Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral 19 Ski & Fish 2012 vs Chaparral 264 Xtreme 2013: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral 19 Ski & Fish 2012 is a modified-V design and the Chaparral 264 Xtreme 2013 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 2013 measures 26,3 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 7,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Chaparral 19 Ski & Fish 2012 at 19,3 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Chaparral 264 Xtreme 2013 tips the scales at 5 800 lbs - 3 140 lbs less than the Chaparral 19 Ski & Fish 2012 at 2 660 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 2013 has a 205-hp advantage over the Chaparral 19 Ski & Fish 2012's 225-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 2013 carries 80 gallons versus 30 gallons in the Chaparral 19 Ski & Fish 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Chaparral 19 Ski & Fish 2012 is rated for up to 9 people. Passenger data for the Chaparral 264 Xtreme 2013 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Chaparral 264 Xtreme 2013 at 26,3 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Chaparral 19 Ski & Fish 2012 at 19,3 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
Model19 Ski & Fish
Model264 Xtreme
Model Year2012
Model Year2013
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. 2 in. (2.18 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 - Meters2.18
Bridge clearance - Meters2.34
Bridge clearance - Inches86
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 - Detail2,660 lbs. (1,207 kg)
Weight - Detail5,800 lbs. (2,631 kg)
Weight - kg1206.55
Weight - kg2630.83
Weight - lbs.2660
Weight - lbs.5800
Length - Feet19.33
Length - Feet26.33
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 4 in. (5.89 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.89
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches232
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
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (114 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (303 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Gal30
Fuel tank capacity - Gal80
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max225 hp (168 kW)
Engine max430 hp (321 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs.
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people9
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