The Chaparral 220 SSi Sportboat 2006 is a modified-V design and the Chaparral 226 SSi WT 2013 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Chaparral 220 SSi Sportboat 2006 at 21,0 ft versus Chaparral 226 SSi WT 2013 at 22,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Chaparral 226 SSi WT 2013 tips the scales at 3 900 lbs - 250 lbs less than the Chaparral 220 SSi Sportboat 2006 at 3 650 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 320 hp for the Chaparral 220 SSi Sportboat 2006 and 320 hp for the Chaparral 226 SSi WT 2013. 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 220 SSi Sportboat 2006 carries 56 gallons versus 51 gallons in the Chaparral 226 SSi WT 2013. 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.