Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral 220 SSi Sportboat 2005 vs Chaparral Boats 420 Premiere 2011: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral 220 SSi Sportboat 2005 vs Chaparral Boats 420 Premiere 2011 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 220 SSi Sportboat 2005 carries a rated maximum of 320 hp. Engine data for the Chaparral Boats 420 Premiere 2011 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Chaparral Boats 420 Premiere 2011 carries 300 gallons versus 56 gallons in the Chaparral 220 SSi Sportboat 2005. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 12 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Chaparral 220 SSi Sportboat 2005 and Chaparral Boats 420 Premiere 2011 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeChaparral
Makenot available
Model220 SSi Sportboat
Modelnot available
Model Year2005
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam13.32 ft
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters4.06
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches160
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 0 in. (1.52 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.52
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches60
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise20℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (50 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (95 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail3.74 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters1.14
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches45
Weight - Detail3,650 lbs. (1,656 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1655.61
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.3650
Weight - lbs.not available
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 9 in. (7.24 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in. (6.55 m)
Length overall - Detail42.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Meters12.8
Length overall - Inches258
Length overall - Inches504
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet42
Body / Hull
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard220 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail56 gal. (212 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal300
Engine max320 hp (239 kw)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVOLVO
Drive typenot available
Drive typeinboard
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeVOLVO
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Operational Info
Maximum people12
Maximum peoplenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity77
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower