Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral Boats H2O Surf 2018 vs Chaparral SSX 236 Bow Rider 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral Boats H2O Surf 2018 vs Chaparral SSX 236 Bow Rider 2008 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 SSX 236 Bow Rider 2008 tops out at 375 hp. Engine specs for the Chaparral Boats H2O Surf 2018 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Chaparral SSX 236 Bow Rider 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Chaparral Boats H2O Surf 2018 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Chaparral SSX 236 Bow Rider 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Chaparral SSX 236 Bow Rider 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Chaparral Boats H2O Surf 2018 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail21.00 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Beamnot available
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Wakeboard Tower: 7 ft. 10 in. (2.39 m) Without Wakeboard Tower: 4 ft. 8 in. (1.42 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.39
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches94
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (56 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail4,400 lbs. (1,996 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1995.8
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.44
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters7.34
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 1 in. (7.34 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeOther
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines1
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0 GXi MPi SX drive 270 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail55 gal. (208 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max375 hp (280 kW)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity10 gal. (38 l)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people12
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail3.8 gal. (14 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters15.14
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal3.8
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeChaparral
Modelnot available
ModelSSX 236 Bow Rider
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee