Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral 216 SSi WT 2013 vs Chaparral 277 SSX 2013 — Which Deep Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Chaparral 216 SSi WT 2013 and the Chaparral 277 SSX 2013 are deep vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Chaparral 277 SSX 2013 measures 27,5 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Chaparral 216 SSi WT 2013 at 21,5 feet (2013). At 35 lbs and 65 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 525 hp, the Chaparral 277 SSX 2013 has a 205-hp advantage over the Chaparral 216 SSi WT 2013's 320-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 277 SSX 2013 carries 105 gallons versus 36 gallons in the Chaparral 216 SSi WT 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Chaparral 216 SSi WT 2013 is rated for up to 11 people. Passenger data for the Chaparral 277 SSX 2013 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Chaparral 277 SSX 2013 at 27,5 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Chaparral 216 SSi WT 2013 at 21,5 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
Model216 SSi WT
Model277 SSX
Model Year2013
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m)
Beam9 ft. (2.74 m)
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inches1
Beam - Inches108
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 5 in. (1.35 m) With Arch: 7 ft. 8 in. (2.34 m) With Arch Folded: 6 ft. 5 in. (1.96 m) With Wakeboard Tower: 7 ft. 3 in. (2.21 m) With Wakeboard Tower Folded: 6 ft. (1.83 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 m) With Hardtop: 7 ft. 10 in. (2.39 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.34
Bridge clearance - Meters2.39
Bridge clearance - Inches92
Bridge clearance - Inches94
Deadrise20°
Deadrise22.5°
Draft [drive up] - Detail16 in. (41 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail26 in. (66 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] meters0.66
Draft [drive up] inches16
Draft [drive up] inches26
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (99 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - Detail3,500 lbs. (1,588 kg)
Weight - Detail6,500 lbs. (2,948 kg)
Weight - kg1587.57
Weight - kg2948.35
Weight - lbs.35
Weight - lbs.65
Length - Feet21.5
Length - Feet27.5
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 6 in. (6.55 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]27 ft. 6 in. (8.38 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail36 gal. (136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail105 gal. (397 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters136.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters397.47
Fuel tank capacity - Gal36
Fuel tank capacity - Gal105
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max320 hp (239 kW)
Engine max525 hp (391 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum people11 / 1,500 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity15 gal. (57 l)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacityYacht 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