Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral Boats 420 Premiere 2011 vs Chaparral SSi 226 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral Boats 420 Premiere 2011 vs Chaparral SSi 226 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 Chaparral SSi 226 2009 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Chaparral Boats 420 Premiere 2011 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Chaparral SSi 226 2009 carries 55 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Chaparral Boats 420 Premiere 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 12 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 420 Premiere 2011 at 42,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Chaparral SSi 226 2009 at 22,0 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 - Detail42.00 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length - Feet42
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Meters12.8
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches504
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Beam13.32 ft
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters4.06
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches160
Beam - Inches102
Draft [max] - Detail3.74 ft
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (87 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters1.14
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches45
Draft [max] - Inches34
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Wakeboard Tower: 7 ft. 3 in. (2.21 m) Without Wakeboard Tower: 4 ft. 8 in. (1.43 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
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,950 lbs. (1,792 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1791.69
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.395
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.86
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]22 ft. 6 in. (6.86 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Engine makeVOLVO
Engine makenot available
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine 2 Engine MakeVOLVO
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardMercruiser 5.0L MPI Alpha 260 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail55 gal. (208 l)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max300 hp (224 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity77
Water capacitynot available
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,650 lbs. (748.4 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people12
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeChaparral
Modelnot available
ModelSSi 226
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2009
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee