Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral 244 Xtreme 2013 vs Chaparral SSi 246 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Chaparral 244 Xtreme 2013 against a modified vee Chaparral SSi 246 2011 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 244 Xtreme 2013 at 24,3 ft versus Chaparral SSi 246 2011 at 24,5 ft. At 47 lbs and 44 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 320 hp for the Chaparral 244 Xtreme 2013 and 320 hp for the Chaparral SSi 246 2011. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 63 gal and 65 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 2013 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Chaparral SSi 246 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 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Chaparral 244 Xtreme 2013 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 SSi 246 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
MakeChaparral
Model244 Xtreme
ModelSSi 246
Model Year2013
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch Tower Upright: 9 ft. 10 in. (3 m) With Arch Tower Folded: 8 ft. 9 in. (2.67 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Wakeboard Tower: 7 ft. 3 in. (2.21 m) Without Wakeboard Tower: 4 ft. 8 in. (1.42 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3
Bridge clearance - Meters2.21
Bridge clearance - Inches118
Bridge clearance - Inches87
Deadrise20°
Deadrise21°
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail16 in. (41 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [drive up] inches16
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (84 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail4,700 lbs. (2,132 kg)
Weight - Detail4,400 lbs. (1,996 kg
Weight - kg2131.88
Weight - kg1995.8
Weight - lbs.47
Weight - lbs.44
Length - Feet24.33
Length - Feet24.5
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 4 in. (7.42 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 6 in. (7.47 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail63 gal. (238 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail65 gal. (246 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters238.48
Fuel tank capacity - Liters246.05
Fuel tank capacity - Gal63
Fuel tank capacity - Gal65
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max320 hp (239 kW)
Engine max320 hp (239 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity10 gal. (38 l)
Water capacity10 gal. (38 l)
Maximum people14 / 2,100 lbs
Maximum people12 or 1,750 lbs
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