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2022 Chaparral 267 SSX OB - Immaculate Bowrider with Factory Warranty
About Chaparral
Chaparral is an American sport boat builder with over sixty years of manufacturing heritage, known for delivering premium fit and finish at a price point below the top-tier luxury brands. The company was founded in 1965 by William "Buck" Pegg in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and relocated to Nashville, Georgia in 1976, where it has operated from the same facility ever since.
That continuity of location is more than a footnote — it reflects a culture of stability and quality-first manufacturing that distinguishes Chaparral from many competitors. While other brands have changed ownership repeatedly, moved production offshore, or been absorbed into large conglomerates, Chaparral has built every boat in Nashville, Georgia for nearly fifty years. The company trades publicly through Marine Products Corporation (NYSE: MPX), with the founding Pegg family maintaining significant involvement.
Chaparral's product line spans bowriders, sterndrive sport boats, outboard-powered deck boats, and surf boats. The SSi and SSX ranges are the core sport boat offerings, blending sporty performance with comfortable, well-appointed interiors. The Surf series targets the rapidly growing wakesurfing market. Chaparral also owns and manufactures Robalo, a respected brand of centre-console and dual-console fishing boats — a complementary line that broadens the company's market reach without diluting the Chaparral brand.
The design philosophy emphasises quality of construction and attention to detail. Chaparral uses proprietary Extended V-Plane hull designs that provide a smooth, stable ride, and the company's lamination and finishing standards are consistently praised in independent reviews and customer satisfaction surveys. The brand regularly appears among the top-rated builders in the NMMA Customer Satisfaction Index.
Chaparral occupies the upper-middle tier of the American sport boat market. It sits above entry-level brands like Bayliner and below ultra-premium builders like Cobalt, competing most directly with Sea Ray, Regal, and Four Winns. The brand's value proposition is delivering build quality and features that approach the premium tier at a more accessible price point.
The typical Chaparral buyer is a discerning recreational boater — often someone who has researched the market thoroughly and concluded that Chaparral offers the best combination of quality, features, and value in the 20-to-30-foot sport boat segment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Chaparral
Where are Chaparral boats built?
Every Chaparral boat is built at the company's manufacturing facility in Nashville, Georgia, where production has been based since 1976. Chaparral is publicly traded through Marine Products Corporation (NYSE: MPX). The company also builds Robalo fishing boats at the same facility.
What types of boats does Chaparral build?
Chaparral builds sport bowriders, deck boats, surf boats, and sterndrive cruisers ranging from approximately 19 to 30 feet. Key model lines include the SSi (sport boats), SSX (luxury sport boats), and Surf (wake sport boats). The company also owns and manufactures Robalo centre-console and dual-console fishing boats.
How does Chaparral compare to Sea Ray?
Both are well-established American sport boat builders. Sea Ray, backed by Brunswick Corporation, offers a wider range from sport boats to motor yachts and benefits from a larger dealer network. Chaparral focuses on the 19-to-30-foot segment and is known for delivering premium fit and finish at a slightly lower price point. Customer satisfaction scores for both brands are consistently high.
Does Chaparral offer good resale value?
Chaparral boats hold their value well relative to their segment. The brand's reputation for build quality, consistent customer satisfaction ratings, and the stability of long-term production from a single facility all contribute to steady demand on the resale market. Chaparral resale values typically sit between entry-level brands and premium builders like Cobalt.