Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral Boats 19 H2O Ski & Fish 2019 vs Chaparral Premiere 400 2009: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral Boats 19 H2O Ski & Fish 2019 vs Chaparral Premiere 400 2009 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story: intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 435 hp, the Chaparral Premiere 400 2009 has a 235-hp advantage over the Chaparral Boats 19 H2O Ski & Fish 2019's 200-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 Premiere 400 2009 carries 300 gallons versus 30 gallons in the Chaparral Boats 19 H2O Ski & Fish 2019. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Chaparral Boats 19 H2O Ski & Fish 2019 is rated for up to 5 people. Passenger data for the Chaparral Premiere 400 2009 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Chaparral Premiere 400 2009 at 42,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Chaparral Boats 19 H2O Ski & Fish 2019 at 19,0 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.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail19.00 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet42
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Beamnot available
Beam13 ft. 4 in. (4.06 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters4.06
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches160
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail13 ft. 6 in. (4.11 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters4.11
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches162
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail45 in. (114 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.14
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches45
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - DetailTBD
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters13
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]42 ft. 0 in. (13 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal30
Fuel tank capacity - Gal300
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Engine makeMercruiser
Engine makenot available
Horsepower200 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,136 l)
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxTwin 435 hp (twin 320 kW)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 l)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity6
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity77 gal. (291 l)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail42 gal. (159 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters158.99
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal42
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeChaparral
Modelnot available
ModelPremiere 400
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2009
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee