Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral Boats 30 Surf 2022 vs Chaparral SSi 196 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral Boats 30 Surf 2022 vs Chaparral SSi 196 2009 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 30 Surf 2022 has a 155-hp advantage over the Chaparral SSi 196 2009's 225-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 9 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 30 Surf 2022 at 30,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Chaparral SSi 196 2009 at 19,0 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 - Detail30.00 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length - Feet30
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Meters9.14
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches360
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Beamnot available
Beam8 ft. 0 in. (2.44 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches96
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWithout Tower: 4 ft. 7 in. (1.4 m) With Tower: 7 ft. 9 in. (2.36 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 - Detail3,000 lbs. (1,361 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1360.78
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.3
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.94
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]19 ft. 6 in. (5.94 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeVolvo
Engine makenot available
Horsepower380 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo 4.3L GL SX 190 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail32 gal. (121 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Engine maxnot available
Engine max225 hp (168 kW)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,260 lbs. (571.5 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people9
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeChaparral
Modelnot available
ModelSSi 196
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2009
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee