paToblermarina posted on April 23, 2010 15:57
Nashville, Georgia – March , 2010 -- Building on an unprecedented streak that has spanned 45 years and now includes more than 43 awards for product excellence, Chaparral Boats was recognized at this year's Miami International Boat Show with two new awards from Boating and Trailer Boats magazines.
"We have always emphasized new product development at Chaparral and its rewarding to see our boats rated at the top by two of the most prestigious magazines in the marine industry," said company president Jim Lane. "We launched a marketing campaign last year entitled "A Story of Strength and Stamina" and these awards are yet another example of the consistency and excellence we strive for at Chaparral."
Boating Magazine named the new 310 Signature as one of 2010's "10 Best Boats".
Featured on the March front cover, the 310 earned praise for its innovative hull design, economical fuel economy, snappy low-end performance and exciting top-speed. The magazine spotlighted the advantages of Chaparral's Wide Tech hull design, both in the cabin, on the deck and in overall roominess. Boating gave the 310 high marks for its roomy aft cabin, stellar cabin design and premium materials. The announcement of the 310 as one of the "10 Best" comes on the heels of the Boat of the Year winning 400 Premiere last year.
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Chaparral Southeast Regional Sales Manager Bill Pegg (L) and company president Jim Lane (R) accept a "10 Best" award from Boating Magazine editor Randy Vance at the Miami International Boat Show.
Trailer Boats for the third consecutive year distinguished Chaparral with an "Excellence in Design" award, this time for the wildly popular 204 Xtreme.
"Think there's nothing new under the sun when it comes to the ubiquitous bowrider? Well, think again," states Trailer Boats as it acknowledges that the 204 Xtreme "blows the hatches off of conventional bowrider design—carving wicked wakes through what many consider a sea of monotony."
"The most dominant and truly innovative feature is Chaparral's optional Xtreme Arch Tower. The tower rakes boldly forward with a tube frame extending aft that integrates a canvas system, in turn eliminating the need for a bimini top...get-this, it's also motorized so you can fold it down and forward with the flick of a switch...combine all of that with the company's patented Wide Tech bowrider design, integrated ballast system and swim platform and you have a serious wake sports attitude. In our minds, it's one of 2010's freshest concepts and a shining example of Excellence in Design."
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(L-R) Chaparral Company President Jim Lane, Senior Designer Mike Werle, VP of Design & Engineering Mike Fafard, Engineering Dan Phares, Southeast Regional Sales Manager Bill Pegg, and Trailer Boats Magazine Publisher/Editorial Director Jim Hendricks