Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral 204 Xtreme 2010 vs Chaparral Boats 277 SSX 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral 204 Xtreme 2010 vs Chaparral Boats 277 SSX 2013 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 430 hp, the Chaparral Boats 277 SSX 2013 has a 160-hp advantage over the Chaparral 204 Xtreme 2010'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 Boats 277 SSX 2013 carries 105 gallons versus 35 gallons in the Chaparral 204 Xtreme 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Chaparral 204 Xtreme 2010 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Chaparral Boats 277 SSX 2013 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Chaparral 204 Xtreme 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Chaparral 204 Xtreme 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 20,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Chaparral Boats 277 SSX 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeChaparral
Makenot available
Model204 Xtreme
Modelnot available
Model Year201
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches1
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Wakeboard Tower Upright: 7 ft. 2 in. (2.18 m) With Wakeboard Tower Folded: 5 ft. 3 in. (1.6 m) With Arch Tower Upright: 7 ft. 5 in. (2.26 m) With Arch Tower Folded: 6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.26
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches89
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise18°
Deadrisenot available
Weight - Detail3,550 lbs. (1,610 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1610.25
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.355
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet20.5
Length - Feet27
Length [over all with swim platform]20 ft. 6 in. (6.25 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail27.00 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches324
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters397.47
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal105
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Horsepower270 hp (201 kW)
Horsepower430 hp
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Operational Info
Maximum people11 or 1,400 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity15
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal4
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters15.14
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower