Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral 350 Signature Cruiser 2006 vs Chaparral Boats 230 SC 2018 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral 350 Signature Cruiser 2006 vs Chaparral Boats 230 SC 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 375 hp, the Chaparral 350 Signature Cruiser 2006 has a 175-hp advantage over the Chaparral Boats 230 SC 2018's 200-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 350 Signature Cruiser 2006 carries 24 gallons versus 7 gallons in the Chaparral Boats 230 SC 2018. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Chaparral 350 Signature Cruiser 2006 at 37,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Chaparral Boats 230 SC 2018 at 23,0 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.
General Boat Info
MakeChaparral
Makenot available
Model350 Signature Cruiser
Modelnot available
Model Year2006
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. 10 in. (3.61 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters3.61
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches142
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Radar Arch: TT 11 ft. 2 in. (3.4 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.4
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches134
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 - Detail15,000 lbs. (6,804 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg6803.88
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.15
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters11.28
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet37
Length - Feet23
Length [over all with swim platform]37 ft. 0 in. (11.28 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail23.00 ft
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
Fuel tank capacity - Detail240 gal. (908 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters908.5
Fuel tank capacity - Liters264.98
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Gal7
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeoutboard
Engine maxTwin: 375 hp (280 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower200 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
HeadEnclosed fiberglass head with shower and stainless steel hand rail
Headnot available
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 m)
Headroomnot available
Sleeping capacity6
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity40 gal. (151 l)
Water capacity13
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Maximum peoplenot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal28
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower