WEBVTT 1 00:00:00.099 --> 00:00:02.182 (whoosh) 2 00:00:03.063 --> 00:00:04.695 The following opinions are solely those 3 00:00:04.695 --> 00:00:07.581 of boatTEST.com and its test captain. 4 00:00:07.581 --> 00:00:08.414 (energetic music) 5 00:00:08.414 --> 00:00:09.819 Hi, Captain Steve from boatTEST.com, and today 6 00:00:09.819 --> 00:00:11.379 we're going to be taking a look at a boat 7 00:00:11.379 --> 00:00:15.627 from Chaparral's H20 lineup, the 21 Ski & Fish. 8 00:00:15.627 --> 00:00:17.469 She starts out the day as a typical bowrider 9 00:00:17.469 --> 00:00:20.739 with bow seating, a pair of bucket seats at the consoles, 10 00:00:20.739 --> 00:00:22.359 but transforming her into a fishing boat 11 00:00:22.359 --> 00:00:26.973 is an easy affair, mostly involving removal of seat pads. 12 00:00:26.973 --> 00:00:29.271 At the bow, a casting deck is quickly created 13 00:00:29.271 --> 00:00:31.479 by removing the cushions, and then flipping back 14 00:00:31.479 --> 00:00:33.849 the hinge center fill-in, and both a rod holder 15 00:00:33.849 --> 00:00:36.153 and pedestal mount are exposed. 16 00:00:36.153 --> 00:00:38.715 Then, a pedestal that stores under the hatch 17 00:00:38.715 --> 00:00:41.014 is put in place, and one of the aft seats 18 00:00:41.014 --> 00:00:43.293 is relocated to the bow. 19 00:00:43.293 --> 00:00:45.411 The other aft seat simply gets a pedestal added to it 20 00:00:45.411 --> 00:00:48.921 from the hatch underneath, and then mounts to the aft deck. 21 00:00:48.921 --> 00:00:51.681 A padded seat can remain between the aft pedestal locations, 22 00:00:51.681 --> 00:00:55.455 and underneath it is a built-in, 70-quart aerated live well. 23 00:00:55.455 --> 00:00:57.099 An elevated casting deck at the stern has 24 00:00:57.099 --> 00:00:59.469 yet another pedestal base. 25 00:00:59.469 --> 00:01:01.569 A hatch support covers the main battery. 26 00:01:01.569 --> 00:01:03.675 To starboard is open space. 27 00:01:03.675 --> 00:01:06.147 She comes pre-rigged for a standard trolling motor. 28 00:01:06.147 --> 00:01:08.991 A saltwater trolling motor is also available. 29 00:01:08.991 --> 00:01:10.347 Dual batteries for the trolling motor 30 00:01:10.347 --> 00:01:13.239 are inside the port console, and a cord to the charger 31 00:01:13.239 --> 00:01:15.609 is just under the console. 32 00:01:15.609 --> 00:01:18.465 Ride holders are to the port bulwarks. 33 00:01:18.465 --> 00:01:21.427 And just like that, she's all rigged for fishing. 34 00:01:21.427 --> 00:01:23.157 So much for playing underwater. 35 00:01:23.157 --> 00:01:25.611 For on the water, a water toy inflator stores 36 00:01:25.611 --> 00:01:27.969 under the rear starboard seat. 37 00:01:27.969 --> 00:01:29.799 To the stern is a full-width sun pad, 38 00:01:29.799 --> 00:01:32.061 leading to a molded swim platform. 39 00:01:32.061 --> 00:01:34.245 A tow point is in the middle. 40 00:01:34.245 --> 00:01:36.531 A concealed re-boarding ladder is to the starboard side, 41 00:01:36.531 --> 00:01:38.799 remaining in view of the helm. 42 00:01:38.799 --> 00:01:41.063 The 21 Ski & Fish is laid out 43 00:01:41.063 --> 00:01:42.852 much like one would expect from a bowrider. 