Chaparral 206 SSi WT 2012 boat specs
Chaparral
Chaparral 206 SSi WT 2012
2012
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Chaparral Boats 19 H2O Sport 2019 boat specs
Chaparral
Chaparral Boats 19 H2O Sport 2019
2019
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Chaparral 206 SSi WT 2012 vs Chaparral Boats 19 H2O Sport 2019 — Same Brand, Different Boat

The Chaparral 206 SSi WT 2012 vs Chaparral Boats 19 H2O Sport 2019 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 206 SSi WT 2012 carries a rated maximum of 300 hp. Engine data for the Chaparral Boats 19 H2O Sport 2019 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Chaparral 206 SSi WT 2012 carries 35 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Chaparral Boats 19 H2O Sport 2019. 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 206 SSi WT 2012 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Chaparral Boats 19 H2O Sport 2019 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Chaparral 206 SSi WT 2012 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Chaparral 206 SSi WT 2012 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 19 H2O Sport 2019 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeChaparral
Makenot available
Model206 SSi WT
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
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: 7 ft. 2 in. (2.18 m) Without Wakeboard Tower: 4 ft. 7 in. (1.4 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.18
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches86
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 - Detail3,400 lbs. (1,542 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1542.21
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.34
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet20.5
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 6 in. (6.25 m)
Length overall - Detail19.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.25
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Inches246
Length overall - Inches228
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max300 hp (224 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum people10 or 1,400 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower

Chaparral 206 SSi WT 2012 vs Chaparral Boats 19 H2O Sport 2019 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Chaparral 206 SSi WT 2012 or the Chaparral Boats 19 H2O Sport 2019?
The Chaparral 206 SSi WT 2012 is the longer of the two at 20,5 feet overall. The Chaparral Boats 19 H2O Sport 2019 comes in at 19,0 feet, making it roughly 1,5 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?
The Chaparral 206 SSi WT 2012 has a documented max rating of 300 hp. Engine specifications for the Chaparral Boats 19 H2O Sport 2019 were not available in our database — check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Chaparral 206 SSi WT 2012 is Coast Guard rated for 10 passengers, while the Chaparral Boats 19 H2O Sport 2019 is certified for 5. 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 has the larger fuel tank — the Chaparral 206 SSi WT 2012 or the Chaparral Boats 19 H2O Sport 2019?
The Chaparral 206 SSi WT 2012 has the bigger tank at 35 gallons, versus 3 gallons on the Chaparral Boats 19 H2O Sport 2019. That 32-gallon difference translates to roughly 96–160 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.
Are the Chaparral 206 SSi WT 2012 and Chaparral Boats 19 H2O Sport 2019 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Chaparral 206 SSi WT 2012 and the Chaparral Boats 19 H2O Sport 2019 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.