Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral 246 SSi WT 2013 vs Chaparral 285 SSi 2011: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral 246 SSi WT 2013 is a deep-V design and the Chaparral 285 SSi 2011 is a modified-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably 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 246 SSi WT 2013 at 24,5 ft versus Chaparral 285 SSi 2011 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Chaparral 285 SSi 2011 tips the scales at 7 300 lbs - 2 900 lbs less than the Chaparral 246 SSi WT 2013 at 4 400 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 430 hp, the Chaparral 285 SSi 2011 has a 110-hp advantage over the Chaparral 246 SSi WT 2013's 320-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Chaparral 285 SSi 2011 carries 105 gallons versus 64 gallons in the Chaparral 246 SSi WT 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Chaparral 246 SSi WT 2013 is rated for up to 14 people. Passenger data for the Chaparral 285 SSi 2011 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Chaparral 246 SSi WT 2013 at 24,5 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Chaparral 285 SSi 2011 at 22,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking - a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeChaparral
MakeChaparral
Model246 SSi WT
Model285 SSi
Model Year2013
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam9 ft. (2.74 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches108
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 8 in. (1.42 m) With Arch Tower: 7 ft. 11 in. (2.41 m) With Arch Tower Folded: 6 ft. 9 in. (2.06 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailWithout Arch: 6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 m) With Arch: 8 ft. 11 in. (2.72 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.41
Bridge clearance - Meters2.72
Bridge clearance - Inches95
Bridge clearance - Inches107
Deadrise21°
Deadrise22°
Draft [drive up] - Detail16 in. (41 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail20 in. (51 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] inches16
Draft [drive up] inches20
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 - Detail4,400 lbs. (1,996 kg)
Weight - Detail7,300 lbs. (3,311 kg)
Weight - kg1995.8
Weight - kg3311.22
Weight - lbs.4400
Weight - lbs.7300
Length - Feet24.5
Length - Feet22
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 6 in. (7.47 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]28 ft. 10 in. (8.79 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail64 gal. (242 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail105 gal. (397 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters242.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters397.47
Fuel tank capacity - Gal64
Fuel tank capacity - Gal105
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max320 hp (239 kW)
Engine max430 hp (321 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum people14 / 2,006 lbs.
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Headroomnot available
Headroom5 ft. 3 in. (1.60 m)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity2
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity14 gal. (53 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail4 gal. (15 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters15.14
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal4