New Chaparral 23 SSI with Mercury 4.5 250 on pre handover sea trial during lockdown with idealboat

[@brandonwrobel2529]

What motor?

[@idealboat4407]

Hi Brandon, Mercruiser 4.5 250 with alpha drive Best regards Idealboat:com

[@matta6301]

@@idealboat4407would you feel like an extra $6.5k usd for the 6.2 and bravo 3 would be worth it in this boat?

[@idealboat4407]

Hi there, Check out the performance with the 4.5, top end is awesome and getting there is both smooth and quick. If you’re going to load the boat with people and want to ski etc regularly, then the bigger engine with B3 is a good option. Only you can decide. Just bear in mind and remember who you are buying it for in the first place. Good luck 🤞

[@matta6301]

@@idealboat4407 thanks for the reply. Honestly, it does help. My wife doesn’t like to go super fast. Additionally, we’re in a waterway that is frequently changing and replacing props is not uncommon. The single prop 4.5 is probably the boat for me.