SunChaser’s Calais sports fencing made of welded, smooth-panel aluminum, lending the exterior a seamless appearance. Automotive paint and clear coat heighten the level of finish. Belowdecks, painted black tubes are standard, not an upgrade. Within, luxurious soft-touch vinyl exhibits rich shades, like mocha and platinum. Stainless-steel accents abound, from elegant boarding gates to our test boat’s curvaceous ski tow bar.
Those premium looks foreshadow its premium performance. The Calais rides SunChaser’s X-Treme PR25 Performance Package, a combination of three 25-inch pontoons with a full complement of extruded lifting strakes, an aluminum underskin to lessen drag, and a fuel tank integrated into the center tube. Paired with a Mercury Verado V-10 350, it rode solid in windblown chop, handled nimbly, and hit zero to 30 mph in 4.6 seconds en route to a top speed of 46 mph.
Whether cruising at speed or coming into a crowded dock area, the captain will appreciate the added visibility provided by a 3-inch elevated helm platform. The dash itself is nicely contoured, with multiple billet accents, a standard Simrad GO7 multifunction display and digital C-Zone switching. Opposite, the port console enjoys similar elevation and adds a glove box under an acrylic lid. High-speed USB/USB-C chargers are close at hand. Both consoles also feature powder-coated, black-framed, smoked-glass windshields above, door-accessed storage below, and standard high-back helm seats.
Forward, twin lounges stretch to 5 feet, 8 inches in length. Aft, an L-shaped swingback lounge backs up to a generous sun pad. Pivot the seatback forward to change the focus to the aft platform. Option rear-facing speakers, a subwoofer or a LilliPad ladder. Raise the sun pad to reveal storage, battery access and a pop-up changing room. A stainless-steel rail allows use of the lounge while underway. The generous size of the aft platform also makes it a great spot to hang out when coving or gearing up for watersports.
The package also includes SeaStar hydraulic steering, heavy-duty hat-channel construction and a deck-mount ski tow.
High Points
- Standards include SeaStar hydraulic steering, Simrad GO7 MFD, pedestal table, and multiple USB charging ports.
- Wet Sounds MC 2 with Bluetooth audio system with six RGB speakers.
- Standard Bimini, optional powered Sport Arch.
How We Tested
- Engine: Mercury Verado 350
- Drive/Prop: Outboard/Mercury Revolution X 17.25″ x 18″
- Gear Ratio: 1.75:1 Fuel Load: 52 gal. Crew Weight: 155 lb.
Pricing and Specs
| Price: | $141,507 (with Mercury Verado 350/PR25 Performance Package) |
| LOA: | 26’10” |
| Beam: | 8’6″ |
| Draft (max): | NA |
| Dry Weight: | 2,542 lb. |
| Seat/Weight Capacity: | 13/2,770 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity: | 60 gal. |
