Boat buyer opinions

I didn't know there was such a thing as a 20 ft. Nova Wellcraft Spyder. But then I've never been accused of knowing a heck of allot

I have a '95 23 foot Nova and it's a great little lake boat. I really like it. Very roomy for a 23 footer. It came stock with a carbed 7.4/330. Top speed according to the speedo was 62 mph, so I expect gps speed was in the 56-58 mph range. GPS speed with the ZZ502/502 is/was a tic over 73. The ZZ has blossomed into a 557 CI. I hope to know how the Humble Little Nova likes the new power in a few weeks

Good luck with your shopping .............

well thanks. I think I'm leaning towards the chaparral at this point. 20' is on the small end for my needs at this point..

Still looking for other ideas though if they're out there

Mkos1980

thanks for the info. the approximate weight that they are claiming is 2,954lbs with a 7.4l, so it should move pretty well. just not sure about the price they are asking, maybe 2-3k off

lol I dont know whos claming that weight but they are way off. NADA lists it with power at 3920 and I had a chaparral rep send me a copy of a 1990 lineup and the 2300SX with the 7.4 is coming in at 4010. Like I said before, its a solid boat. The NADA weight was with a 5.7L

Also the boat is 23'6

The specs on their site are for a 2100SX dry weight. No motor.


I saw the boat online. Looks nice but what worries me is the repaint. I dont see any Chappy decals or anything.

My recommendation would be the Chapparal. Solid boat. Great ride for a lake hull. If I were to own a lake hull the Chapparal would be top on my list.