Matching a modified vee Chaparral 260 SSi Sportboat 2006 against a deep vee Chaparral 264 Xtreme 2010 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 260 SSi Sportboat 2006 at 25,0 ft versus Chaparral 264 Xtreme 2010 at 26,3 ft. At 52 lbs and 58 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 — 425 hp for the Chaparral 260 SSi Sportboat 2006 and 425 hp for the Chaparral 264 Xtreme 2010. 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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Chaparral 260 SSi Sportboat 2006 carries 79 gallons versus 8 gallons in the Chaparral 264 Xtreme 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

The Chaparral 260 SSi Sportboat 2006 is rated for up to 14 people. Passenger data for the Chaparral 264 Xtreme 2010 wasn't available.