44 00:01:42.852 --> 00:01:44.604 Just behind the forward anchor locker 45 00:01:44.604 --> 00:01:46.026 is V seating, with storage underneath 46 00:01:46.026 --> 00:01:48.402 the hinged hatches at the benches. 47 00:01:48.402 --> 00:01:50.291 A speaker and modest stainless grab handles 48 00:01:50.291 --> 00:01:52.188 are to either side. 49 00:01:52.188 --> 00:01:55.482 Wraparound bolsters make for accommodating more people. 50 00:01:55.482 --> 00:01:56.706 A walk-through windshield leads to a pair 51 00:01:56.706 --> 00:01:58.944 of bucket seats at each console. 52 00:01:58.944 --> 00:02:00.911 They both have flip-up bolsters, and I noticed how 53 00:02:00.911 --> 00:02:05.184 these don't have a tendency to drop down unintentionally. 54 00:02:05.184 --> 00:02:08.148 Double-stitched padded armrests are to the sides. 55 00:02:08.148 --> 00:02:10.962 And here's a nice touch: the MP3 port is inside 56 00:02:10.962 --> 00:02:12.792 the glove box, so the unit can stay protected 57 00:02:12.792 --> 00:02:15.666 from the elements on a padded surface. 58 00:02:15.666 --> 00:02:17.364 The marine-grade stereo is to the side, 59 00:02:17.364 --> 00:02:20.255 just above the console storage hatch. 60 00:02:20.255 --> 00:02:22.301 At the helm, Chaparral went with a custom-molded 61 00:02:22.301 --> 00:02:25.674 fiberglass console, colored tan to reduce glare. 62 00:02:25.674 --> 00:02:27.979 There's full instrumentation, with fog-resistant lenses 63 00:02:27.979 --> 00:02:30.079 and brushed aluminum faces. 64 00:02:30.079 --> 00:02:33.109 The convenience package includes this tilt wheel, 65 00:02:33.109 --> 00:02:35.839 depth gauge, and compass. 66 00:02:35.839 --> 00:02:38.947 The windshield frames are high enough to not obstruct view. 67 00:02:38.947 --> 00:02:41.911 The usual storage access is to the side. 68 00:02:41.911 --> 00:02:43.957 The in-deck storage is padded to protect your gear, 69 00:02:43.957 --> 00:02:47.053 and the hatch is supported by a gas strut. 70 00:02:47.053 --> 00:02:49.105 There's four-across seating at the stern. 71 00:02:49.105 --> 00:02:51.235 Underneath are two storage compartments to the sides, 72 00:02:51.235 --> 00:02:53.959 with the battery switch inside the port compartment. 73 00:02:53.959 --> 00:02:55.489 And here's another example of the quality 74 00:02:55.489 --> 00:02:57.859 we've come to expect from Chaparral: 75 00:02:57.859 --> 00:03:00.691 standard courtesy lights, stainless drink holders, 76 00:03:00.691 --> 00:03:04.387 and look at the upscale trim sand-colored, snap-in carpet. 77 00:03:04.387 --> 00:03:07.237 Removing it for fishing makes for easy wash downs. 78 00:03:07.237 --> 00:03:08.935 There's a full-width sun pad ahead of the molded 79 00:03:08.935 --> 00:03:12.352 swim platform that measures 3'3" by 6'5". 80 00:03:13.723 --> 00:03:15.577 A latch at the bottom releases the engine hatch, 81 00:03:15.577 --> 00:03:18.127 making short work of the daily checks. 82 00:03:18.127 --> 00:03:21.242 Externally, Chaparral went with six, six-inch cleats, 83 00:03:21.242 --> 00:03:23.467 including two mid-ship cleats. 84 00:03:23.467 --> 00:03:25.105 Now let's get underway. 85 00:03:25.105 --> 00:03:28.219 line:15% The Chaparral H20 21 Ski & Fish has a length overall 86 00:03:28.219 --> 00:03:33.219 line:15% of 21 feet, and beam of 8'4", and a draft of 32 inches. 87 00:03:33.280 --> 00:03:35.997 line:15% With an empty weight of 3,200 pounds, full fuel, 88 00:03:35.997 --> 00:03:38.944 line:15% and two people on board, we had an estimated test weight 89 00:03:38.944 --> 00:03:40.277 line:15% of 3,860 pounds. 90 00:03:42.130 --> 00:03:45.463 line:15% With a 220 catalyzed MerCruiser 4.3 MPI, 91 00:03:46.378 --> 00:03:48.760 line:15% turning a 21-pitch, 3-bladed prop, 92 00:03:48.760 --> 00:03:51.101 line:15% we reached a top speed of 4,800 RPM, 93 00:03:51.101 --> 00:03:53.018 line:15% of 47.6 miles per hour. 94 00:03:53.935 --> 00:03:56.859 line:15% At that speed, we were burning 15.6 gallons per hour, 95 00:03:56.859 --> 00:03:59.860 line:15% giving us a range of 110 miles. 96 00:03:59.860 --> 00:04:04.160 line:15% Best cruise came in at 3,000 RPM and 29.3 miles per hour. 97 00:04:04.160 --> 00:04:05.695 line:15% That speed reduced the fuel burn 98 00:04:05.695 --> 00:04:09.256 line:15% to only 6.9 gallons per hour, which the H20 21 99 00:04:09.256 --> 00:04:13.389 line:15% could keep up for 153 miles, at five hours and 12 minutes, 100 00:04:13.389 --> 00:04:16.873 line:15% while still holding back a 10 percent reserve of fuel. 101 00:04:16.873 --> 00:04:19.331 line:15% We reached planing speed in 3.4 seconds, 102 00:04:19.331 --> 00:04:22.451 line:15% accelerated to 20 miles per hour in 5.6 seconds, 103 00:04:22.451 --> 00:04:24.500 line:15% and continued running through 30 miles per hour 104 00:04:24.500 --> 00:04:25.750 line:15% in 9.1 seconds. 105 00:04:26.968 --> 00:04:29.223 Upon acceleration, the bow comes up 15 degrees 106 00:04:29.223 --> 00:04:31.293 with no loss of visibility to the horizon 107 00:04:31.293 --> 00:04:33.088 from the seated position. 108 00:04:33.088 --> 00:04:34.841 Once on plane, bring the trim up to about 109 00:04:34.841 --> 00:04:36.431 the one-quarter mark on the trim gauge 110 00:04:36.431 --> 00:04:39.757 to get her into her optimal cruise attitude. 111 00:04:39.757 --> 00:04:41.102 If the trim is brought up too much, 112 00:04:41.102 --> 00:04:42.809 the propeller will start to ventilate. 113 00:04:42.809 --> 00:04:43.912 Then just bring it back down 114 00:04:43.912 --> 00:04:46.102 and it will be just about ideal. 115 00:04:46.102 --> 00:04:48.504 When turning, she leans 13 degrees into the turn, 116 00:04:48.504 --> 00:04:51.159 and she clings to the water like she's on rails. 117 00:04:51.159 --> 00:04:53.310 There was no noticeable chine walk during the turns, 118 00:04:53.310 --> 00:04:55.443 except when turning hard at full speed, 119 00:04:55.443 --> 00:04:58.287 something rarely done during normal operations. 120 00:04:58.287 --> 00:05:00.645 When taking power off, she settles back into the water, 121 00:05:00.645 --> 00:05:01.645 stern first. 122 00:05:02.992 --> 00:05:05.327 The H20 series is billed as entry level, 123 00:05:05.327 --> 00:05:06.895 but with Chaparral, that level is higher 124 00:05:06.895 --> 00:05:08.205 than others in class. 125 00:05:08.205 --> 00:05:10.999 And this H20 21 Ski & Fish is another example 126 00:05:10.999 --> 00:05:12.853 of that level of quality. 127 00:05:12.853 --> 00:05:15.242 For boatTEST.com, I'm Captain Steve. 128 00:05:15.242 --> 00:05:16.965 We'll see you on the water. 129 00:05:16.965 --> 00:05:18.690 (whoosh)