Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral 275 SSi Sportboat 2007 vs Chaparral Boats 191 Suncoast 2018 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral 275 SSi Sportboat 2007 vs Chaparral Boats 191 Suncoast 2018 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 525 hp, the Chaparral 275 SSi Sportboat 2007 has a 410-hp advantage over the Chaparral Boats 191 Suncoast 2018's 115-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 275 SSi Sportboat 2007 carries 105 gallons versus 35 gallons in the Chaparral Boats 191 Suncoast 2018. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Chaparral 275 SSi Sportboat 2007 at 28,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Chaparral Boats 191 Suncoast 2018 at 20,0 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
Makenot available
Model275 SSi Sportboat
Modelnot available
Model Year2007
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 0 in. (2.74 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches108
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 8 ft. 11 in. (2.72 m) Without Arch: 6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.72
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches107
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise22℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail20 in. (51 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches2
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail7,300 lbs. (3,311 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg3311.22
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.73
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters8.79
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet20
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]28 ft. 10 in. (8.79 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail20.00 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches240
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.7L 280 hp DP
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail105 gal. (397 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters397.47
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal105
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeOther
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max525 hp (391 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower115 hp
Operational Info
Headroom5 ft. 3 in. (1.6 m)
Headroomnot available
Sleeping capacity2
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity13.5 gal. (51 l)
Water capacity1
Holding tank capacity - Detail3.8 gal. (14 l) With Optional VacuFlush: 6.5 gal. (25 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters26.5
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal6.5
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower