Research Chaparral Boats

~2017 246 SSi

~Exceeding Expectations

Some may say we're obsessed in our pursuit of perfection, but frankly, we can't imagine building family bowriders any other way. Case in point is the 246 SSi. Our SSi flagship puts a premium on seating and on-the-water entertaining. With engine options from 280 to 350 horsepower, enjoy the freedom of a go-anywhere, do-anything family bowrider that is efficient and responsive. Loaded with standard equipment, the 246 also lets you select from an options list that includes snap-in carpet, a bow filler cushion and a velocity tower.

Chaise lounge bow seats are relaxing while cruising. Wraparound stainless steel grab rails are mounted topside for easy access while pulling up to a dock. Stainless steel drink holders and stereo speakers are recessed. Add a bow filler cushion to create the perfect place to catch some sun. You won't find a boat in this size range with more bow storage capacity. Enormous compartments under both seats feature molded drainage channels to prevent water penetration. Forward, the integrated ice chest is the biggest in our SSi Series. An overboard drain minimizes the problem of melted ice clean-up at day's end.

The port sunpad cushion hinges to form a chaise lounge. Chaparral's innovative SSi Series combines the advantages of full width cockpit seating with the accessibility of a walk-thru transom A large storage area in the walk-thru keeps watersports equipment within arm's reach of the platform. Clean off at the end of the day with the convenient transom shower. In addition to storage compartments under the seats, helm console and amidships, there's also a handy storage area under the center sunpad cushion.
Draft: 2 ft. 11 in.
Beam: 8 ft. 6 in.
Fuel tank capacity: 64
Water tank capacity: 10
Max load: 2006
Standard features:
246 SSi
Specifications & Capacities

Spec/Capacity
US
Metric
LOA w/ Swim Platform:
24' 6"
7.47 m
Beam:
8' 6"
2.59 m
Bridge Clearance:
4' 8"
1.42 m
Bridge Clearance with Arch Tower:
8' 1"
2.46 m
Bridge Clearance with Arch Tower Folded Down:
5' 4"
1.63 m
Bridge Clearance with Velocity/Wakeboard Tower:
7' 9"
2.36 m
Bridge Clearance with Velocity/Wakeboard Tower Folded Down:
4' 11"
1.50 m
Deadrise:
21
21
Fuel Capacity:
64 gal
242 L
Optional Water Capacity:
10.00 gal
38 L
Draft Down:
35.00"
89 cm
Draft Up:
20.00"
51 cm
Max HP:
350 HP
261 kW
Dry Weight w/ Engines:
4400 lbs
1996 kg
Passenger Capacity (NMMA):
14/2006 lbs
14/910 kg


246 SSi Standards


Exterior Colors/Graphics
All White Premium Gelcoat Hull with Color Selection Graphics (Black, Blue, Fire Red, Electric Blue or Stealth Gray)


Power
Three Blade Stainless Steel Props


Canvas/Tops/Towers
Color Coordinated Bimini Top with Windscreen and Logo Boot (Sunbrella) (Black, Blue, Red, or Electric Blue)
Shipping Cover


Dash/Electrical
Accessory Panels with Dual Illuminated LED Switches and Water Resistant DC Breakers
Custom Hand Wrapped Helm Consoles with Top Stitching
Digital Depth Indicator
Digital Hour Meter
Electrical Connectors Triple O-Ring Sealed and Water Tight
Full Digital Instrumentation Fog Resistant, Custom Aluminum Faces and Stainless Steel Bezels
Grounding Bars
Instrument Dimmer Switch
Loom Wrapped Wiring
Polished Spoke Steering Wheel
Power Assisted Steering with Tilt Wheel


Head
Enclosed Storage Compartment with Lockable Door
Full Fiberglass Interior Liner
Hanging Rod
Head Storage Shelf
Lighting in Head
Porta-Pottie with Opening Port Light


Cockpit
Bow Ice Chest (Insulated) with Overboard Drain
Bow Walk-Thru Door
Carry-On Cooler with Dedicated Storage - 25 Quart
Cockpit Drainage System (CDS)
Cockpit Layout - Two Bucket Seats with Logo Badging and U-Shape Aft Seat
Custom Molded Fiberglass Side Panels with Full Length Padded Armrests
DC Power Plug -12v (Helm)
Diamond Pattern Non-Skid
Fiberglass Molded Bowrider Area
Fiberglass Structural Liner
Full Length Starboard Storage Compartment with Rubber Mat
Hinged Bow Backrest to Access Storage-Stbd Side
Interior Color Packages: Black, Blue, Graphite, Fire Red, or Sand
LED Lighting in Cockpit
Lockable Black Glove Box Frame and Door
Molded-In Helm Footrest
Premium Sound System: AM/FM, Bluetooth Stereo with Aux & USB Jacks (Compatible with Sirius XM Satellite)
Premium Vinyl Cockpit Upholstery with Nano-Block Technology™
Ski and Kneeboard Storage in Floor with Rubber Mat
Stainless Steel Cockpit Grabhandles
Stainless Steel Cupholders (12)
StarLite Seat Bases with Flow Foam
Sun Lounge with Storage Underneath
Ultra-Comfort Pedestal Seats with Flip-Up Bolster
USB MP3 Dock
Water Resistant Speakers (6)
Wide Tech Bow Seating
Wraparound Walk-Thru Windshield with Custom Stainless Steel Supports


Utility
100% Perma Panel Marine Coring
Aluminum Fuel Tank with Port and Starboard Deck Fill Plates
Anchor and Rope Locker with Molded Lid
Battery On/Off Switch
Battery Tray
Bilge Blower
Bilge Pump - Automatic
Bow Stainless Steel Four-Step Boarding Ladder Concealed Under Hatch
Brass Threaded Garboard Drain Plug
Electric Horn
Electrical Engine Compartment Hatch Lift
Extended V-Plane Hull
Integrated Swim Platform
Kevlar Re-Inforced Hull Laminate
Lifetime Limited Hull Warranty
Navigational Lights
NMMA Certified
Premium Hydropel Resin
PVC Rubrail with Stainless Steel Insert
Stainless Steel Hardware, Including Large Bow and Stern Eyes, Stern Rail w/ Ski Eye, 4-Bolt Cleats (6) and Flush Pull Latches
Stainless Steel Thru-Hull Fittings (Electro Polished)
Stainless Steel, Three Step Boarding Ladder Concealed Under Hatch