Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral 19 Ski & Fish 2012 vs Chaparral Premiere 400 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Chaparral 19 Ski & Fish 2012 against a deep vee Chaparral Premiere 400 2010 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely 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 Premiere 400 2010 measures 42,0 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 22,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Chaparral 19 Ski & Fish 2012 at 19,3 feet (2012). At 266 lbs and 237 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 435 hp, the Chaparral Premiere 400 2010 has a 210-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. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 3 gal and 3 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
The Chaparral 19 Ski & Fish 2012 is rated for up to 9 people. Passenger data for the Chaparral Premiere 400 2010 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Chaparral Premiere 400 2010 at 42,0 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
MakeChaparral
Model19 Ski & Fish
ModelPremiere 4
Model Year2012
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 6 in. (2.29 m)
Beam13 ft. 4 in. (4.06 m)
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters4.06
Beam - Inches9
Beam - Inches16
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Wakeboard Tower: 7 ft. 2 in. (2.18 m) Without Wakeboard Tower: 4 ft. 6 in. (1.37 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail13 ft. 6 in. (4.11 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.18
Bridge clearance - Meters4.11
Bridge clearance - Inches86
Bridge clearance - Inches162
Deadrise18°
Deadrise18℃
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] - Detail45 in. (114 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters1.14
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches45
Weight - Detail2,660 lbs. (1,207 kg)
Weight - Detail23,700 lbs. (10,750 kg)
Weight - kg1206.55
Weight - kg10750.13
Weight - lbs.266
Weight - lbs.237
Length - Feet19.33
Length - Feet42
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]42 ft. (13 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 - Detail300 gal. (1,136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Engine max225 hp (168 kW)
Engine maxTwin 435 hp (320 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people9
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 l)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity6
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity77 gal. (291 l)
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