Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral Boats 280 OSX 2022 vs Chaparral SSi 190 Bow Rider 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral Boats 280 OSX 2022 vs Chaparral SSi 190 Bow Rider 2008 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 Chaparral SSi 190 Bow Rider 2008 tops out at 270 hp. Engine specs for the Chaparral Boats 280 OSX 2022 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Chaparral Boats 280 OSX 2022 carries 123 gallons versus 33 gallons in the Chaparral SSi 190 Bow Rider 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 8 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Chaparral Boats 280 OSX 2022 at 28,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Chaparral SSi 190 Bow Rider 2008 at 18,0 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.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail28.00 ft
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 3 in. (5.56 m)
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Meters5.56
Length overall - Inches336
Length overall - Inches219
Draft Min1.58 ft
Draft Minnot available
Beamnot available
Beam7 ft. 9 in. (2.36 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.36
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches93
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Wakeboard Tower: 8 ft. 0 in. (2.44 m) Without Wakeboard Tower: 4 ft. 9 in. (1.45 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.44
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches96
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,900 lbs. (1,315 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1315.42
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.29
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.56
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]19 ft. 11 in. (5.99 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal123
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel tank capacity - Liters465.61
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeI/O
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines1
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo 4.3 GL SX drive 190 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (125 l)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max270 hp (201 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity15
Water capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal6.5
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters24.61
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,120 lbs. (508 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people8
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeChaparral
Modelnot available
ModelSSi 190 Bow Rider
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee