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Lake Ape
09-15-2005, 02:58 PM
My buddy emailed this to me and asked if I could guess what it is. It looks like a inboard ski boat had sex with a deck boat and this is the offspring.
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/221980740268_2.jpg
Has anyone seen anything like this before and and what is it? I have seen great big boats with this set up but never one this small.

Lake Ape
09-15-2005, 03:03 PM
Anyone know where to get those trailer tie-downs?

Chico&Zeus
09-15-2005, 03:06 PM
http://www.overtons.com/modperl/overtons/detail/pdetail2.cgi?r=detail_view&item_num=32050
OVERTONS.COM

Creator
09-15-2005, 03:06 PM
Looks like a Chaparral Sunesta 252.sunesta 252 (http://www.chaparralboats.com/sun252.asp)

Lake Ape
09-15-2005, 03:14 PM
It looks very much like the Sunesta but the boat in the picture looks like an inboard or a V-Drive.

Creator
09-15-2005, 03:19 PM
It looks very much like the Sunesta but the boat in the picture looks like an inboard or a V-Drive.
Sunestas are I/O's but I think you can special order them in a V-drive. We brought one to mohave this last august along with our Lavey and actually spent alot of time on it. They work great with the kids but it was an I/O not a v-drive.

RiverOtter
09-15-2005, 03:21 PM
I have a Sunesta... Never seen one with a Vdrive. :idea: Doesn't look like the Chap decal on the back.

Red Eye
09-15-2005, 03:22 PM
Why a v-drive?

Lake Ape
09-15-2005, 03:28 PM
Why a v-drive?
I haven't got a clue, I think that's is why my buddy sent it to me. He won't tell me what it is. I wonder if they repowered it or something, notice the tower too.

charlyox
09-15-2005, 03:32 PM
I think it's a hybrid

RiverOtter
09-15-2005, 03:34 PM
No doubt that is a Chap hull. Maybe a splashed Chap hull but a Chap hull. Why not just buy the Master Craft Deckboat. The have a 24 and a 28.

Creator
09-15-2005, 03:35 PM
It's easy to add a tower but the V-drive is still strange to me.

Lake Ape
09-15-2005, 03:35 PM
No doubt that is a Chap hull. Maybe a splashed Chap hull but a Chap hull. Why not just buy the Master Craft Deckboat. The have a 24 and a 28.
I wouldn't buy either just trying to figure out what the heck it is. My buddy keeps tormenting me about it. He says it's not a Chap boat either.
Here is another one, so it's not a custom Chap....
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/2219strange.jpg
Check out the engine!, that's a big engine for a deck boat! 375 HP I think!
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/2219strange2.jpg

Red Eye
09-15-2005, 03:37 PM
There's no way that could turn like a ski boat. That's just a waste of cargo space having the engine further up then a I/O for that type of boat.

Lake Ape
09-15-2005, 03:57 PM
The ZR6 is rated at 375 HP at 5200 RPMs, now that seems a bit excessive for a deck boat, am I wrong?
It's not a Sanger is it? The banner says Sanger on the fence.

Aquaholic502
09-15-2005, 04:12 PM
I know what it is. Do you want me to tell? :rollside:

MagicMtnDan
09-15-2005, 04:14 PM
I think that's the 2nd boat Froggy's been working on in his "spare time!" :D
Don't even think about copying those graphics! :D

Lake Ape
09-15-2005, 04:14 PM
I know what it is. Do you want me to tell? :rollside:
Yes please. I've pretty much given up. I did a google search for a V-Drive powered deck boat and nothing comes up. The same goes for ZR6 powered deck boat.

plaster dave
09-15-2005, 04:17 PM
I think that's the 2nd boat Froggy's been working on in his "spare time!" :D
Don't even think about copying those graphics! :D
Dont even speak about it. :rollside:

Aquaholic502
09-15-2005, 04:19 PM
Yes please. I've pretty much given up. I did a google search for a V-Drive powered deck boat and nothing comes up. The same goes for ZR6 powered deck boat.
Believe this, I knew where the pic was taken so I drove down there and checked it out myself. It is a MB Sports. Not sure of the model but that is what is said on the side of the boat. Does your friend work at mid state marine in paso robles.
AL

Debbolas
09-15-2005, 04:20 PM
:smile: I don't even want to think about boats mating :p

Lake Ape
09-15-2005, 04:23 PM
Believe this, I knew where the pic was taken so I drove down there and checked it out myself. It is a MB Sports. Not sure of the model but that is what is said on the side of the boat. Does your friend work at mid state marine in paso robles.
AL
Huh? I have an MB Sports boat and have never seen anything that looked like that? I can't find it on www.mbsports.net either, are they ashamed to put it on the site or what? They make wakeboard boats, not deck boats. Has Mike lost his mind or what?

Aquaholic502
09-15-2005, 04:26 PM
Huh? I have an MB Sports boat and have never seen anything that looked like that? I can't find it on www.mbsports.net either, are they ashamed to put it on the site or what? They make wakeboard boats, not deck boats. Has Mike lost his mind or what?
I looked at the website to and did not see anything like it. Maybe they just did not update ther site yet. But I am sure it said MB Sports on the side.
Al

DeltaSigBoater
09-15-2005, 04:28 PM
It looks like some one bought a Chaparral minus the engine & out drive or spent a ton of $$$ to have th hole filled. Then had MB Sports put in a new motor and drive.

Creator
09-15-2005, 04:28 PM
They must have bought the molds from chaparral or ripped off the design because it is the same hull with a different power and drive configuration.

Lake Ape
09-15-2005, 04:35 PM
I think Mike must have lost his mind. I found some on Boattrader.com
I hope this isn't suppose to be a new wakeboarding boat or something! They want $70K for the thing too!
I found the pictures on www.mbsports.net, its on the start page on the lower left side under exclusive.
http://www.mbsports.net/images/gallery_images/big/24V/24V%207.jpg http://www.mbsports.net/images/gallery_images/big/24V/24V%2011.jpg
Here is the Sunesta
http://images.traderonline.com/img/6/dealer/4317446/79462090_1.jpg

RiverOtter
09-15-2005, 04:45 PM
They must have bought the molds from chaparral or ripped off the design because it is the same hull with a different power and drive configuration.
I'm telling ya ... I have a Chap 243 Sunesta and that is a Chap hull. I think they spashed a hull.

RiverOtter
09-15-2005, 04:46 PM
I think Mike must have lost his mind. I found some on Boattrader.com
Crazy!! (http://http://adcache.boattraderonline.com/6/6/8/80740268.htm)
I hope this isn't suppose to be a new wakeboarding boat or something! They want $70K for the thing too!
Link doesn't work for me :idea:

RiverOtter
09-15-2005, 04:55 PM
Here is Master Craft's deckboats
The 24
http://www.mastercraft.com/photos_2005/43798_p_t_640x480_image05.jpg
And The 28
http://www.mastercraft.com/photos_2005/43796_p_t_640x480_image03.jpg

Outnumbered
09-15-2005, 04:55 PM
Try this:
http://adcache.boattraderonline.com/6/6/8/80740268.htm

Outnumbered
09-15-2005, 04:55 PM
http://images.traderonline.com/img/6/dealer/3485836/80740268_1.jpg

RiverOtter
09-15-2005, 04:59 PM
Here's my Sunesta - Compair the lines
http://sowal.com/bb/gallery/files/1/7/7/P1010238.JPG

Lake Ape
09-15-2005, 05:04 PM
Look above at my earlier post. I think your right, it's the same boat. I don't see any differances

Lake Ape
09-15-2005, 05:06 PM
I wonder if you can change out your emblems and sell if for $70K?

Aquaholic502
09-15-2005, 05:42 PM
I see a difference in the front. can that just be an option? looks like some kind of walk through on the side of yours.

RiverOtter
09-15-2005, 06:16 PM
I wonder if you can change out your emblems and sell if for $70K?
Now there's an idea!! :D Looks more like a 236. Mine is a 243. Looking at the interior layout too.

Wonderboy
09-15-2005, 09:12 PM
Hey Outnumbered, can you please make that pic bigger? I can't see it. :D