2025 SunChaser Calais 25 SB DC

The Calais offers a nimble ride. Bill Doster Visit SunChaser Build Your SunChaser Find a SunChaser Dealer

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. 

There’s a standard Simrad GO7 multifunction display and digital C-Zone switching at the helm. Bill Doster

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. 

Forward, twin lounges stretch to 5 feet, 8 inches in length. Bill Doster 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.

SunChaser Calais 25 SB DC Certified Test Results Boating Magazine 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):NADry Weight:2,542 lb.Seat/Weight Capacity:13/2,770 lb.Fuel Capacity:60 gal. Contact SunChaser

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