Chaparral 246 SSi WT 2013 vs Chaparral 275 SSi Sportboat 2007 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Chaparral 246 SSi WT 2013 or the Chaparral 275 SSi Sportboat 2007?

The Chaparral 275 SSi Sportboat 2007 is the longer of the two at 28,0 feet overall. The Chaparral 246 SSi WT 2013 comes in at 24,5 feet, making it roughly 3,5 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Q: Which is easier to trailer — the Chaparral 246 SSi WT 2013 or the Chaparral 275 SSi Sportboat 2007?

For trailering, the Chaparral 246 SSi WT 2013 has the edge at 44 lbs dry weight versus 73 lbs for the Chaparral 275 SSi Sportboat 2007. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

Q: Which boat can handle a bigger outboard?

The Chaparral 275 SSi Sportboat 2007 is rated to a maximum of 525 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Chaparral 246 SSi WT 2013 tops out at 320 hp. Keep in mind that maximum ratings are just that — matching the motor to the actual load and usage pattern usually matters more than chasing the ceiling.

Q: How many passengers can the Chaparral 246 SSi WT 2013 carry?

The Chaparral 246 SSi WT 2013 has an official capacity rating of 14 people. Capacity data wasn't available for the other model in this comparison — verify directly with the dealer.

Q: Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?

The Chaparral 275 SSi Sportboat 2007 measures 108" wide, compared to 102" for the Chaparral 246 SSi WT 2013. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.

Q: Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Chaparral 246 SSi WT 2013 or the Chaparral 275 SSi Sportboat 2007?

The Chaparral 275 SSi Sportboat 2007 has the bigger tank at 105 gallons, versus 64 gallons on the Chaparral 246 SSi WT 2013. That 41-gallon difference translates to roughly 123–205 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Chaparral 246 SSi WT 2013 and Chaparral 275 SSi Sportboat 2007 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Chaparral 246 SSi WT 2013 and the Chaparral 275 SSi Sportboat 2007 are built by Chaparral. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

Boat Comparison

Chaparral 246 SSi WT 2013 vs Chaparral 275 SSi Sportboat 2007

Chaparral

Chaparral 246 SSi WT 2013

2013

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Chaparral 275 SSi Sportboat 2007

2007

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Chaparral 246 SSi WT 2013 vs Chaparral 275 SSi Sportboat 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a deep vee Chaparral 246 SSi WT 2013 against a modified vee Chaparral 275 SSi Sportboat 2007 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Chaparral 275 SSi Sportboat 2007 measures 28,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 3,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Chaparral 246 SSi WT 2013 at 24,5 feet (2013). At 44 lbs and 73 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 275 SSi Sportboat 2007 has a 205-hp advantage over the Chaparral 246 SSi WT 2013'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 275 SSi Sportboat 2007 carries 105 gallons versus 64 gallons in the Chaparral 246 SSi WT 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

The Chaparral 246 SSi WT 2013 is rated for up to 14 people. Passenger data for the Chaparral 275 SSi Sportboat 2007 wasn't available.

Bottom line: The Chaparral 275 SSi Sportboat 2007 at 28,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Chaparral 246 SSi WT 2013 at 24,5 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

Model246 SSi WT

Model275 SSi Sportboat

Model Year2013

Model Year2007

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)

Beam9 ft. 0 in. (2.74 m)

Beam - Meters2.59

Beam - Meters2.74

Beam - Inches102

Beam - Inches108

Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 8 in. (1.42 m) With Arch Tower: 7 ft. 11 in. (2.41 m) With Arch Tower Folded: 6 ft. 9 in. (2.06 m)

Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 8 ft. 11 in. (2.72 m) Without Arch: 6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 m)

Bridge clearance - Meters2.41

Bridge clearance - Meters2.72

Bridge clearance - Inches95

Bridge clearance - Inches107

Deadrise21°

Deadrise22℃

Draft [drive up] - Detail16 in. (41 cm)

