If you're expecting big things from the Chaparral 243 VR you won't be disappointed. Not in the least. Chaparral's flagship jet boat offering is big on performance, big on style and even bigger on comfort. The fact is no other jet boat compares. An enclosed fiberglass head, complete with a porta-pottie and opening portlight, allows day trips away from the dock. The bow is roomy and accommodating. A standard filler cushion converts the bow area to a huge playpen and a standard table is a plus while entertaining. Little things like stainless steel drink holders, LED cockpit lighting, molded footrests and a cockpit drainage system set the 243 Vortex apart. In the engine compartment, high output twin engine options ranging from twin 200 or 250 Rotax 4-TEC ECT will meet any need for speed.

Price
Base price	$57,785 (USD)
Monthly payments	$381/month
Boat type / Category
Boat type	Bowrider
Category	Water Sports, Ideal for Trailering
Assembly	Nashville, GA, US
Warranty	1 year
Dimensions / Weight
Length overall	7.4 m (24′3″)
Beam	2.6 m (8′6″)
Bridge clearance	1.4 m (4′7″)
Height on trailer	N/A
Draft	0.38 m (1′3″)
Dry weight	1,814 kg (3,999 lbs)
Hull deadrise	20°
Cabin headroom	N/A
Capacities
Fuel tank	197 l (52 gal)
Water tank	N/A
Waste tank	N/A
Holding tank	N/A
Passenger capacity	12
Sleeping capacity	N/A
Engines
Max hp	500 hp
Base engine	Rotax 1503 SC 4-TEC
Drive / Propulsion	Jet drive
Engine type	I-3
Displacement	1.5 litre
Power	400 hp (2×200 hp)
Induction	Atmospheric
Fuel requirement	Regular
Other engines	2x Rotax 1503 SC 4-TEC 250hp - Jet drive
Competition
Competitive models	Bryant 246 Campion Allante 645i BR Chris-Craft Launch 25 Cobalt 242 Bowrider Crownline 245 SS Cruiser Sport Series 258 Ebbtide 2440 Z-Trac SS Bow Rider Formula 240 BR Four Winns H240 Glastron GT 245 Larson LXi 258 Mariah R23 Regal 23 RX Sea Ray 240 Sundeck Stingray 250LR Tigé ASR Yamaha AR240