Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral 190 SSi Sportboat 2004 vs Chaparral 287 SSX 2012 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Chaparral 190 SSi Sportboat 2004 and the Chaparral 287 SSX 2012 are modified vee designs with composite construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 430 hp, the Chaparral 287 SSX 2012 has a 205-hp advantage over the Chaparral 190 SSi Sportboat 2004'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 287 SSX 2012 carries 105 gallons versus 33 gallons in the Chaparral 190 SSi Sportboat 2004. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Chaparral 190 SSi Sportboat 2004 is rated for up to 8 people. Passenger data for the Chaparral 287 SSX 2012 wasn't available.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Chaparral 287 SSX 2012 and its 430-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Chaparral 190 SSi Sportboat 2004 with its 225-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeChaparral
MakeChaparral
Model190 SSi Sportboat
Model287 SSX
Model Year2004
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 9 in. (2.36 m)
Beam9 ft. (2.74 m)
Beam - Meters2.36
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inches93
Beam - Inches108
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 8.5 in. (1.44 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Radar Arch: 8 ft. 9 in. (2.67 m) Without Radar Arch: 6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.45
Bridge clearance - Meters2.67
Bridge clearance - Inches56.5
Bridge clearance - Inches105
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise22°
Draft [drive up] - Detail14 in. (36 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail20 in. (51 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.36
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] inches14
Draft [drive up] inches2
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (84 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detail2,900 lbs. (1,315 kg)
Weight - Detail6,800 lbs. (3,084 kg)
Weight - kg1315.42
Weight - kg3084.43
Weight - lbs.29
Weight - lbs.68
Length [over all with swim platform]19 ft. 8 in. (5.99 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]28 ft. 10 in. (8.79 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 3 in. (5.56 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.56
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches219
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet28.83
Body / Hull
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard135 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail105 gal. (397 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters397.47
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal105
Engine max225 hp (168 kw)
Engine max430 hp (321 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Maximum people8
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