Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral Boats Vortex 223VR 2019 vs Chaparral SSX 287 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral Boats Vortex 223VR 2019 vs Chaparral SSX 287 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 SSX 287 2011 tops out at 430 hp. Engine specs for the Chaparral Boats Vortex 223VR 2019 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
The Chaparral Boats Vortex 223VR 2019 is rated for up to 7 people. Passenger data for the Chaparral SSX 287 2011 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Chaparral SSX 287 2011 at 28,8 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Chaparral Boats Vortex 223VR 2019 at 23,0 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 - Detail23.00 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet28.83
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches276
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Beamnot available
Beam9 ft. (2.74 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches108
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Radar Arch: 8 ft. 9 in. (2.67 m) Without Radar Arch: 6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.67
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches105
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise22°
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail20 in. (51 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches2
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 - Detail6,800 lbs. (3,084 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg3084.43
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.68
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]28 ft. 10 in. (8.79 m)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headroomnot available
Headroom5 ft. 3 in. (1.6 m)
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity14 gal. (53 l)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum peopleYacht certified
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 287
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 - Detail105 gal. (397 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters397.47
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal105
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max430 hp (321 kW)