Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral 255 SSi Sportboat 2006 vs Chaparral Boats Vortex VRX 223 Surf 2019: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral 255 SSi Sportboat 2006 vs Chaparral Boats Vortex VRX 223 Surf 2019 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 25-hp advantage over the Chaparral Boats Vortex VRX 223 Surf 2019's 400-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Bottom line: The Chaparral 255 SSi Sportboat 2006 at 26,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Chaparral Boats Vortex VRX 223 Surf 2019 at 23,0 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.
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.5540
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters8.05
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet23
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 - Detail23.00 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches276
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 - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal80
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeinboard
Engine max425 hp (317 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeBRP
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower400 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
HeadEnclosed head w/ sink and faucet
Headnot available
Water capacity15 gal. (57 l)
Water capacitynot available
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower