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Signature design. (Chaparral Signature 260)(Evaluation)
From:
Trailer Boats
| Date:
May 1, 1997| Author:
Kelley, Dave
| COPYRIGHT 1997 Poole Publications, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information
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The Chaparral Signature 260 is a 26-footer that features a roomy and plush cabin with a six-feet-three-inch headroom. The six by four feet mid-cabin can accommodate two adults. The motorboat also features an extended V-plane hull with a twin-strake, modified-vee running surface.
CHAPARRAL SIGNATURE 260
Price as tested $57,838 Base price (w/250 hp) $42,264
Hull:
Material fiberglass Type deep-vee Vee at transom (deadrise) 20 degrees Draft (drive down) 33[i...
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