Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral 255 SSi Sportboat 2007 vs Chaparral Boats 21 SSi 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral 255 SSi Sportboat 2007 vs Chaparral Boats 21 SSi 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 2007 has a 175-hp advantage over the Chaparral Boats 21 SSi 2022's 250-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 255 SSi Sportboat 2007 carries 8 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Chaparral Boats 21 SSi 2022. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Chaparral 255 SSi Sportboat 2007 at 26,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Chaparral Boats 21 SSi 2022 at 21,0 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 Year2007
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: 8 ft. 0 in. (2.44 m) Without Radar Arch: 6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.44
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches96
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise22.5℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches24
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 - Feet21
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 - Detail21.00 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches252
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.7L 280 hp DP
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (303 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeinboard
Engine max425 hp (317 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower250 hp
Operational Info
Headroom4 ft. 5 in. (1.35 m)
Headroomnot available
Sleeping capacity2
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity9.5 gal. (36 l)
Water capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail3.8 gal. (14 l) With Optional VacuFlush: 6.5 gal. (25 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters26.5
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal6.5
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower