Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral Boats 244 Xtreme 2011 vs Chaparral Signature 270 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral Boats 244 Xtreme 2011 vs Chaparral Signature 270 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 Signature 270 2009 has a 105-hp advantage over the Chaparral Boats 244 Xtreme 2011's 320-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
The Chaparral Boats 244 Xtreme 2011 is rated for up to 7 people. Passenger data for the Chaparral Signature 270 2009 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Chaparral Signature 270 2009 at 28,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Chaparral Boats 244 Xtreme 2011 at 24,0 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 - Detail24.00 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet28
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inchesnot 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: 9 ft. 9 in. (2.97 m) Without Arch: 7 ft. 6 in. (2.29 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.97
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches117
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (84 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail7,450 lbs. (3,379 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg3379.26
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.745
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.81
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches11
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]28 ft. 11 in. (8.81 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeVolvo
Engine makenot available
Horsepower320 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.7L GXi DP 320 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail87 gal. (329 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters329.33
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal87
Engine maxnot available
Engine max425 hp (317 kW)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 m)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity4
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity29 gal. (110 l)
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 27
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2009
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee