Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral Boats 235 SSi 2002 vs Chaparral Signature 310 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral Boats 235 SSi 2002 vs Chaparral Signature 310 2011 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 540 hp, the Chaparral Signature 310 2011 has a 320-hp advantage over the Chaparral Boats 235 SSi 2002's 220-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 Signature 310 2011 carries 125 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Chaparral Boats 235 SSi 2002. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Chaparral Boats 235 SSi 2002 is rated for up to 7 people. Passenger data for the Chaparral Signature 310 2011 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Chaparral Signature 310 2011 at 31,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Chaparral Boats 235 SSi 2002 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 - Feet31
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches276
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Beamnot available
Beam10 ft. (3.50 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches12
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Hardtop: 10 ft. 6 in. (3.2 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.2
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches126
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise19℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail23 in. (58 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.58
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches23
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (99 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail10,600 lbs. (4,808 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg4808.08
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.106
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]31 ft. (9.45 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal125
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters473.18
Engine makeVolvo Peta
Engine makenot available
Horsepower220 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail125 gal. (473 l)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max540 hp (403 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity1
Water capacity40 gal. (151 l)
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.91 m)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity6
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal28
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeChaparral
Modelnot available
ModelSignature 31
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2011
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee