Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral 246 SSi WT 2013 vs Chaparral SSX 256 2010: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral 246 SSi WT 2013 is a deep-V design and the Chaparral SSX 256 2010 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Chaparral 246 SSi WT 2013 at 24,5 ft versus Chaparral SSX 256 2010 at 26,4 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Chaparral SSX 256 2010 tips the scales at 5 300 lbs - 900 lbs less than the Chaparral 246 SSi WT 2013 at 4 400 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 400 hp, the Chaparral SSX 256 2010 has a 80-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 SSX 256 2010 carries 80 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 SSX 256 2010 wasn't available.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Chaparral SSX 256 2010 and its 400-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Chaparral 246 SSi WT 2013 with its 320-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeChaparral
MakeChaparral
Model246 SSi WT
ModelSSX 256
Model Year2013
Model Year2010
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
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 Tower: 7 ft. 9 in. (2.36 m) Without Arch Tower: 5 ft. 4 in. (1.63 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.41
Bridge clearance - Meters2.36
Bridge clearance - Inches95
Bridge clearance - Inches93
Deadrise21°
Deadrise22°
Draft [drive up] - Detail16 in. (41 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] inches16
Draft [drive up] inches24
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail4,400 lbs. (1,996 kg)
Weight - Detail5,300 lbs. (2,404 kg)
Weight - kg1995.8
Weight - kg2404.04
Weight - lbs.4400
Weight - lbs.5300
Length - Feet24.5
Length - Feet26.42
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 6 in. (7.47 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 5 in. (8.05 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail64 gal. (242 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (303 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters242.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Gal64
Fuel tank capacity - Gal80
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max320 hp (239 kW)
Engine max400 hp (298 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum people14 / 2,006 lbs.
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity10 gal. (38 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail3.8 gal. (14 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters15.14
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal3.8