Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral 244 Xtreme 2010 vs Chaparral 310 Signature Cruiser 2005: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral 244 Xtreme 2010 is a deep-V design and the Chaparral 310 Signature Cruiser 2005 is a modified-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 320 hp for the Chaparral 244 Xtreme 2010 and 320 hp for the Chaparral 310 Signature Cruiser 2005. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Chaparral 310 Signature Cruiser 2005 carries 147 gallons versus 60 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 310 Signature Cruiser 2005 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Chaparral 244 Xtreme 2010 and Chaparral 310 Signature Cruiser 2005 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeChaparral
MakeChaparral
Model244 Xtreme
Model310 Signature Cruiser
Model Year2010
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam10 ft. 7.5 in. (3.24 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.25
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches127.5
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 - Detail11 ft. 2 in. (3.4 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3
Bridge clearance - Meters3.4
Bridge clearance - Inches118
Bridge clearance - Inches134
Deadrise20°
Deadrise17℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail25 in. (64 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] meters0.64
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [drive up] inches25
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (84 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (84 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail4,700 lbs. (2,132 kg)
Weight - Detail11,395 lbs. (5,169 kg)
Weight - kg2131.88
Weight - kg5168.68
Weight - lbs.4700
Weight - lbs.11395
Length - Feet24.33
Length - Feetnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 4 in. (7.42 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]33 ft. 4.5 in. (10.17 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail147 gal. (556 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters556.46
Fuel tank capacity - Gal60
Fuel tank capacity - Gal147
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max320 hp (239 kW)
Engine maxTwin 320 hp (Twin 239 kw)
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardTwin 190 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people14 or 2,100 lbs.
Maximum peopleYacht Certified
Holding tank capacity - Detail3.8 gal (14 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (68 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters15.14
Holding tank capacity - Liters68.14
Holding tank capacity - Gal3.8
Holding tank capacity - Gal18
Headnot available
HeadEnclosed Fiberglass with Shower
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 m)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity5
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity29 gal. (110 l)