Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral Boats 23 SSi OB 2021 vs Chaparral SSi 220 Bow Rider 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral Boats 23 SSi OB 2021 vs Chaparral SSi 220 Bow Rider 2008 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 SSi 220 Bow Rider 2008 tops out at 320 hp. Engine specs for the Chaparral Boats 23 SSi OB 2021 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Chaparral SSi 220 Bow Rider 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Chaparral Boats 23 SSi OB 2021 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Chaparral SSi 220 Bow Rider 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Chaparral SSi 220 Bow Rider 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Chaparral Boats 23 SSi OB 2021 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail23.00 ft
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in. (6.55 m)
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet21
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Inches276
Length overall - Inches258
Beamnot available
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Wakeboard Tower: 8 ft. 5 in. (2.57 m) Without Wakeboard Tower: 5 ft. 0 in. (1.52 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.57
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches101
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,650 lbs. (1,656 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1655.61
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.365
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.55
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 9 in. (7.24 m)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,625 lbs. (737.1 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people12
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeChaparral
Modelnot available
ModelSSi 220 Bow Rider
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines1
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0 GXi MPi SX drive 270 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail56 gal. (212 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max320 hp (239 kW)