Chaparral 244 Xtreme 2011 boat specs
Chaparral
Chaparral 244 Xtreme 2011
2011
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Chaparral Boats 420 Premiere 2011 boat specs
Chaparral
Chaparral Boats 420 Premiere 2011
2011
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Chaparral 244 Xtreme 2011 vs Chaparral Boats 420 Premiere 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat

The Chaparral 244 Xtreme 2011 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 244 Xtreme 2011 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.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 6 gal and 3 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Chaparral 244 Xtreme 2011 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Chaparral Boats 420 Premiere 2011 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Chaparral 244 Xtreme 2011 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Chaparral 244 Xtreme 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 24,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Chaparral Boats 420 Premiere 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeChaparral
Makenot available
Model244 Xtreme
Modelnot available
Model Year2011
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
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Wakeboard Tower Upright: 9 ft. 7 in. (2.92 m) With Wakeboard Tower Folded: 7 ft. 8 in. (2.34 m) With Arch Tower Upright: 9 ft. 10 in. (3 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches118
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise20°
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (84 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail3.74 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters1.14
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches45
Weight - Detail4,700 lbs. (2,132 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2131.88
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.47
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet24.33
Length - Feet42
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 4 in. (7.42 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail42.00 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters12.8
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches504
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeinboard
Engine max320 hp (239 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVOLVO
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeVOLVO
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Operational Info
Water capacity10 gal. (38 l)
Water capacity77
Maximum people14 or 2,100 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail3.8 gal (14 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters15.14
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal3.8
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower

Chaparral 244 Xtreme 2011 vs Chaparral Boats 420 Premiere 2011 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Chaparral 244 Xtreme 2011 or the Chaparral Boats 420 Premiere 2011?
The Chaparral Boats 420 Premiere 2011 is the longer of the two at 42,0 feet overall. The Chaparral 244 Xtreme 2011 comes in at 24,3 feet, making it roughly 17,7 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?
The Chaparral 244 Xtreme 2011 has a documented max rating of 320 hp. Engine specifications for the Chaparral Boats 420 Premiere 2011 were not available in our database — check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Chaparral 244 Xtreme 2011 is Coast Guard rated for 14 passengers, while the Chaparral Boats 420 Premiere 2011 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.
Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?
The Chaparral Boats 420 Premiere 2011 measures 160" wide, compared to 102" for the Chaparral 244 Xtreme 2011. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.
Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Chaparral 244 Xtreme 2011 or the Chaparral Boats 420 Premiere 2011?
The Chaparral 244 Xtreme 2011 has the bigger tank at 6 gallons, versus 3 gallons on the Chaparral Boats 420 Premiere 2011. That 3-gallon difference translates to roughly 9–15 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.
Are the Chaparral 244 Xtreme 2011 and Chaparral Boats 420 Premiere 2011 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Chaparral 244 Xtreme 2011 and the Chaparral Boats 420 Premiere 2011 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.