Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral Boats 244 Xtreme 2011 vs Chaparral SSX 285 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral Boats 244 Xtreme 2011 vs Chaparral SSX 285 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 430 hp, the Chaparral SSX 285 2011 has a 110-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 SSX 285 2011 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Chaparral SSX 285 2011 at 28,8 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 - Feet28.83
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Beamnot available
Beam9 ft. (2.74 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches108
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Radar Arch: 8 ft. 11 in. (2.72 m) Without Radar Arch: 6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.72
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches107
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 - Detail7,300 lbs. (3,311 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg3311.22
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.73
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]28 ft. 10 in. (8.79 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeVolvo
Engine makenot available
Horsepower320 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeI/O
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail105 gal. (397 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters397.47
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal105
Engine maxnot available
Engine max430 hp (321 kW)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headroomnot available
Headroom5 ft. 3 in. (1.6 m)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity2
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity14 gal. (53 l)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail4 gal (15 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters15.14
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal4
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeChaparral
Modelnot available
ModelSSX 285
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2011
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee