Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral 19 Sport 2013 vs Chaparral SSi 186 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Chaparral 19 Sport 2013 against a modified vee Chaparral SSi 186 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Chaparral 19 Sport 2013 at 19,3 ft versus Chaparral SSi 186 2010 at 19,5 ft. At 254 lbs and 285 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 220 hp for the Chaparral 19 Sport 2013 and 225 hp for the Chaparral SSi 186 2010. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Chaparral SSi 186 2010 carries 25 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Chaparral 19 Sport 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
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 19 Sport 2013 and Chaparral SSi 186 2010 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeChaparral
MakeChaparral
Model19 Sport
ModelSSi 186
Model Year2013
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 6 in. (2.29 m)
Beam8 ft. (2.44 m)
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches9
Beam - Inches96
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 6 in. (1.37 m) 7 ft. 2 in. (2.18 m) with wakeboard tower
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Wakeboard Tower: 7 ft. 9 in. (2.36 m) Without Wakeboard Tower: 4 ft. 7 in. (1.4 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.18
Bridge clearance - Meters2.36
Bridge clearance - Inches86
Bridge clearance - Inches93
Deadrise18°
Deadrise18°
Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in. (33 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in. (33 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.33
Draft [drive up] meters0.33
Draft [drive up] inches13
Draft [drive up] inches13
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (79 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (81 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches32
Weight - Detail2,540 lbs. (1,152 kg)
Weight - Detail2,850 lbs. (1,293 kg)
Weight - kg1152.12
Weight - kg1292.74
Weight - lbs.254
Weight - lbs.285
Length - Feet19.33
Length - Feet19.5
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 4 in. (5.89 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 6 in. (5.94 m)
Length overall - Meters5.89
Length overall - Meters5.94
Length overall - Inches232
Length overall - Inches234
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 - Detail25 gal. (95 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters94.64
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Horsepower135 hp
Horsepower225 hp (168 kW)
Engine max220 hp (164 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people9
Maximum people9 or 1,260 lbs