Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral 255 SSi Sportboat 2006 vs Chaparral Boats 247 SSX 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral 255 SSi Sportboat 2006 vs Chaparral Boats 247 SSX 2022 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 255 SSi Sportboat 2006 has a 125-hp advantage over the Chaparral Boats 247 SSX 2022's 300-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 8 gal and 6 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Chaparral 255 SSi Sportboat 2006 and its 425-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Chaparral Boats 247 SSX 2022 with its 300-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeChaparral
Makenot available
Model255 SSi Sportboat
Modelnot available
Model Year2006
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Radar Arch: 7 ft. 8 in. (2.34 m) Without Radar Arch: 5 ft 4 in. (1.63 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.34
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches92
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise22.5℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail5,540 lbs. (2,513 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2512.9
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.554
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters8.05
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet25
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 5 in. (8.05 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail25.00 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches300
Draft Minnot available
Draft Min1.58 ft
Body / Hull
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (303 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeinboard
Engine max425 hp (317 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower300 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
HeadEnclosed head w/ sink and faucet
Headnot available
Water capacity15 gal. (57 l)
Water capacity1
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower