We bought this boat used in January of 2018 from a family in Franklin Tennessee.  They had bought it new. When we bought it, it had 60 hours on it.  The owner was a local businessman and had almost no time to use it and when he did it was on nearby freshwater lakes.  Shortly after we brought it down to Florida, one of us developed a very serious health condition which lasted a long time. Consequently, we have only driven it three times down here—once in freshwater Lake Tarpon and twice on the Gulf this spring. After both of the Gulf trips, the motor was thoroughly flushed. At this point, we are too old to use it.  It has 68.8 hours.   So it’s almost a new boat. Before using it down here, we had the gas removed and replaced with fresh non-ethanol, the oil changed and the boat thoroughly inspected by an experienced marine mechanic. He then accompanied us while we took the boat for a test ride on nearby freshwater Lake Tarpon.  We can give you the mechanic’s information if you wish to speak to him about the boat. And of course, you are more than welcome to have it inspected by a mechanic of your choice. The trailer has only been in salt water twice and was rinsed after each use. It is in excellent shape. The boat has been covered by a heavy tarp on its trailer in our back yard.  We took the factory top off and it has been stored—it is in great shape.  There is removable carpeting for the boat which is also in great shape. We have never used the bimini top, but we are sure it is perfect. We upgraded the boat in several ways.  First, we had a Garmin Echomap Plus map charter and depth gauge added (beside the factory one on the boat).  We added a marine tent canopy to go over the full bow of the boat. It is a custom high quality canopy called “The Element” by marinecanopy.com. There is a cushion that goes between the front bow seats to make a large area to relax in under cover. There is a table to mount in the back seating area. We also added a port a potty (with its own carry bag) to the head, locked in place when using the boat and removable at the end of the ride. This is much more practical than having to pay a marina to pump it out.  It has two new marine batteries that are on chargers. This is a gorgeous boat and everything works perfectly. 

2017 Chaparral Vortex 243 VRX — Wake Surf Edition! Price: $51,599 (Boat) + $8,000 (Custom Trailer)Total Package: $59,599/ OBO Performance Meets Luxury!Get ready for heart-pounding fun! This stunning 2017 Chaparral Vortex 243 VRX delivers the perfect blend of style, performance, and family-friendly comfort. Powered by twin 250HP (500HP total) Supercharged Rotax Jet Engines, this surf-ready beast rockets across the water with incredible acceleration and agility.The Wake Surf Edition setup makes it ideal for wakeboarding, tubing, cruising, or simply anchoring and relaxing with friends.  Why We’re SellingWe love this boat. It has been an amazing family boat—fast and fun. We’re selling it because we’re moving up to something larger. If you want a turn-key jet boat that turns heads and is a fun family boat, this is the one! Make us an offer.  Highlights & Upgrades:  Twin 250HP Supercharged Rotax Jet Engines – 500HP total jet powerTwo Superchargers – incredible power and performanceUpgraded Sound System & Wet Sounds Speakers – premium, crisp audioFully Serviced & Detailed (10/2025) – turn-key ready for immediate funWake Surf Edition Package – surf, tube, cruise, or relax in styleMedallion Touchscreen Display with GPS Cruise Control & Intelligent Shift/Throttle (IST)Bimini Top + Full Boat CoverBoard Racks & Folding Arch TowerConvenient Drink Table – usable in both bow and cockpitExtended SeaDek Platform with Seating, Drink Holders, several fishing rod holders & Audio Controls – lounge comfortably and enjoy your tunes right from the waterRear Swim Ladder Off the SeaDek – easy water accessFull Head w/ Sink – rare luxury feature in this classGood Upholstery & Clean InteriorStainless Drink Holders & Oversized Grab RailsFreshwater Shower & Self-Bailing CockpitAnchor Locker + Telescoping Bow Ladder  Included:Custom "Coyote" Tandem-Axle Trailer with breaks and guides.SpecsModel: 2017 Chaparral Vortex 243 VRXLength: 24'Beam: 8'6"Engines: Twin 250HP Rotax Supercharged Jet Engines- 400hrsFuel Capacity: 52 gallonsSeating Capacity: 12Pricing BreakdownBoat: $51,599Trailer: $8,000Total Package: price lowered to $ 54,593