Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral 204 Xtreme 2012 vs Chaparral 290 Signature Cruiser 2004: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral 204 Xtreme 2012 is a deep-V design and the Chaparral 290 Signature Cruiser 2004 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 270 hp for the Chaparral 204 Xtreme 2012 and 270 hp for the Chaparral 290 Signature Cruiser 2004. 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 290 Signature Cruiser 2004 carries 115 gallons versus 35 gallons in the Chaparral 204 Xtreme 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Chaparral 204 Xtreme 2012 is rated for up to 10 people. Passenger data for the Chaparral 290 Signature Cruiser 2004 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Chaparral 204 Xtreme 2012 and Chaparral 290 Signature Cruiser 2004 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
Model204 Xtreme
Model290 Signature Cruiser
Model Year2012
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m)
Beam10 ft. (3.05 m)
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Inches100
Beam - Inches120
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Wakeboard Tower Upright: 7 ft. 2 in. (2.18 m) With Wakeboard Tower Folded: 5 ft. 3 in. (1.6 m) With Arch Tower Upright: 7 ft. 5 in. (2.26 m) With Arch Tower Folded Down: 6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 10 ft. (3.05 m) Without Arch: 7 ft. 6 in. (2.29 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.26
Bridge clearance - Meters3.05
Bridge clearance - Inches89
Bridge clearance - Inches120
Deadrise18°
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in. (33 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail25 in. (64 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.33
Draft [drive up] meters0.64
Draft [drive up] inches13
Draft [drive up] inches25
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (81 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (84 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail3,550 lbs. (1,610 kg)
Weight - Detail8,500 lbs. (3,856 kg)
Weight - kg1610.25
Weight - kg3855.53
Weight - lbs.3550
Weight - lbs.8500
Length - Feet20.5
Length - Feetnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]20 ft. 6 in. (6.25 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]30 ft. 8 in. (9.35 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail115 gal. (435 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters435.32
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal115
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max270 hp (201 kW)
Engine maxTwin 270 hp (Twin 201 kw)
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardTwin 190 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people10 or 1,400 lbs.
Maximum peopleYacht Certified
Headnot available
HeadEnclosed Fiberglass with Shower
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity6
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity25 gal. (95 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail25 gal. (95 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters94.64
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal25