Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral 224 Xtreme 2010 vs Chaparral Premiere 400 2009 — Which Deep Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Chaparral 224 Xtreme 2010 and the Chaparral Premiere 400 2009 are deep vee designs with fiberglass construction — 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 224 Xtreme 2010's 300-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 5 gal and 3 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
The Chaparral 224 Xtreme 2010 is rated for up to 12 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 224 Xtreme 2010 at 22,3 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
Model224 Xtreme
ModelPremiere 4
Model Year201
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam13 ft. 4 in. (4.06 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters4.06
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches16
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Wakeboard Tower Upright: 9 ft. 2 in. (2.79 m) With Wakeboard Tower Folded: 7 ft. 3 in. (2.21 m) With Arch Tower Upright: 9 ft. 5 in. (2.87 m) With Arch Tower Folded: 8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail13 ft. 6 in. (4.11 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.87
Bridge clearance - Meters4.11
Bridge clearance - Inches113
Bridge clearance - Inches162
Deadrise18°
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail20 in. (51 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches2
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail45 in. (114 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters1.14
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches45
Weight - Detail4,150 lbs. (1,882 kg)
Weight - DetailTBD
Weight - kg1882.41
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.415
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet22.33
Length - Feet42
Length [over all with swim platform]22 ft. 4 in. (6.81 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]42 ft. 0 in. (13 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters13
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
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
Water capacity10 gal. (38 l)
Water capacitynot available
Maximum people12 or 1,750 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