Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral 236 SSi Sportboat 2004 vs Chaparral Boats 420 Premiere 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral 236 SSi Sportboat 2004 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 236 SSi Sportboat 2004 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 236 SSi Sportboat 2004 carries 54 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Chaparral Boats 420 Premiere 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Chaparral 236 SSi Sportboat 2004 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
Model236 SSi Sportboat
Modelnot available
Model Year2004
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
Deadrise20℃
Deadrisenot available
Weight - Detail4,338 lbs. (1,968 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1967.68
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.4338
Weight - lbs.not available
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 1 in. (7.34 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail42.00 ft
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet42
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters12.8
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches504
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail3.74 ft
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.14
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches45
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail54 gal. (204 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters204.41
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal54
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
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
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity77
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower