23 Surf thoughts

Challenger604

New member
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

Liquid Addiction
Staff member
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

Liquid Addiction
Staff member
Boat test tried out the surf 23.
 

Challenger604

New member
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.
 
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