Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral 206 SSi WT 2013 vs Chaparral Premiere 400 2009: Which Deep-V Boat Fits Your Needs?
Both the Chaparral 206 SSi WT 2013 and the Chaparral Premiere 400 2009 are deep-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 435 hp, the Chaparral Premiere 400 2009 has a 135-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 Premiere 400 2009 carries 300 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.
The Chaparral 206 SSi WT 2013 is rated for up to 10 people. Passenger data for the Chaparral Premiere 400 2009 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Chaparral Premiere 400 2009 at 42,0 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
ModelPremiere 400
Model Year2013
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m)
Beam13 ft. 4 in. (4.06 m)
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Meters4.06
Beam - Inches100
Beam - Inches160
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 - Detail13 ft. 6 in. (4.11 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.26
Bridge clearance - Meters4.11
Bridge clearance - Inches89
Bridge clearance - Inches162
Deadrise18°
Deadrise18℃
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] - Detail45 in. (114 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters1.14
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches45
Weight - Detail3,400 lbs. (1,542 kg)
Weight - DetailTBD
Weight - kg1542.21
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.3400
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet20.5
Length - Feet42
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 - Meters13
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]42 ft. 0 in. (13 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal300
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Engine max300 hp (224 kW)
Engine maxTwin 435 hp (twin 320 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum people10 / 1,400 lbs.
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 l)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity6
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity77 gal. (291 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail42 gal. (159 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters158.99
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal42