Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral Boats 21 SSI OB 2022 vs Chaparral SSX 327 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral Boats 21 SSI OB 2022 vs Chaparral SSX 327 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 860 hp, the Chaparral SSX 327 2011 has a 710-hp advantage over the Chaparral Boats 21 SSI OB 2022's 150-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 SSX 327 2011 carries 15 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Chaparral Boats 21 SSI OB 2022. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Chaparral Boats 21 SSI OB 2022 is rated for up to 6 people. Passenger data for the Chaparral SSX 327 2011 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Chaparral SSX 327 2011 at 32,4 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Chaparral Boats 21 SSI OB 2022 at 22,0 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 - Detail22.00 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet32.42
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail2.67 ft
Draft [max] - Detail38.5 in. (98 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches38.5
Draft Min1.33 ft
Draft Minnot available
Beamnot available
Beam10 ft. (3.05 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches12
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Hardtop: 9 ft. 10 in. (3 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches118
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise22°
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail23 in. (58 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.58
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches23
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail9,800 lbs. (4,445 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg4445.2
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.98
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]32 ft. 6 in. (9.91 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Horsepower150 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeI/O
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail150 gal. (568 l)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max860 hp (641 kW)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity25 gal. (95 l)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacityYacht certified
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail15 gal (57 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters56.78
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal15
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeChaparral
Modelnot available
ModelSSX 327
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2011
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee