Chaparral 204 Xtreme 2013 vs Chaparral 285 SSi Sportboat 2004 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is easier to trailer — the Chaparral 204 Xtreme 2013 or the Chaparral 285 SSi Sportboat 2004?

For trailering, the Chaparral 285 SSi Sportboat 2004 has the edge at 72 lbs dry weight versus 355 lbs for the Chaparral 204 Xtreme 2013. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

Q: Which boat can handle a bigger outboard?

The Chaparral 285 SSi Sportboat 2004 is rated to a maximum of 320 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Chaparral 204 Xtreme 2013 tops out at 300 hp. Keep in mind that maximum ratings are just that — matching the motor to the actual load and usage pattern usually matters more than chasing the ceiling.

Q: How many people can each boat hold?

The Chaparral 204 Xtreme 2013 is Coast Guard rated for 10 passengers, while the Chaparral 285 SSi Sportboat 2004 is certified for 8. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Q: Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?

The Chaparral 285 SSi Sportboat 2004 measures 111" wide, compared to 1" for the Chaparral 204 Xtreme 2013. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.

Q: Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Chaparral 204 Xtreme 2013 or the Chaparral 285 SSi Sportboat 2004?

The Chaparral 285 SSi Sportboat 2004 has the bigger tank at 143 gallons, versus 33 gallons on the Chaparral 204 Xtreme 2013. That 110-gallon difference translates to roughly 330–550 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Chaparral 204 Xtreme 2013 and Chaparral 285 SSi Sportboat 2004 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Chaparral 204 Xtreme 2013 and the Chaparral 285 SSi Sportboat 2004 are built by Chaparral. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

Boat Comparison

Chaparral 204 Xtreme 2013 vs Chaparral 285 SSi Sportboat 2004

Chaparral

Chaparral 204 Xtreme 2013

2013

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Chaparral 285 SSi Sportboat 2004

2004

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Chaparral 204 Xtreme 2013 vs Chaparral 285 SSi Sportboat 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a deep vee Chaparral 204 Xtreme 2013 against a modified vee Chaparral 285 SSi Sportboat 2004 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 300 hp for the Chaparral 204 Xtreme 2013 and 320 hp for the Chaparral 285 SSi Sportboat 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 285 SSi Sportboat 2004 carries 143 gallons versus 33 gallons in the Chaparral 204 Xtreme 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Chaparral 204 Xtreme 2013 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Chaparral 285 SSi Sportboat 2004 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Chaparral 204 Xtreme 2013 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Chaparral 204 Xtreme 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 20,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Chaparral 285 SSi Sportboat 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.

General Boat Info

MakeChaparral

Model204 Xtreme

Model285 SSi Sportboat

Model Year2013

Model Year2004

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m)

Beam9 ft. 3 in. (2.82 m)

Beam - Meters2.54

Beam - Meters2.82

Beam - Inches1

Beam - Inches111

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: 6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)

Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 7 ft. 9 in. (2.36 m) Without Arch: 5 ft. 6 in. (1.68 m)

Bridge clearance - Meters2.26

Bridge clearance - Meters2.36

Bridge clearance - Inches89

Bridge clearance - Inches93

Deadrise18°

Deadrise22℃

Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in. (33 cm)

Draft [drive up] - Detail21 in. (53 cm)

Draft [drive up] meters0.33

Draft [drive up] meters0.53

Draft [drive up] inches13

Draft [drive up] inches21

Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (81 cm)

Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)

Draft [max] - Meters0.81

Draft [max] - Meters0.89

Draft [max] - Inches32

Draft [max] - Inches35

Weight - Detail3,550 lbs. (1,610 kg)

Weight - Detail7,200 lbs. (3,266 kg)

Weight - kg1610.25

Weight - kg3265.86

Weight - lbs.355

Weight - lbs.72

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]29 ft. 6 in. (8.99 m)

Length overall - Detailnot available

Length overall - Detail27 ft. 6 in. (8.31 m)

Length overall - Metersnot available

Length overall - Meters8.38

Length overall - Inchesnot available

Length overall - Inches33

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull materialnot available

Hull typeDeep Vee

Hull typeModified Vee

Engine and Drivetrain

Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (125 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Detail143 gal. (541 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92

Fuel tank capacity - Liters541.31

Fuel tank capacity - Gal33

Fuel tank capacity - Gal143

Fuel typeGas

Fuel typenot available

Drive typeI/O

Drive typenot available

Engine max300 hp (224 kW)

Engine maxTwin 320 hp (Twin 239 kw)

Engine/s standardnot available

Engine/s standard375 hp

Operational Info

Maximum people10 / 1,400 lbs

Maximum peopleYacht Certified

Headnot available

HeadEnclosed Fiberglass

Headroomnot available

Headroom5 ft. 0 in. (1.52 m)

Sleeping capacitynot available

Sleeping capacity2

Water capacitynot available

Water capacity30 gal. (114 l)

Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available

Holding tank capacity - Detail9.5 gal. (36 l)

Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available

Holding tank capacity - Liters37.85

Holding tank capacity - Galnot available

Holding tank capacity - Gal9.5

Chaparral 204 Xtreme 2013 vs Chaparral 285 SSi Sportboat 2004 — Common Questions

Which is easier to trailer — the Chaparral 204 Xtreme 2013 or the Chaparral 285 SSi Sportboat 2004?

For trailering, the Chaparral 285 SSi Sportboat 2004 has the edge at 72 lbs dry weight versus 355 lbs for the Chaparral 204 Xtreme 2013. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

Which boat can handle a bigger outboard?

The Chaparral 285 SSi Sportboat 2004 is rated to a maximum of 320 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Chaparral 204 Xtreme 2013 tops out at 300 hp. Keep in mind that maximum ratings are just that — matching the motor to the actual load and usage pattern usually matters more than chasing the ceiling.

How many people can each boat hold?

The Chaparral 204 Xtreme 2013 is Coast Guard rated for 10 passengers, while the Chaparral 285 SSi Sportboat 2004 is certified for 8. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?

The Chaparral 285 SSi Sportboat 2004 measures 111" wide, compared to 1" for the Chaparral 204 Xtreme 2013. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.

Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Chaparral 204 Xtreme 2013 or the Chaparral 285 SSi Sportboat 2004?

The Chaparral 285 SSi Sportboat 2004 has the bigger tank at 143 gallons, versus 33 gallons on the Chaparral 204 Xtreme 2013. That 110-gallon difference translates to roughly 330–550 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Chaparral 204 Xtreme 2013 and Chaparral 285 SSi Sportboat 2004 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Chaparral 204 Xtreme 2013 and the Chaparral 285 SSi Sportboat 2004 are built by Chaparral. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

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