Draft [drive up] - Detail20 in. (51 cm)

Draft [drive up] meters0.41

Draft [drive up] meters0.51

Draft [drive up] inches16

Draft [drive up] inches2

Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86 cm)

Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)

Draft [max] - Meters0.86

Draft [max] - Meters0.89

Draft [max] - Inches34

Draft [max] - Inches35

Weight - Detail4,400 lbs. (1,996 kg)

Weight - Detail7,300 lbs. (3,311 kg)

Weight - kg1995.8

Weight - kg3311.22

Weight - lbs.44

Weight - lbs.73

Length - Feet24.5

Length - Feet28

Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 6 in. (7.47 m)

Length [over all with swim platform]28 ft. 10 in. (8.79 m)

Length - Metersnot available

Length - Meters8.79

Length - Inchesnot available

Length - Inches1

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull typeDeep Vee

Hull typeModified Vee

Engine and Drivetrain

Fuel tank capacity - Detail64 gal. (242 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Detail105 gal. (397 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters242.27

Fuel tank capacity - Liters397.47

Fuel tank capacity - Gal64

Fuel tank capacity - Gal105

Fuel typeGas

Drive typeI/O

Engine max320 hp (239 kW)

Engine max525 hp (391 kW)

Engine/s standardnot available

Engine/s standardVolvo 5.7L 280 hp DP

Operational Info

Maximum people14 / 2,006 lbs

Maximum peoplenot available

Headroomnot available

Headroom5 ft. 3 in. (1.6 m)

Sleeping capacitynot available

Sleeping capacity2

Water capacitynot available

Water capacity13.5 gal. (51 l)

Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available

Holding tank capacity - Detail3.8 gal. (14 l) With Optional VacuFlush: 6.5 gal. (25 l)

Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available

Holding tank capacity - Liters26.5

Holding tank capacity - Galnot available

Holding tank capacity - Gal6.5

Chaparral 246 SSi WT 2013 vs Chaparral 275 SSi Sportboat 2007 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Chaparral 246 SSi WT 2013 or the Chaparral 275 SSi Sportboat 2007?

The Chaparral 275 SSi Sportboat 2007 is the longer of the two at 28,0 feet overall. The Chaparral 246 SSi WT 2013 comes in at 24,5 feet, making it roughly 3,5 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Which is easier to trailer — the Chaparral 246 SSi WT 2013 or the Chaparral 275 SSi Sportboat 2007?

For trailering, the Chaparral 246 SSi WT 2013 has the edge at 44 lbs dry weight versus 73 lbs for the Chaparral 275 SSi Sportboat 2007. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

Which boat can handle a bigger outboard?

The Chaparral 275 SSi Sportboat 2007 is rated to a maximum of 525 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Chaparral 246 SSi WT 2013 tops out at 320 hp. Keep in mind that maximum ratings are just that — matching the motor to the actual load and usage pattern usually matters more than chasing the ceiling.

How many passengers can the Chaparral 246 SSi WT 2013 carry?

The Chaparral 246 SSi WT 2013 has an official capacity rating of 14 people. Capacity data wasn't available for the other model in this comparison — verify directly with the dealer.

Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?

The Chaparral 275 SSi Sportboat 2007 measures 108" wide, compared to 102" for the Chaparral 246 SSi WT 2013. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.

Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Chaparral 246 SSi WT 2013 or the Chaparral 275 SSi Sportboat 2007?

The Chaparral 275 SSi Sportboat 2007 has the bigger tank at 105 gallons, versus 64 gallons on the Chaparral 246 SSi WT 2013. That 41-gallon difference translates to roughly 123–205 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Chaparral 246 SSi WT 2013 and Chaparral 275 SSi Sportboat 2007 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Chaparral 246 SSi WT 2013 and the Chaparral 275 SSi Sportboat 2007 are built by Chaparral. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

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