Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral Boats 205 SSe 2000 vs Chaparral SSi 180 2009: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral Boats 205 SSe 2000 vs Chaparral SSi 180 2009 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 SSi 180 2009 tops out at 190 hp. Engine specs for the Chaparral Boats 205 SSe 2000 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Chaparral SSi 180 2009 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Chaparral Boats 205 SSe 2000 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Chaparral SSi 180 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Chaparral SSi 180 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 8 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Chaparral Boats 205 SSe 2000 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail20.00 ft
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 3 in. (5.56 m)
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters5.56
Length overall - Inches240
Length overall - Inches219
Beamnot available
Beam7 ft. 2 in. (2.18 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches86
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 4 in. (1.32 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.32
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches52
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,100 lbs. (953 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg952.54
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.2100
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.56
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]19 ft. 10 in. (6.05 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeOther
Fuel typeGas
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo 3.0L GL SX 135 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal. (87 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max190 hp (142 kW)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people8
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeChaparral
Modelnot available
ModelSSi 180
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2009
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee