Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral Boats 287 SSX 2022 vs Chaparral SSi 216 2011: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral Boats 287 SSX 2022 vs Chaparral SSi 216 2011 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 80-hp advantage over the Chaparral SSi 216 2011's 300-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 Boats 287 SSX 2022 carries 80 gallons versus 40 gallons in the Chaparral SSi 216 2011. 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 216 2011 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Chaparral Boats 287 SSX 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 216 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Chaparral SSi 216 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 11 passengers and at 21,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Chaparral Boats 287 SSX 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 - Detail21 ft. 6 in. (6.55 m)
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet21.5
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Inches336
Length overall - Inches258
Beamnot available
Beam8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches100
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Wakeboard Tower: 7 ft. 3 in. (2.214 m) Without Wakeboard Tower: 4 ft. 5 in. (1.35 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.21
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches87
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise20°
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail16 in. (41 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches16
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,500 lbs. (1,588 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1587.57
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.3500
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal80
Fuel tank capacity - Gal40
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Engine makeVolvo
Engine makenot available
Horsepower380 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeI/O
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max300 hp (224 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity15
Water capacitynot available
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people11 or 1,500 lbs.
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeChaparral
Modelnot available
ModelSSi 216
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2011
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee