Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral 19 Ski & Fish 2013 vs Chaparral SSX 256 2010: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral 19 Ski & Fish 2013 is a deep-V design and the Chaparral SSX 256 2010 is a modified-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 SSX 256 2010 measures 26,4 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 7,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Chaparral 19 Ski & Fish 2013 at 19,3 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Chaparral SSX 256 2010 tips the scales at 5 300 lbs - 2 640 lbs less than the Chaparral 19 Ski & Fish 2013 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 400 hp, the Chaparral SSX 256 2010 has a 180-hp advantage over the Chaparral 19 Ski & Fish 2013's 220-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 SSX 256 2010 carries 80 gallons versus 30 gallons in the Chaparral 19 Ski & Fish 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Chaparral 19 Ski & Fish 2013 is rated for up to 9 people. Passenger data for the Chaparral SSX 256 2010 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Chaparral SSX 256 2010 at 26,4 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Chaparral 19 Ski & Fish 2013 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
ModelSSX 256
Model Year2013
Model Year2010
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 6 in. (2.29 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches90
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 6 in. (1.37 m) 7 ft. 2 in. (2.18 m) with wakeboard tower
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch Tower: 7 ft. 9 in. (2.36 m) Without Arch Tower: 5 ft. 4 in. (1.63 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.18
Bridge clearance - Meters2.36
Bridge clearance - Inches86
Bridge clearance - Inches93
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] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail2,660 lbs. (1,207 kg)
Weight - Detail5,300 lbs. (2,404 kg)
Weight - kg1206.55
Weight - kg2404.04
Weight - lbs.2660
Weight - lbs.5300
Length - Feet19.33
Length - Feet26.42
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. 5 in. (8.05 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Engine model3.0L MPI (Catalyst) Alpha
Engine modelnot available
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
Horsepower135 hp
Horsepowernot available
Engine max220 hp (164 kW)
Engine max400 hp (298 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs.
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people9
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity10 gal. (38 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