Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral 204 Xtreme 2013 vs Chaparral Boats 307 SSX 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral 204 Xtreme 2013 vs Chaparral Boats 307 SSX 2021 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The Chaparral 204 Xtreme 2013 carries a rated maximum of 300 hp. Engine data for the Chaparral Boats 307 SSX 2021 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Chaparral 204 Xtreme 2013 carries 33 gallons versus 1 gallons in the Chaparral Boats 307 SSX 2021. 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 Boats 307 SSX 2021 caps at 9. 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 Boats 307 SSX 2021 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeChaparral
Makenot available
Model204 Xtreme
Modelnot available
Model Year2013
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches1
Beam - Inchesnot available
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 - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.26
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches89
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise18°
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in. (33 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.33
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches13
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (81 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail3,550 lbs. (1,610 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1610.25
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.355
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet20.5
Length - Feet30
Length [over all with swim platform]20 ft. 6 in. (6.25 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail30.00 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters9.14
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches360
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max300 hp (224 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Operational Info
Maximum people10 / 1,400 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity15
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower