Chaparral 206 SSi WT 2013 vs Chaparral 215 SSi Sportboat 2004 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is easier to trailer — the Chaparral 206 SSi WT 2013 or the Chaparral 215 SSi Sportboat 2004?

For trailering, the Chaparral 206 SSi WT 2013 has the edge at 34 lbs dry weight versus 3 495 lbs for the Chaparral 215 SSi Sportboat 2004. 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: How many people can each boat hold?

The Chaparral 206 SSi WT 2013 is Coast Guard rated for 10 passengers, while the Chaparral 215 SSi Sportboat 2004 is certified for 1. 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 215 SSi Sportboat 2004 measures 99" wide, compared to 1" for the Chaparral 206 SSi WT 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 206 SSi WT 2013 or the Chaparral 215 SSi Sportboat 2004?

The Chaparral 215 SSi Sportboat 2004 has the bigger tank at 56 gallons, versus 33 gallons on the Chaparral 206 SSi WT 2013. That 23-gallon difference translates to roughly 69–115 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Chaparral 206 SSi WT 2013 and Chaparral 215 SSi Sportboat 2004 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Chaparral 206 SSi WT 2013 and the Chaparral 215 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 206 SSi WT 2013 vs Chaparral 215 SSi Sportboat 2004

Chaparral

Chaparral 206 SSi WT 2013

2013

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Chaparral 215 SSi Sportboat 2004

2004

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Chaparral 206 SSi WT 2013 vs Chaparral 215 SSi Sportboat 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a deep vee Chaparral 206 SSi WT 2013 against a modified vee Chaparral 215 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 206 SSi WT 2013 and 300 hp for the Chaparral 215 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 215 SSi Sportboat 2004 carries 56 gallons versus 33 gallons in the Chaparral 206 SSi WT 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 206 SSi WT 2013 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Chaparral 215 SSi Sportboat 2004 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Chaparral 206 SSi WT 2013 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Chaparral 206 SSi WT 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 215 SSi Sportboat 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.

General Boat Info

MakeChaparral

Model206 SSi WT

Model215 SSi Sportboat

Model Year2013

Model Year2004

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m)

Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)

Beam - Meters2.54

Beam - Meters2.51

Beam - Inches1

Beam - Inches99

Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 7 in. (1.4 m) With Arch: 7 ft. 5 in. (2.26 m) With Arch Folded: 6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m) With Wakeboard Tower: 7 ft. 2 in. (2.18 m) With Wakeboard Tower Folded: 5 ft. 3 in. (1.6 m)

Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 8 in. (1.72 m)

Bridge clearance - Meters2.26

Bridge clearance - Meters1.73

Bridge clearance - Inches89

Bridge clearance - Inches68

Deadrise18°

Deadrise20℃

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

Draft [drive up] - Detail23 in. (58 cm)

Draft [drive up] meters0.33

Draft [drive up] meters0.58

Draft [drive up] inches13

Draft [drive up] inches23

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

Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86 cm)

Draft [max] - Meters0.81

Draft [max] - Meters0.86

Draft [max] - Inches32

Draft [max] - Inches34

Weight - Detail3,400 lbs. (1,542 kg)

Weight - Detail3,495 lbs. (1,585 kg)

Weight - kg1542.21

Weight - kg1585.3

Weight - lbs.34

Weight - lbs.3495

Length - Feet20.5

Length - Feetnot available

Length overall - Detail20 ft. 6 in. (6.25 m)

Length overall - Detail20 ft. 6 in. (6.24 m)

Length overall - Meters6.25

Length overall - Inches246

Length [over all with swim platform]not available

Length [over all with swim platform]22 ft. (6.71 m)

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 - Detail56 gal. (212 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92

Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98

Fuel tank capacity - Gal33

Fuel tank capacity - Gal56

Fuel typeGas

Fuel typenot available

Drive typeI/O

Drive typenot available

Engine max300 hp (224 kW)

Engine max300 hp (224 kw)

Engine/s standardnot available

Engine/s standard190 hp

Operational Info

Maximum people10 / 1,400 lbs

Maximum people1

Headroomnot available

Headroom4 ft. 4 in. (1.32 m)

Sleeping capacitynot available

Sleeping capacity2

Water capacitynot available

Water capacity10 gal. (37.85 l) - Optional Explorer Package

Chaparral 206 SSi WT 2013 vs Chaparral 215 SSi Sportboat 2004 — Common Questions

Which is easier to trailer — the Chaparral 206 SSi WT 2013 or the Chaparral 215 SSi Sportboat 2004?

For trailering, the Chaparral 206 SSi WT 2013 has the edge at 34 lbs dry weight versus 3 495 lbs for the Chaparral 215 SSi Sportboat 2004. 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.

How many people can each boat hold?

The Chaparral 206 SSi WT 2013 is Coast Guard rated for 10 passengers, while the Chaparral 215 SSi Sportboat 2004 is certified for 1. 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 215 SSi Sportboat 2004 measures 99" wide, compared to 1" for the Chaparral 206 SSi WT 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 206 SSi WT 2013 or the Chaparral 215 SSi Sportboat 2004?

The Chaparral 215 SSi Sportboat 2004 has the bigger tank at 56 gallons, versus 33 gallons on the Chaparral 206 SSi WT 2013. That 23-gallon difference translates to roughly 69–115 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Chaparral 206 SSi WT 2013 and Chaparral 215 SSi Sportboat 2004 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Chaparral 206 SSi WT 2013 and the Chaparral 215 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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