Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral 285 SSi 2011 vs Chaparral Boats H2O Surf 2018: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral 285 SSi 2011 vs Chaparral Boats H2O Surf 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 Chaparral 285 SSi 2011 carries a rated maximum of 430 hp. Engine data for the Chaparral Boats H2O Surf 2018 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
Bottom line: The Chaparral 285 SSi 2011 and Chaparral Boats H2O Surf 2018 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeChaparral
Makenot available
Model285 SSi
Modelnot available
Model Year2011
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. (2.74 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches108
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWithout Arch: 6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 m) With Arch: 8 ft. 11 in. (2.72 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] inches20
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.7300
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet21
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 - Detail21.00 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches252
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail105 gal. (397 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters397.47
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal105
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeOther
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max430 hp (321 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Headroom5 ft. 3 in. (1.60 m)
Headroomnot available
Sleeping capacity2
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity14 gal. (53 l)
Water capacitynot available
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Maximum peoplenot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail4 gal. (15 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters15.14
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal4
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower