Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral 18 Ski & Fish 2012 vs Chaparral 264 Xtreme 2012: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral 18 Ski & Fish 2012 is a modified-V design and the Chaparral 264 Xtreme 2012 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Chaparral 264 Xtreme 2012 measures 26,3 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 8,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Chaparral 18 Ski & Fish 2012 at 18,3 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Chaparral 264 Xtreme 2012 tips the scales at 5 800 lbs - 3 380 lbs less than the Chaparral 18 Ski & Fish 2012 at 2 420 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 430 hp, the Chaparral 264 Xtreme 2012 has a 295-hp advantage over the Chaparral 18 Ski & Fish 2012's 135-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Chaparral 264 Xtreme 2012 carries 80 gallons versus 25 gallons in the Chaparral 18 Ski & Fish 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Chaparral 18 Ski & Fish 2012 is rated for up to 8 people. Passenger data for the Chaparral 264 Xtreme 2012 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Chaparral 264 Xtreme 2012 at 26,3 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Chaparral 18 Ski & Fish 2012 at 18,3 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking - a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeChaparral
MakeChaparral
Model18 Ski & Fish
Model264 Xtreme
Model Year2012
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 6 in. (2.29 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches90
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Wakeboard Tower: 7 ft. 3 in. (2.22 m) Without Wakeboard Tower: 4 ft. 6 in. (1.37 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch Tower: 7 ft. 8 in. (2.34 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.21
Bridge clearance - Meters2.34
Bridge clearance - Inches87
Bridge clearance - Inches92
Deadrise18°
Deadrise22°
Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in. (33 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.33
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] inches13
Draft [drive up] inches24
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (79 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail38 in. (97 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches38
Weight - Detail2,420 lbs. (1,098 kg)
Weight - Detail5,800 lbs. (2,631 kg)
Weight - kg1097.69
Weight - kg2630.83
Weight - lbs.2420
Weight - lbs.5800
Length - Feet18.33
Length - Feet26.33
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in. (5.59 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches220
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 4 in. (8.03 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Engine model3.0L MPI (Catalyst) Alpha
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail25 gal. (95 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (303 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters94.64
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal80
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Horsepower135 hp
Horsepowernot available
Engine max135 hp (101 kW)
Engine max430 hp (321 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,060 lbs.
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity13.5 gal. (51 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail3.8 gal. (14 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters15.14
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal3.8