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Manufacturer Profile · 1901 to 2025

Chaparral

Chaparral has 8,767 vessels in the USCG registry, with HINs on file from 1901 to 2025. Federal records show 3 recalls and 492 USCG-reported accidents involving Chaparral hulls. Popular models include the Sunesta, Ssi, Signature.

Known for:recreationalsmodels like the Sunestastrong resale presence
Known Recalls
3
USCG Accidents
492
Registered Vessels
8,767
Active Years
1901–2025
MIC Code
FGB

Popular Chaparral Models

Sunesta(11)Ssi(6)Signature(5)Signature 240(3)270 Sig(3)H2o(3)Cruiser(3)257ssx(3)19(2)24(2)26(2)1930(2)

Vessel counts from USCG registry data. Enter a HIN to check history on a specific model.

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Chaparral HINs start with FGB. Enter any 12-character HIN for a free decode, or upgrade to a Title Report ($19) to check federal and commercial databases for stolen records, liens, salvage history, and more.

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Chaparral Fleet Safety Overview

Based on 492 USCG-reported incidents involving Chaparral vessels from 2009 through 2023. These figures reflect all reported accidents for this make across the U.S. fleet and do not indicate the history of any individual vessel.

58operator inattention
37improper lookout
35alcohol
32operator inexperience
28machinery failure

Chaparral Recalls (3)

060065TSep 2006
VARIOUS

FUEL FILL FITTING CRACKS

2,869 units affected
990058TMay 1999
2135SS 2334SS 2835SS 205L3 240 (1999)

ELECTRICAL UNFUSED WIRE

708 units affected
950161TSep 1995
"1935SS, 2135SS, 2335SS" (1995)

FUEL FILL FITTING CRACKS

438 units affected

How to Identify a Chaparral HIN

Every Chaparral boat manufactured or imported into the U.S. after 1972 has a 12-character Hull Identification Number (HIN) stamped on the transom. Chaparral HINs begin with the manufacturer code FGB.

FGBXXXXXXXXX
MIC codeSerialMonthYear

About Chaparral

Chaparral is a boat manufacturer tracked by the U.S. Coast Guard under MIC code FGB. Vessels on file span model years 1901 through 2025. HullScore tracks 8,767 Chaparral vessels in our database, along with 3 manufacturer recalls and 492 USCG-reported boating accidents.

The most commonly registered Chaparral models include the Sunesta, Ssi, Signature, Signature 240, 270 Sig. The fleet is primarily composed of recreationals and open motorboats.

Before purchasing a used Chaparral, we recommend running a boat history report. A HullScore Boat History Report ($19) checks federal and commercial databases for stolen vessel records, maritime liens, salvage history, accidents, casualties, recalls, and USCG documentation status.