Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral Boats Vortex 223VR 2019 vs Chaparral SSi 226 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral Boats Vortex 223VR 2019 vs Chaparral SSi 226 2011 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 2011 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Chaparral Boats Vortex 223VR 2019 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 SSi 226 2011 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Chaparral Boats Vortex 223VR 2019 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Chaparral SSi 226 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Chaparral SSi 226 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Chaparral Boats Vortex 223VR 2019 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail23.00 ft
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 6 in. (6.86 m)
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet22.5
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Inches276
Length overall - Inches27
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. 3 in. (2.21 m) Without Wakeboard Tower: 4 ft. 8 in. (1.42 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
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,900 lbs. (1,769 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1769.01
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.39
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people12 or 1,650 lbs
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeChaparral
Modelnot available
ModelSSi 226
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2011
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
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
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max300 hp (224 kW)