The Chaparral 264 Xtreme 2011 is a deep-V design and the Chaparral 287 SSX 2012 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 264 Xtreme 2011 at 26,3 ft versus Chaparral 287 SSX 2012 at 28,8 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Chaparral 287 SSX 2012 tips the scales at 6 800 lbs - 1 000 lbs less than the Chaparral 264 Xtreme 2011 at 5 800 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 425 hp for the Chaparral 264 Xtreme 2011 and 430 hp for the Chaparral 287 SSX 2012. 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 287 SSX 2012 carries 105 gallons versus 80 gallons in the Chaparral 264 Xtreme 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.