Chaparral 264 Xtreme 2013 vs Chaparral 285 SSi Sportboat 2005 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is easier to trailer — the Chaparral 264 Xtreme 2013 or the Chaparral 285 SSi Sportboat 2005?

For trailering, the Chaparral 264 Xtreme 2013 has the edge at 58 lbs dry weight versus 72 lbs for the Chaparral 285 SSi Sportboat 2005. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

Q: Which boat can handle a bigger outboard?

The Chaparral 264 Xtreme 2013 is rated to a maximum of 430 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Chaparral 285 SSi Sportboat 2005 tops out at 320 hp. Keep in mind that maximum ratings are just that — matching the motor to the actual load and usage pattern usually matters more than chasing the ceiling.

Q: How many passengers can the Chaparral 285 SSi Sportboat 2005 carry?

The Chaparral 285 SSi Sportboat 2005 has an official capacity rating of 8 people. Capacity data wasn't available for the other model in this comparison — verify directly with the dealer.

Q: Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?

The Chaparral 285 SSi Sportboat 2005 measures 111" wide, compared to 102" for the Chaparral 264 Xtreme 2013. 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.

Q: Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Chaparral 264 Xtreme 2013 or the Chaparral 285 SSi Sportboat 2005?

The Chaparral 285 SSi Sportboat 2005 has the bigger tank at 143 gallons, versus 8 gallons on the Chaparral 264 Xtreme 2013. That 135-gallon difference translates to roughly 405–675 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Chaparral 264 Xtreme 2013 and Chaparral 285 SSi Sportboat 2005 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Chaparral 264 Xtreme 2013 and the Chaparral 285 SSi Sportboat 2005 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.

Boat Comparison

Chaparral 264 Xtreme 2013 vs Chaparral 285 SSi Sportboat 2005

Chaparral

Chaparral 264 Xtreme 2013

2013

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Chaparral

Chaparral 285 SSi Sportboat 2005

2005

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Chaparral 264 Xtreme 2013 vs Chaparral 285 SSi Sportboat 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a deep vee Chaparral 264 Xtreme 2013 against a modified vee Chaparral 285 SSi Sportboat 2005 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.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 430 hp, the Chaparral 264 Xtreme 2013 has a 110-hp advantage over the Chaparral 285 SSi Sportboat 2005'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 Sportboat 2005 carries 143 gallons versus 8 gallons in the Chaparral 264 Xtreme 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Chaparral 264 Xtreme 2013 and its 430-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Chaparral 285 SSi Sportboat 2005 with its 320-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.

General Boat Info

MakeChaparral

Model264 Xtreme

Model285 SSi Sportboat

Model Year2013

Model Year2005

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)

Beam9 ft. 3 in. (2.82 m)

Beam - Meters2.59

Beam - Meters2.82

Beam - Inches102

Beam - Inches111

Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch Tower: 7 ft. 8 in. (2.34 m)

Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 7 ft. 9 in. (2.36 m) Without Arch: 5 ft. 6 in. (1.68 m)

Bridge clearance - Meters2.34

Bridge clearance - Meters2.36

Bridge clearance - Inches92

Bridge clearance - Inches93

Deadrise22°

Deadrise22℃

Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in. (61 cm)

Draft [drive up] - Detail21 in. (53 cm)

Draft [drive up] meters0.61

Draft [drive up] meters0.53

Draft [drive up] inches24

Draft [drive up] inches21

Draft [max] - Detail38 in. (97 cm)

Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)

Draft [max] - Meters0.97

Draft [max] - Meters0.89

Draft [max] - Inches38

Draft [max] - Inches35

Weight - Detail5,800 lbs. (2,631 kg)

Weight - Detail7,200 lbs. (3,266 kg)

Weight - kg2630.83

Weight - kg3265.86

Weight - lbs.58

Weight - lbs.72

Length - Feet26.33

Length - Feetnot available

Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 4 in. (8.03 m)

Length [over all with swim platform]29 ft. 6 in. (8.99 m)

Length overall - Detailnot available

Length overall - Detail27 ft. 6 in. (8.31 m)

Length overall - Metersnot available

Length overall - Meters8.38

Length overall - Inchesnot available

Length overall - Inches33

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull materialnot available

Hull typeDeep Vee

Hull typeModified Vee

Engine and Drivetrain

Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (303 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Detail143 gal. (541 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83

Fuel tank capacity - Liters541.31

Fuel tank capacity - Gal8

Fuel tank capacity - Gal143

Fuel typeGas

Fuel typenot available

Drive typeI/O

Drive typenot available

Engine max430 hp (321 kW)

Engine maxTwin 320 hp (Twin 239 kw)

Engine/s standardnot available

Engine/s standard375 hp

Operational Info

Water capacity13.5 gal. (51 l)

Water capacity30 gal. (114 l)

Maximum peopleYacht certified

Maximum peopleYacht Certified

Holding tank capacity - Detail3.8 gal. (14 l)

Holding tank capacity - Detail9.5 gal. (36 l)

Holding tank capacity - Liters15.14

Holding tank capacity - Liters37.85

Holding tank capacity - Gal3.8

Holding tank capacity - Gal9.5

Headnot available

HeadEnclosed Fiberglass

Headroomnot available

Headroom5 ft. 0 in. (1.52 m)

Sleeping capacitynot available

Sleeping capacity2

Chaparral 264 Xtreme 2013 vs Chaparral 285 SSi Sportboat 2005 — Common Questions

Which is easier to trailer — the Chaparral 264 Xtreme 2013 or the Chaparral 285 SSi Sportboat 2005?

For trailering, the Chaparral 264 Xtreme 2013 has the edge at 58 lbs dry weight versus 72 lbs for the Chaparral 285 SSi Sportboat 2005. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

Which boat can handle a bigger outboard?

The Chaparral 264 Xtreme 2013 is rated to a maximum of 430 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Chaparral 285 SSi Sportboat 2005 tops out at 320 hp. Keep in mind that maximum ratings are just that — matching the motor to the actual load and usage pattern usually matters more than chasing the ceiling.

How many passengers can the Chaparral 285 SSi Sportboat 2005 carry?

The Chaparral 285 SSi Sportboat 2005 has an official capacity rating of 8 people. Capacity data wasn't available for the other model in this comparison — verify directly with the dealer.

Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?

The Chaparral 285 SSi Sportboat 2005 measures 111" wide, compared to 102" for the Chaparral 264 Xtreme 2013. 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 264 Xtreme 2013 or the Chaparral 285 SSi Sportboat 2005?

The Chaparral 285 SSi Sportboat 2005 has the bigger tank at 143 gallons, versus 8 gallons on the Chaparral 264 Xtreme 2013. That 135-gallon difference translates to roughly 405–675 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Chaparral 264 Xtreme 2013 and Chaparral 285 SSi Sportboat 2005 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Chaparral 264 Xtreme 2013 and the Chaparral 285 SSi Sportboat 2005 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.

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