Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral 224 Xtreme 2013 vs Chaparral Boats SSX 276 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral 224 Xtreme 2013 vs Chaparral Boats SSX 276 2010 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 SSX 276 2010 has a 110-hp advantage over the Chaparral 224 Xtreme 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 Boats SSX 276 2010 carries 105 gallons versus 49 gallons in the Chaparral 224 Xtreme 2013. 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 224 Xtreme 2013 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Chaparral Boats SSX 276 2010 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Chaparral 224 Xtreme 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Chaparral 224 Xtreme 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Chaparral Boats SSX 276 2010 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
Model224 Xtreme
Modelnot available
Model Year2013
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch Tower Upright: 9 ft. 5 in. (2.87 m) With Arch Tower Folded: 8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.87
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches113
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise18°
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail20 in. (51 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches2
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail4,150 lbs. (1,882 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1882.41
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.415
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet22.33
Length - Feet29
Length [over all with swim platform]22 ft. 4 in. (6.81 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail29.00 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters8.84
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches348
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail49 gal. (185 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters185.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters397.47
Fuel tank capacity - Gal49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal105
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeinboard
Engine max320 hp (239 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makemercruiser
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower430 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity10 gal. (38 l)
Water capacity14
Maximum people12 / 1,750 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower