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2003 Chaparral 260 Signature

Name: 2003 Chaparral 260 Signature
Brand: Chaparral
Availability: InStock

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Specifications

Make Chaparral

Model 260 Signature

Year 2003

Length 26.0ft (7.9m)

Beam 2.59m

Draft 0.84m

Hull Material GRP

Engine Mercruiser 5.0 MPI, 462 hours, 260 horsepower

Fuel Type Petrol

Location Farndon Marina

Equipment & Extras

Keel: Deep vee
Colour: White
Layout: Aft cockpit
Fuel Tanks: 310.0 litres
Power Type: Stern Drive
Water system: Hot water by Calorifier
Shore Support: 240V
Cruising Speed: 20 knots
Number of Cabins: 2
Fresh Water Tanks: 95lts
Number of Double Berths: 2

Navigation lights
Raymarine plotter
VHF radio
Engine hour meter
Speedo
Rev counter
Depth sounder
Compass
240V shore support
Battery charger
Inverter
Anchor
Anchor chains
Electric windlass
Remote stainless steel spotlight
Fenders
Warps
Stainless steel pulpit
Bathing platform
Transom shower
Boarding ladder
Fire extinguishers
Fire blanket
Bilge pumps
BSS till 04/08/2026
Showers
Number of Heads

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Description

Manufacturer: Chaparral Model: 260 Signature Year: 2003/04 Lying: FARNDON MARINA Price: £37,500 L.O.A.: 7.92m Beam: 2.59m Draft: 0.84m Construction: GRP Keel: Deep vee Cruising Speed: 20 knots Engines: MerCruiser 5.0 MPI 260bhp. 462hrs Power Type: Stern Drive Fuel: 310lts - Petrol Shore Support: 240V Colour: White Accommodation: 4 berths, 2 cabins Layout: Aft cockpit Heads No: 1x Manual to holding tank (95lts) Showers: 1 Water tank: 95lts Water system: Hot water by Calorifier A VERY WELL PRESENTED FAMILY CRUISER. Accommodation: Access to Lady Bird is gained via the Stb side transom door into the cockpit. Here you have a wet bar consisting of a cockpit sink with storage below for yje Igloo cooler box. Opposite is the seating area for 4 adults with dining table. The aft bench seat also folds away to give a larger aft cockpit if required. (Engine access beneath). This then leads on to the port side ‘L’ seating. The helm is Stb side and has a lovely sporty feel to it. The helm has a bolster and swivels which allows the seat to be used socially too. It is equipped with a Raymarine plotter, VHF radio, depth sounder and electric windlass. There are drinks holders throughout the cockpit making it the ideal place to socialise and enjoy the sunshine. You then step up to the windscreen door providing access to the bow. The cockpit sole is laid in grey EVA decking which provides a nice elevated feel to the cockpit. The upholstery and canopy are all in very good condition too. Steps lead down into the main cabin. There is an under-cockpit cabin with double berth with overhead reading lights an opening window. The galley is port side and fitted with a Samsung microwave oven located out of site in a locker, stainless-steel sink with hot and cold mixer taps, (hot water via calorifier) and both eye level and lower-level cupboard space. Opposite is the shower and toilet compartment. Fitted with an over the sink, mixer tap shower head, manual sea toilet to 95lt holding tank, large mirror, storage cupboard, surface space and opening port hole. Forward is the V-shaped dining area with table and seating for up to 6 people, this converts to a good-sized double V-berth and has plenty of storage beneath. Owners Comments: The engine and sterndrive was professionally service in March 2024. Inventory: Navigation lights, Raymarine plotter, VHF radio, Engine hour meter, readding 462hrs, Speedo, Rev counter, Depth sounder, Compass, 240V shore support, battery charger and Inverter. Decks: Anchor, Anchor chains, Electric windlass, Remote stainless steel spotlight, Fenders, Warps, Stainless steel pulpit, Bathing platform, Transom shower and Boarding ladder. Safety: Fire extinguishers, Fire blanket, Bilge pumps and BSS till 04/08/2026. The Company normally acts as broker for the vendors who unless otherwise stated is not selling in the course of a business. Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars the correctness is not guaranteed and they are intended as a guide only and do not constitute a part of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check these particulars and at his own expense to employ a qualified marine surveyor to carry out a survey and / or to have an engine trial conducted by us shall not imply any liability on our part.

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Boat Price

Deposit 15% (£5,625)

10% 50%

Loan Term

Interest Rate (APR) 6.9%

4.9% 9.9%

Monthly Finance Payment

£368

£31,875 over 10 years at 6.9% APR

Monthly Running Costs (estimated)

Mooring / berthing £292

Insurance £47

Maintenance £75

Fuel £292

Running costs subtotal £705/mo

True Monthly Cost

£1,073

Finance + running costs combined

Finance 34% Running costs 66%

Total Interest

£12,340

Total Cost (finance)

£49,840

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£37,500

Listed by Tingdene Boat Sales Direct

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