Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral 220 SSi Sportboat 2004 vs Chaparral SSX 276 2010 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Chaparral 220 SSi Sportboat 2004 and the Chaparral SSX 276 2010 are modified vee designs with composite 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?
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 525 hp, the Chaparral SSX 276 2010 has a 205-hp advantage over the Chaparral 220 SSi Sportboat 2004'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 SSX 276 2010 carries 105 gallons versus 56 gallons in the Chaparral 220 SSi Sportboat 2004. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Chaparral 220 SSi Sportboat 2004 is rated for up to 12 people. Passenger data for the Chaparral SSX 276 2010 wasn't available.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Chaparral SSX 276 2010 and its 525-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Chaparral 220 SSi Sportboat 2004 with its 320-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeChaparral
MakeChaparral
Model220 SSi Sportboat
ModelSSX 276
Model Year2004
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam9 ft. (2.74 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches108
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 0 in. (1.52 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch Tower: 8 ft. 9 in. (2.67 m) Without Arch Tower: 6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.52
Bridge clearance - Meters2.67
Bridge clearance - Inches6
Bridge clearance - Inches105
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise22°
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (50 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail20 in. (51 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [drive up] inches2
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (95 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detail3,650 lbs. (1,656 kg)
Weight - Detail6,800 lbs. (3,084 kg)
Weight - kg1655.61
Weight - kg3084.43
Weight - lbs.365
Weight - lbs.68
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 9 in. (7.24 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]28 ft. 10 in. (8.79 m)
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in. (6.55 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches258
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet28.83
Body / Hull
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard220 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail56 gal. (212 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail105 gal. (397 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Liters397.47
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal105
Engine max320 hp (239 kw)
Engine max525 hp (391 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Maximum people12
Maximum peoplenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity13.5 gal. (51 l)
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