Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral Boats 280 OSX 2022 vs Chaparral SSi 196 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral Boats 280 OSX 2022 vs Chaparral SSi 196 2010 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 196 2010 tops out at 225 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 32 gallons in the Chaparral SSi 196 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Chaparral SSi 196 2010 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Chaparral Boats 280 OSX 2022 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Chaparral SSi 196 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Chaparral SSi 196 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 19,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Chaparral Boats 280 OSX 2022 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail28.00 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet19.5
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches336
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Draft Min1.58 ft
Draft Minnot available
Beamnot available
Beam8 ft. (2.44 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches96
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Wakeboard Tower: 7 ft. 9 in. (2.36 m) Without Wakeboard Tower: 4 ft. 7 in. (1.4 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.36
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches93
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise18°
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in. (33 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.33
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches13
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (81 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches32
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,100 lbs. (1,406 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1406.14
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.31
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]19 ft. 6 in. (5.94 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal123
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Fuel tank capacity - Liters465.61
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeI/O
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail32 gal. (121 l)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max225 hp (168 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 peoplenot available
Maximum people9 or 1,260 lbs
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeChaparral
Modelnot available
ModelSSi 196
Model Yearnot available
Model Year201
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee