Hi, I'm Austin Ashley
and welcome to the product tour
of the 247 SSX from Chaparral.
With the length overall of 24 feet, 6 inches, a beam
of 8 feet, 6 inches,
and a passenger capacity of 13,
this boat is the perfect performance minded bow
rider for you and your family.
Let's take a closer look.
The boat we have here today features the optional
tandem axle trailer from Coyote Manufacturing.
This trailer features galvanized wheels, disc brakes, LED,
submersible lighting and trailer guides.
You can choose this trailer in either black powder coat
or aluminum I-beam.
You can also opt for a spare tire kit
or upgraded aluminum wheels.
The 247 SSX features an oversized bow area,
which is perfect for your friends
and family to be comfortable while on the water,
you have full wraparound combing bolster
and full length stainless steel grab rails
for extra safety and comfort.
You have two draining stainless steel cup holders
in the port and starboard side corners, as well
as backlit speakers.
And when it comes to storage, there is no shortage.
Simply lift up on the seat back,
and you have an extra large storage compartment,
port and starboard.
You have Chaparral's cockpit drainage system gutter
that surrounds the opening
to keep your items dry. Forward,
you have a removable cushion that gives way
to a diamond pattern non-skid step to the front,
that also conceals a built-in insulated
and overboard draining cooler.
With the cushion removed
and the lid down, you have a safe step up to your
extra wide foredeck.
This foredeck is covered in a diamond pattern, non-skid
and features pull up cleats to reduce tripping hazards.
The bow of the 247 SSX can also be optioned
with things like the bow and cockpit table.
This is great for lunch on the water
with your friends or family.
This table features a stainless steel side mount leg
and dedicated storage.
You can also opt for the bow filler cushion,
which transforms the bow into a large sun pad.
You also have an oversized bow anchor locker.
This features dedicated storage with keeper tabs
for a Danforth style anchor.
And notice the lid is held up with tension hinges
to prevent the lid from falling on your fingers while trying
to access this area.
The helm of the 247 SSX was designed
with ergonomics in mind.
A full wraparound windshield with stainless steel cap
and custom supports offers a walkthrough door to provide you
with protection on those cold mornings.
A hand wrapped
and stitched vinyl brow that offers glare resistance.
Stainless steel backlit push button switches on either side
of your twin standard SIMRAD displays.
You have a tilt steering wheel that is stitched leather
with a floating logoed medallion, and to the starboard side,
you have a integrated armrest with easy access
to your pinnacle control and a cup holder
and AM FM Bluetooth radio. To your port,
you have a mirrored dash with a lockable glove box,
cup holder, armrest, and stainless steel grab rail.
The cockpit of the 247 SSX is not only spacious,
but offers plenty of seating and storage. Here to port,
you have a co-captains chair that offers a flip up bolster
for extra seating options,
and when it's time to act as a spotter
or for conversation, simply lean this forward
and you have an aft facing lounge.
This cockpit is extra deep
and large with curved seat backs for comfort for everyone.
You also have stainless steel grab rails in
case the water gets rough.
The cockpit is self baling, which means that any water
that were to enter the cockpit would
immediately be drained overboard.
As far as storage goes,
you have a large storage compartment right here beneath me,
an extra large floor storage compartment, which is perfect
for safety kits or skis or wakeboards.
And to starboard, you have a built-in molded-in
insulated overboard drain cooler.
You'll also notice the boat we have here today features the
optional EFX electric arch Tower, which comes standard
with the bimini top.
If you don't opt for the electric folding arch tower,
this boat comes standard with a standard bimini top, both
of which offer plenty of protection. The aft end
of the 247 SSX was designed with the user in mind.
The extra wide walkthrough
to the cockpit contains a storage compartment,
which also doubles as access to your battery switch.
Being here at the aft section
of the boat means the first thing
or the last thing you do while getting on
or off the boat is activating your battery switch.
You have a large platform that's almost full width
and covered in diamond pattern non-skid.
This is great because diamond pattern
non-skid is very durable,
it's very easy to clean and it's easy on the feet.
It also channels water very well,
which means every step you take on this
platform is going to be safe.
In the starboard aft corner,
you have a concealed standard stainless steel reboarding
ladder with an integrated grab rail making this
platform very easy to access.
You also have a large stainless steel grab rail
with an integrated low tow point.
You have two stainless steel pull-up cleats,
two stainless steel standard cleats and two port
and starboard fuel fills,
which means whichever side you pull up on the fuel
dock, it's no problem at all.
You'll always be able to get fuel.
Here in the port corner, you have a jump seat,
which also doubles as battery access.
Your three quarter width bench is very comfortable
and easily transforms into an aft facing lounge.
Here at the transom on the 247 SSX,
we have Chaparral's Award-winning extended
V plane hull design.
To many, this may not look like much,
but by extending the running surface past the transom
and the drive, it allows you to get on plane quicker,
stay on plane at lower speeds,
it increases efficiency,
which all keeps you on the water longer.
Whether it's a high speed run across the lake
or a late afternoon cruise
to your favorite restaurant on the water,
the 247 SSX is sure to excite.
I'm Austin Ashley and thanks
for joining me on this product tour
of the 247 SSX from Chaparral.
With more questions, check us out online at chaparralboats.com
or contact your local dealer.
We'll see you next time.