Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral Boats 23 ssi 2022 vs Chaparral SSX 276 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral Boats 23 ssi 2022 vs Chaparral SSX 276 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 SSX 276 2009 has a 125-hp advantage over the Chaparral Boats 23 ssi 2022's 300-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 2009 carries 105 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Chaparral Boats 23 ssi 2022. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Chaparral Boats 23 ssi 2022 is rated for up to 7 people. Passenger data for the Chaparral SSX 276 2009 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Chaparral SSX 276 2009 at 28,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Chaparral Boats 23 ssi 2022 at 23,0 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 - Detail23.00 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet28
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches276
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Beamnot available
Beam9 ft. 0 in. (2.74 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches108
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 8 ft. 9 in. (2.67 m) Without Arch: 6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.67
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches105
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise22℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail20 in. (51 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches2
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail6,800 lbs. (3,084 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg3084.43
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.68
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.79
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]28 ft. 10 in. (8.79 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal105
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters397.47
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Horsepower300 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo 8.1L Gi DP 375 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail105 gal. (397 l)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max425 hp (317 kW)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity13.5 gal. (51 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
ModelSSX 276
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2009
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee