Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral 206 SSi WT 2013 vs Chaparral 350 Signature Cruiser 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Chaparral 206 SSi WT 2013 against a modified vee Chaparral 350 Signature Cruiser 2006 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Chaparral 350 Signature Cruiser 2006 measures 37,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 16,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Chaparral 206 SSi WT 2013 at 20,5 feet (2013). At 34 lbs and 15 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 375 hp, the Chaparral 350 Signature Cruiser 2006 has a 75-hp advantage over the Chaparral 206 SSi WT 2013's 300-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Chaparral 206 SSi WT 2013 carries 33 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Chaparral 350 Signature Cruiser 2006. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Chaparral 206 SSi WT 2013 is rated for up to 10 people. Passenger data for the Chaparral 350 Signature Cruiser 2006 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Chaparral 350 Signature Cruiser 2006 at 37,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Chaparral 206 SSi WT 2013 at 20,5 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeChaparral
MakeChaparral
Model206 SSi WT
Model350 Signature Cruiser
Model Year2013
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m)
Beam11 ft. 10 in. (3.61 m)
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Meters3.61
Beam - Inches1
Beam - Inches142
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 - DetailWith Radar Arch: TT 11 ft. 2 in. (3.4 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.26
Bridge clearance - Meters3.4
Bridge clearance - Inches89
Bridge clearance - Inches134
Deadrise18°
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in. (33 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail25 in. (64 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.33
Draft [drive up] meters0.64
Draft [drive up] inches13
Draft [drive up] inches25
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (81 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (84 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail3,400 lbs. (1,542 kg)
Weight - Detail15,000 lbs. (6,804 kg)
Weight - kg1542.21
Weight - kg6803.88
Weight - lbs.34
Weight - lbs.15
Length - Feet20.5
Length - Feet37
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 6 in. (6.25 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters6.25
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches246
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters11.28
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]37 ft. 0 in. (11.28 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 - Detail240 gal. (908 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters908.5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max300 hp (224 kW)
Engine maxTwin: 375 hp (280 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum people10 / 1,400 lbs
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Headnot available
HeadEnclosed fiberglass head with shower and stainless steel hand rail
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 m)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity6
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity40 gal. (151 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal28