Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral Boats 287 SSX 2022 vs Chaparral SSi 180 Bow Rider 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral Boats 287 SSX 2022 vs Chaparral SSi 180 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 380 hp, the Chaparral Boats 287 SSX 2022 has a 190-hp advantage over the Chaparral SSi 180 Bow Rider 2008's 190-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 SSi 180 Bow Rider 2008 carries 23 gallons versus 8 gallons in the Chaparral Boats 287 SSX 2022. 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 287 SSX 2022 at 28,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Chaparral SSi 180 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
Beamnot available
Beam7 ft. 2 in. (2.18 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches86
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 4 in. (1.32 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.32
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches52
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise20℃
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 - Detail2,100 lbs. (953 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg952.54
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.21
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. 10 in. (6.05 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Engine makeVolvo
Engine makenot available
Horsepower380 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeI/O
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines1
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo 3.0 GL SX drive 135 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal. (87 l)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max190 hp (142 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity15
Water capacitynot available
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people8
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeChaparral
Modelnot available
ModelSSi 180 Bow Rider
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee