Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral 244 Xtreme 2010 vs Chaparral 277 SSX 2013 — Which Deep Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Chaparral 244 Xtreme 2010 and the Chaparral 277 SSX 2013 are deep vee designs with fiberglass 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?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Chaparral 277 SSX 2013 measures 27,5 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 3,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Chaparral 244 Xtreme 2010 at 24,3 feet (2010). At 47 lbs and 65 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 525 hp, the Chaparral 277 SSX 2013 has a 205-hp advantage over the Chaparral 244 Xtreme 2010'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 277 SSX 2013 carries 105 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Chaparral 244 Xtreme 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Chaparral 244 Xtreme 2010 is rated for up to 14 people. Passenger data for the Chaparral 277 SSX 2013 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Chaparral 277 SSX 2013 at 27,5 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Chaparral 244 Xtreme 2010 at 24,3 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.
General Boat Info
MakeChaparral
MakeChaparral
Model244 Xtreme
Model277 SSX
Model Year201
Model Year2013
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 - DetailWith Wakeboard Tower Upright: 9 ft. 7 in. (2.92 m) With Wakeboard Tower Folded: 7 ft. 8 in. (2.34 m) With Arch Tower Upright: 9 ft. 10 in. (3 m) With Arch Tower Folded: 8 ft. 9 in. (2.67 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 m) With Hardtop: 7 ft. 10 in. (2.39 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3
Bridge clearance - Meters2.39
Bridge clearance - Inches118
Bridge clearance - Inches94
Deadrise20°
Deadrise22.5°
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail26 in. (66 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] meters0.66
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [drive up] inches26
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (84 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (99 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - Detail4,700 lbs. (2,132 kg)
Weight - Detail6,500 lbs. (2,948 kg)
Weight - kg2131.88
Weight - kg2948.35
Weight - lbs.47
Weight - lbs.65
Length - Feet24.33
Length - Feet27.5
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 4 in. (7.42 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]27 ft. 6 in. (8.38 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail105 gal. (397 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters397.47
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal105
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max320 hp (239 kW)
Engine max525 hp (391 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum people14 or 2,100 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail3.8 gal (14 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail3.8 gal (14 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters15.14
Holding tank capacity - Liters15.14
Holding tank capacity - Gal3.8
Holding tank capacity - Gal3.8
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity15 gal. (57 l)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacityYacht certified