owned a Chaparral and really love the brand. Well built and with nice features. Handled winni well.
Never owned a Regal but have tried out a few and was impressed. I'd echo a visit to Fay's to test drive a Chap. Sean and Peter are both great to work with.

Rinkerguy · 02-19-2016, 03:06 PM

I have driven both Chaparrel and Regal Bow Riders

Love the step hull on the Regals, once you are on the step hull it's a different type of plane. Great on gas, and bullet proof quality

Leoskeys · 02-19-2016, 06:19 PM

I like my Regal, a few minor issues, but 80 hours in I'm happy. I test drove the 2500 and liked it, especially the style and Stern with the sun area. We ended up going with a bigger Regal, but I think you'll be happy.

02-18-2016, 04:58 PM	#1
Toyorelle Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dracut / West Alton Posts: 37 Thanks: 12 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	2006 Chaparral 256 SSI I have a 2006 Chaparral 256 SSI. We absolutely love it. It's about a '27 LOA. Handles every situation out on the lake without an issue including what seemed to be some 3 foot swells on real bad days. Since we've had it, even my parents will ride in the bow when it's choppy. They wouldn't even think of it back when we had an 18 footer. Has plenty of room for storage, the vaccu flush toilet is a bonus. Have had 13 or so people on it on busy weekends in the summer. Can't say anything bad about it over the past 10 years. Hope that helps!

02-18-2016, 06:10 PM	#3
drwamcross Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 42 Thanks: 1 Thanked 27 Times in 9 Posts	Chaparral Test Drive As you probably know, Fay's is a Chaparall dealer located on the lake in Gilford. I bought a 235SSI cuddy cabin in 2005 from Sean and love it. At the time, I went to the boat show and the Chaparall's were displayed by Russo Marine in Medford, MA. When I went to Fay's, I got an even better price than the boat show special pricing. Fay's now also attends at the boat show and Sean is there for the duration. When he gets back, I would speak to him about a test drive on the lake for the Chaparall in which you are interested. I did that with a boat in 2005 but things may have changed.

02-19-2016, 07:22 AM	#5
GodSmile Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 192 Thanks: 94 Thanked 58 Times in 38 Posts	Can't go wrong I've boated out of both Silver Sands and Fays. I've owned a Chaparral and really love the brand. Well built and with nice features. Handled winni well. Never owned a Regal but have tried out a few and was impressed. I'd echo a visit to Fay's to test drive a Chap. Sean and Peter are both great to work with.

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