Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral Boats 19 H2O Sport 2019 vs Chaparral Signature 290 Cruiser 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral Boats 19 H2O Sport 2019 vs Chaparral Signature 290 Cruiser 2008 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 Chaparral Signature 290 Cruiser 2008 tops out at 270 hp. Engine specs for the Chaparral Boats 19 H2O Sport 2019 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Chaparral Signature 290 Cruiser 2008 carries 115 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Chaparral Boats 19 H2O Sport 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 Sport 2019 is rated for up to 5 people. Passenger data for the Chaparral Signature 290 Cruiser 2008 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Chaparral Boats 19 H2O Sport 2019 at 19,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Chaparral Signature 290 Cruiser 2008 at 3,0 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 - Feet3
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Beamnot available
Beam10 ft. 0 in. (3.05 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches12
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. 0 in. (3.05 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.05
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches12
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail25 in. (64 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.64
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches25
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (84 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail9,700 lbs. (4,400 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg4399.84
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.97
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters9.35
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]30 ft. 8 in. (9.35 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal115
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters435.32
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines2
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardTwin Volvo 4.3 GXi MPi SX drive 225 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail115 gal. (435 l)
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxTwin 270 hp (201 kW)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity6
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity24 gal. (91 l)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal28
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeChaparral
Modelnot available
ModelSignature 290 Cruiser
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee