Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral 290 Signature Cruiser 2004 vs Chaparral Boats Vortex VRX 223 Surf 2019 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral 290 Signature Cruiser 2004 vs Chaparral Boats Vortex VRX 223 Surf 2019 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 400 hp, the Chaparral Boats Vortex VRX 223 Surf 2019 has a 130-hp advantage over the Chaparral 290 Signature Cruiser 2004's 270-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Chaparral Boats Vortex VRX 223 Surf 2019 and its 400-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Chaparral 290 Signature Cruiser 2004 with its 270-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeChaparral
Makenot available
Model290 Signature Cruiser
Modelnot available
Model Year2004
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. (3.05 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches12
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 10 ft. (3.05 m) Without Arch: 7 ft. 6 in. (2.29 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.05
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches12
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise18℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail25 in. (64 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.64
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches25
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (84 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail8,500 lbs. (3,856 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg3855.53
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.85
Weight - lbs.not available
Length [over all with swim platform]30 ft. 8 in. (9.35 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail23.00 ft
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet23
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches276
Body / Hull
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardTwin 190 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail115 gal. (435 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters435.32
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal115
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine maxTwin 270 hp (Twin 201 kw)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeBRP
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower400 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeinboard
Operational Info
HeadEnclosed Fiberglass with Shower
Headnot available
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
Headroomnot available
Sleeping capacity6
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity25 gal. (95 l)
Water capacitynot available
Maximum peopleYacht Certified
Maximum peoplenot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail25 gal. (95 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters94.64
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal25
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower