Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral 206 SSi WT 2013 vs Chaparral Signature 310 Cruiser 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Chaparral 206 SSi WT 2013 against a modified vee Chaparral Signature 310 Cruiser 2008 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 Signature 310 Cruiser 2008 measures 33,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 12,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Chaparral 206 SSi WT 2013 at 20,5 feet (2013). At 34 lbs and 114 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 300 hp for the Chaparral 206 SSi WT 2013 and 320 hp for the Chaparral Signature 310 Cruiser 2008. 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 Signature 310 Cruiser 2008 carries 147 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 Signature 310 Cruiser 2008 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Chaparral Signature 310 Cruiser 2008 at 33,0 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
ModelSignature 310 Cruiser
Model Year2013
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m)
Beam10 ft. 7 in. (3.23 m)
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Meters3.23
Beam - Inches1
Beam - Inches127
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 - Detail11 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 - Detail11,400 lbs. (5,171 kg)
Weight - kg1542.21
Weight - kg5170.95
Weight - lbs.34
Weight - lbs.114
Length - Feet20.5
Length - Feet33
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 - Meters10.16
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]33 ft. 4 in. (10.16 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail147 gal. (556 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters556.46
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal147
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Engine max300 hp (224 kW)
Engine maxTwin 320 hp (239 kW)
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines2
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardTwin Volvo 5.0 GXi MPi DP drive 270 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people10 / 1,400 lbs
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 m)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity5
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity29 gal. (110 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