Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral Premiere 400 2009 vs Chaparral SSi 180 2009: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral Premiere 400 2009 is a deep-V design and the Chaparral SSi 180 2009 is a modified-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 435 hp, the Chaparral Premiere 400 2009 has a 245-hp advantage over the Chaparral SSi 180 2009's 190-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 Premiere 400 2009 carries 300 gallons versus 23 gallons in the Chaparral SSi 180 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Chaparral Premiere 400 2009 at 42,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Chaparral SSi 180 2009 at 18,0 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
MakeChaparral
ModelPremiere 400
ModelSSi 180
Model Year2009
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. 4 in. (4.06 m)
Beam7 ft. 2 in. (2.18 m)
Beam - Meters4.06
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Inches160
Beam - Inches86
Bridge clearance - Detail13 ft. 6 in. (4.11 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 4 in. (1.32 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters4.11
Bridge clearance - Meters1.32
Bridge clearance - Inches162
Bridge clearance - Inches52
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [max] - Detail45 in. (114 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters1.14
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches45
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - DetailTBD
Weight - Detail2,100 lbs. (953 kg)
Length - Meters13
Length - Meters5.56
Length - Feet42
Length - Feet18
Length [over all with swim platform]42 ft. 0 in. (13 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]19 ft. 10 in. (6.05 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg952.54
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.2100
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 3 in. (5.56 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters5.56
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches219
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal. (87 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal300
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxTwin 435 hp (twin 320 kW)
Engine max190 hp (142 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo 3.0L GL SX 135 hp
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 l)
Headroomnot available
Sleeping capacity6
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water heater capacity77 gal. (291 l)
Water heater capacitynot available
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Maximum people8
Holding tank capacity - Detail42 gal. (159 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters158.99
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal42
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs. (499 kg)