Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral Boats 23 SSi OB 2022 vs Chaparral SSi 255 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral Boats 23 SSi OB 2022 vs Chaparral SSi 255 2009 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 425 hp, the Chaparral SSi 255 2009 has a 225-hp advantage over the Chaparral Boats 23 SSi OB 2022's 200-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 23 SSi OB 2022 carries 56 gallons versus 8 gallons in the Chaparral SSi 255 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Chaparral Boats 23 SSi OB 2022 is rated for up to 7 people. Passenger data for the Chaparral SSi 255 2009 wasn't available.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Chaparral SSi 255 2009 and its 425-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Chaparral Boats 23 SSi OB 2022 with its 200-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail24.00 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet26
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Draft Min1.17 ft
Draft Minnot available
Beamnot available
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 8 ft. 0 in. (2.44 m) Without Arch: 6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.44
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches96
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise22.5℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches24
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (94 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail5,540 lbs. (2,513 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2512.9
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.554
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.05
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 5 in. (8.05 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Horsepower200 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.7L Gi MPi DP 300 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (303 l)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max425 hp (317 kW)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headroomnot available
Headroom4 ft. 5 in. (1.35 m)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity2
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity9.5 gal. (36 l)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail3.8 gal. (14 l) With Optional VacuFlush: 6.5 gal. (24.6 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters26.5
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal6.5
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeChaparral
Modelnot available
ModelSSi 255
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2009
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee