23 Surf thoughts

[Challenger604]

I’m wanting to upgrade our 1999 200le to a 23 Surf. I have chatted with a few dealers about. But nobody can give me real world usage of them and how they handle. How are they to surf behind? What size engine would you recommend etc. There are not many used ones on the market so I’m guessing people like them.
If anyone has real world I on it please share. The dealers are 8-12 months out if you order a new one.
thanks

 

[Doc]

No personal experience with the boat. My son in law is looking to upgrade his old ski natique ski boat and considering the surf 23. Looks like a nice boat. I was surprised at the starting price of 70k for a new one. Other boats I've priced seem outragious by comparison.

There are some surf 23's for sale on boattrader. https://www.boattrader.com/boats/make-chaparral/model-23-surf/

 

[Doc]

Boat test tried out the surf 23.

Chaparral 23 Surf (2021-)

The 23 Surf is one of four models from Chaparral designed and equipped for towing wake surfing and other sports. She’s available with a forward-facing sterndrive from MerCruiser or Volvo Penta and comes with ballast and wake-shaping systems. Her interior layout is that of a luxury bowrider.

boattest.com

 

[Challenger604]

No personal experience with the boat. My son in law is looking to upgrade his old ski natique ski boat and considering the surf 23. Looks like a nice boat. I was surprised at the starting price of 70k for a new one. Other boats I've priced seem outragious by comparison.

There are some surf 23's for sale on boattrader. https://www.boattrader.com/boats/make-chaparral/model-23-surf/

Thanks for the response Doc
I was surprised as well at the price. We did a build and it came out to 80k. But that is tens of thousands of dollars cheaper then a straight wakesurf boat of the other brands.
we like the 23 surf because it encompasses all facets of the boating lifestyle we like. Wakesurfing, wakeboarding, cruising etc. And I’m assuming they ride better in chop.

 

[Challenger604]

Well its been 2.5 years in the making but we finally upgraded our 1999 200LE to a 2023 23 Surf with the 300HP Merc. We actually purchased her in November last year and got a great deal on it. Its been a very long winter and are excited to splash her in a few weeks on Lake Cumberland.

 

[Denny]

Congratulations on your new love affair, may she serve you well.

 

[Doc]

Congrats. Very nice. Looks like new. And it is loaded. Awesome!!!!!

And my son in law was here over Eater weekend and still looking. Prices are sure up there. These boats hold their value.

 

[Challenger604]

Well after a long winter we are about to splash the boat again another 2 to 3 weeks. We put just under 90 hours on her last season. We got the wake and trim figured out and its perfect for the beginner to moderate surfer. It's perfect in size for 7 people.
Jeez I can't wait for the season to begin.

 

[Denny]

Well after a long winter we are about to splash the boat again another 2 to 3 weeks. We put just under 90 hours on her last season. We got the wake and trim figured out and its perfect for the beginner to moderate surfer. It's perfect in size for 7 people.
Jeez I can't wait for the season to begin.

Great, it feels good when things are all dialed in. Do you have an area where surf and your wake will not disrupt other boats?

 

[Challenger604]

Great, it feels good when things are all dialed in. Do you have an area where surf and your wake will not disrupt other boats?

Hey Denny. We do. We are actually very aware of the people and structures around us when we surf. We usually find a cove that nobody is in and have fun. Sometimes on the weekends or holidays it’s impossible. But during the week its great.

 

[Denny]

That's good that you have, our own little piece of paradise.
You should come up here on Lake Erie when there are 3 to 4"s, you won't need your girl. Depending on which way the wind is coming from will determine where you will end up at.