Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral 19 Ski & Fish 2012 vs Chaparral Boats 307 SSX 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral 19 Ski & Fish 2012 vs Chaparral Boats 307 SSX 2021 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 19 Ski & Fish 2012 carries a rated maximum of 225 hp. Engine data for the Chaparral Boats 307 SSX 2021 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 3 gal and 1 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Both boats are rated for 9 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Chaparral Boats 307 SSX 2021 at 30,0 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
Makenot available
Model19 Ski & Fish
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 6 in. (2.29 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches9
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Wakeboard Tower: 7 ft. 2 in. (2.18 m) Without Wakeboard Tower: 4 ft. 6 in. (1.37 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.18
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches86
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise18°
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in. (33 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.33
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches13
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (79 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,660 lbs. (1,207 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1206.55
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.266
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet19.33
Length - Feet30
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 4 in. (5.89 m)
Length overall - Detail30.00 ft
Length overall - Meters5.89
Length overall - Meters9.14
Length overall - Inches232
Length overall - Inches360
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (114 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max225 hp (168 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people9
Maximum peoplenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity15
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower