Chaparral 260 Signature

Chaparral 260 Signature 2004 - 28ft Sports Cruiser - Near-New Engine - Exceptional Condition

Price: $68,000

Rarely does a sports cruiser of this quality come onto the Tasmanian market.

At almost 28 feet overall, this beautifully presented 2004 Chaparral 260 Signature offers the ideal combination of comfort, performance and versatility. Whether you're planning overnight cruising, weekends away with family and friends, or simply relaxing at anchor in one of Tasmania's many sheltered waterways, this vessel is ready to enjoy immediately.

Sleeping up to four adults in comfort, the spacious cabin features a well-designed layout with a fully enclosed bathroom, shower, hot water service, outdoor rinse shower, stainless bbq, galley with refrigeration, microwave and generous seating throughout. The accommodation and amenities make extended stays aboard both practical and comfortable.

What truly sets this vessel apart is the significant investment made in maintenance and upgrades over recent years. Powered by a near-new MerCruiser 350 MAG MPI 300HP engine with approximately 50 hours of use, the boat offers outstanding reliability and performance. Combined with the Bravo dual-prop stern drive, handling, manoeuvrability and on-water performance are excellent.

For much of its life, the vessel was operated in freshwater before relocating to Tasmania approximately four years ago. Since then it has been predominantly dry-stored and fitted with a custom freshwater flushing bypass system, allowing the engine and cooling system to be flushed with fresh water after every use. This significantly reduces saltwater exposure and helps preserve the life of the engine and associated components. All original manuals for both cruiser and tender

Recent Maintenance & Upgrades

Unlike many vessels of similar age, this Chaparral has been maintained regardless of cost.

Recent works and upgrades include:

Near-new MerCruiser 350 MAG MPI 300HP engine (approx. 50 hours)
New refrigerator
New hot water service
New Pin stripping
New clears
Recently serviced
Recently antifouled
Full engine service and compression checks completed
New batteries
New starter motor
New water pump impeller
New water pump pulley
New trim sender kit
New trim solenoids
New universal bellows
Steering pin, shaft seal and bushing replacements
Sterndrive maintenance and drive service components replaced
Water-tested and inspected following works
Service records available for inspection.
Accommodation & Features
2004 Chaparral 260 Signature Sports Cruiser
Approximately 28ft overall length
Sleeps 4 comfortably
Fully enclosed bathroom with shower and toilet
Hot water system
Galley with refrigeration
Bravo dual-prop stern drive
Freshwater flushing bypass system
Excellent mechanical and cosmetic condition
Ready for immediate boating
Tender & Trailer Available

A major advantage of this package is the availability of a quality tender and heavy-duty trailer.

A 3.5-metre tender, mounted on Snap Davits and powered by a reliable Honda 4HP outboard, is available for $3,500. The tender allows you to anchor comfortably and explore beaches, rivers and waterways that are inaccessible to larger vessels.

Also available is a tri-axle Dunbier trailer with 4.5-tonne capacity, recently fitted with new axles, for $8,900. The trailer provides flexibility to relocate the vessel throughout Tasmania or interstate while avoiding ongoing marina and storage costs.

The owner's preference is to sell the complete package, however the vessel may be purchased separately.

Pricing
Boat: $68,000
Tender: $3,500
Trailer: $8,900
Complete package: $80,400

Boats of this calibre are tightly held in Tasmania and rarely become available with a near-new engine, extensive maintenance history, quality tender and properly rated tri-axle trailer.

If you're seeking a genuine turn-key cruiser with nothing to spend and years of reliable boating ahead, this Chaparral 260 Signature deserves your inspection.

Inspection will impress.