Chaparral 225 SSi WT 2013 vs Chaparral 236 SSi Sportboat 2006 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Chaparral 225 SSi WT 2013 or the Chaparral 236 SSi Sportboat 2006?

The Chaparral 236 SSi Sportboat 2006 is the longer of the two at 24,0 feet overall. The Chaparral 225 SSi WT 2013 comes in at 22,5 feet, making it roughly 1,5 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Q: Which is easier to trailer — the Chaparral 225 SSi WT 2013 or the Chaparral 236 SSi Sportboat 2006?

For trailering, the Chaparral 225 SSi WT 2013 has the edge at 42 lbs dry weight versus 4 338 lbs for the Chaparral 236 SSi Sportboat 2006. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

Q: Which boat can handle a bigger outboard?

The Chaparral 236 SSi Sportboat 2006 is rated to a maximum of 375 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Chaparral 225 SSi WT 2013 tops out at 320 hp. Keep in mind that maximum ratings are just that — matching the motor to the actual load and usage pattern usually matters more than chasing the ceiling.

Q: How many people can each boat hold?

The Chaparral 225 SSi WT 2013 is Coast Guard rated for 10 passengers, while the Chaparral 236 SSi Sportboat 2006 is certified for 12. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Q: Do these boats require an oversize trailer permit to tow on US highways?

Both the Chaparral 225 SSi WT 2013 and Chaparral 236 SSi Sportboat 2006 share an 8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m) beam — meaning both sit right at the 8’6" threshold that most US states use for standard-width loads. In most states you can tow at that width without a special permit, but regulations vary. Always check the rules for your state and any states you'll be passing through before your first long haul.

Q: How do the fuel tanks compare on the Chaparral 225 SSi WT 2013 and Chaparral 236 SSi Sportboat 2006?

Both boats carry similar fuel loads — 54 gallons and 54 gallons respectively. Range will depend heavily on motor choice, throttle usage, and whether you're on flat lake water or coastal chop.

Q: Are the Chaparral 225 SSi WT 2013 and Chaparral 236 SSi Sportboat 2006 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Chaparral 225 SSi WT 2013 and the Chaparral 236 SSi Sportboat 2006 are built by Chaparral. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

Boat Comparison

Chaparral 225 SSi WT 2013 vs Chaparral 236 SSi Sportboat 2006

Chaparral

Chaparral 225 SSi WT 2013

2013

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Chaparral

Chaparral 236 SSi Sportboat 2006

2006

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Chaparral 225 SSi WT 2013 vs Chaparral 236 SSi Sportboat 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a deep vee Chaparral 225 SSi WT 2013 against a modified vee Chaparral 236 SSi Sportboat 2006 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.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Chaparral 225 SSi WT 2013 at 22,5 ft versus Chaparral 236 SSi Sportboat 2006 at 24,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Chaparral 236 SSi Sportboat 2006 tips the scales at 4 338 lbs — 4 296 lbs less than the Chaparral 225 SSi WT 2013 at 42 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.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 375 hp, the Chaparral 236 SSi Sportboat 2006 has a 55-hp advantage over the Chaparral 225 SSi WT 2013's 320-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 54 gal and 54 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Chaparral 236 SSi Sportboat 2006 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Chaparral 225 SSi WT 2013 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Chaparral 236 SSi Sportboat 2006 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Chaparral 236 SSi Sportboat 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Chaparral 225 SSi WT 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.

General Boat Info

MakeChaparral

Model225 SSi WT

Model236 SSi Sportboat

Model Year2013

Model Year2006

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)

Beam - Meters2.59

Beam - Inches102

Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 10 in. (1.47 m) With Wakeboard Tower: 6 ft. 11 in. (2.11 m)

Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 7.5 in. (1.41 m)

Bridge clearance - Meters2.11

Bridge clearance - Meters1.42

Bridge clearance - Inches83

Bridge clearance - Inches55.5

Deadrise20°

Deadrise20℃

Draft [drive up] - Detail16 in. (41 cm)

Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (56 cm)

Draft [drive up] meters0.41

Draft [drive up] meters0.56

Draft [drive up] inches16

Draft [drive up] inches22

Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86 cm)

Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)

Draft [max] - Meters0.86

Draft [max] - Meters0.89

Draft [max] - Inches34

Draft [max] - Inches35

Weight - Detail4,200 lbs. (1,905 kg)

Weight - Detail4,338 lbs. (1,968 kg)

Weight - kg1905.09

Weight - kg1967.68

Weight - lbs.42

Weight - lbs.4338

Length - Feet22.5

Length - Feet24

Length [over all with swim platform]22 ft. 6 in. (6.86 m)

Length [over all with swim platform]not available

Length - Metersnot available

Length - Meters7.34

Length - Inchesnot available

Length - Inches1

Length overall - Detailnot available

Length overall - Detail24 ft. 1 in. (7.34 m)

Length overall - Metersnot available

Length overall - Meters7.34

Length overall - Inchesnot available

Length overall - Inches289

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull materialnot available

Hull typeDeep Vee

Hull typeModified Vee

Engine and Drivetrain

Fuel tank capacity - Detail54 gal. (204 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters204.41

Fuel tank capacity - Gal54

Fuel typeGas or Diesel

Fuel typenot available

Drive typeI/O

Engine max320 hp (239 kW)

Engine max375 hp (280 kW)

Operational Info

HeadroomCabin: 4 ft. 4 in. (1.32 m)

Headroomnot available

Sleeping capacity2

Sleeping capacitynot available

Water capacity3 gal. (11 l)

Water capacitynot available

Maximum people10 / 1,430 lbs

Maximum people12

Maximum capacitynot available

Maximum capacity1,655 lbs

Chaparral 225 SSi WT 2013 vs Chaparral 236 SSi Sportboat 2006 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Chaparral 225 SSi WT 2013 or the Chaparral 236 SSi Sportboat 2006?

The Chaparral 236 SSi Sportboat 2006 is the longer of the two at 24,0 feet overall. The Chaparral 225 SSi WT 2013 comes in at 22,5 feet, making it roughly 1,5 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Which is easier to trailer — the Chaparral 225 SSi WT 2013 or the Chaparral 236 SSi Sportboat 2006?

For trailering, the Chaparral 225 SSi WT 2013 has the edge at 42 lbs dry weight versus 4 338 lbs for the Chaparral 236 SSi Sportboat 2006. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

Which boat can handle a bigger outboard?

The Chaparral 236 SSi Sportboat 2006 is rated to a maximum of 375 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Chaparral 225 SSi WT 2013 tops out at 320 hp. Keep in mind that maximum ratings are just that — matching the motor to the actual load and usage pattern usually matters more than chasing the ceiling.

How many people can each boat hold?

The Chaparral 225 SSi WT 2013 is Coast Guard rated for 10 passengers, while the Chaparral 236 SSi Sportboat 2006 is certified for 12. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Do these boats require an oversize trailer permit to tow on US highways?

Both the Chaparral 225 SSi WT 2013 and Chaparral 236 SSi Sportboat 2006 share an 8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m) beam — meaning both sit right at the 8’6" threshold that most US states use for standard-width loads. In most states you can tow at that width without a special permit, but regulations vary. Always check the rules for your state and any states you'll be passing through before your first long haul.

How do the fuel tanks compare on the Chaparral 225 SSi WT 2013 and Chaparral 236 SSi Sportboat 2006?

Both boats carry similar fuel loads — 54 gallons and 54 gallons respectively. Range will depend heavily on motor choice, throttle usage, and whether you're on flat lake water or coastal chop.

Are the Chaparral 225 SSi WT 2013 and Chaparral 236 SSi Sportboat 2006 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Chaparral 225 SSi WT 2013 and the Chaparral 236 SSi Sportboat 2006 are built by Chaparral. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

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