Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral Signature 370 2013 vs Chaparral SSi 190 Bow Rider 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Chaparral Signature 370 2013 against a modified vee Chaparral SSi 190 Bow Rider 2008 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Chaparral Signature 370 2013 measures 37,0 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 19,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Chaparral SSi 190 Bow Rider 2008 at 18,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Chaparral Signature 370 2013 tips the scales at 165 lbs — 136 lbs more than the Chaparral SSi 190 Bow Rider 2008 at 29 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 760 hp, the Chaparral Signature 370 2013 has a 490-hp advantage over the Chaparral SSi 190 Bow Rider 2008's 270-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 Signature 370 2013 carries 231 gallons versus 33 gallons in the Chaparral SSi 190 Bow Rider 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Chaparral Signature 370 2013 at 37,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Chaparral SSi 190 Bow Rider 2008 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
ModelSignature 37
ModelSSi 190 Bow Rider
Model Year2013
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. 10 in. (3.61 m)
Beam7 ft. 9 in. (2.36 m)
Beam - Meters3.61
Beam - Meters2.36
Beam - Inches142
Beam - Inches93
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Hardtop: 11 ft. 2 in. (3.4 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Wakeboard Tower: 8 ft. 0 in. (2.44 m) Without Wakeboard Tower: 4 ft. 9 in. (1.45 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.4
Bridge clearance - Meters2.44
Bridge clearance - Inches134
Bridge clearance - Inches96
Deadrise18°
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail25 in. (64 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.64
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inches25
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (84 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail16,500 lbs. (7,484 kg)
Weight - Detail2,900 lbs. (1,315 kg)
Weight - kg7484.27
Weight - kg1315.42
Weight - lbs.165
Weight - lbs.29
Length - Feet37
Length - Feet18
Length [over all with swim platform]37 ft. (11.28 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]19 ft. 11 in. (5.99 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.56
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 - Detail231 gal. (874 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal. (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters874.43
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal231
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Drive typeI/O
Engine max760 hp (567 kW)
Engine max270 hp (201 kW)
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines1
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo 4.3 GL SX drive 190 hp
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 m)
Headroomnot available
Sleeping capacity6
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity40 gal. (151 l)
Water capacitynot available
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Maximum people8
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
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,120 lbs. (508 kg)