Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral 255 SSi Sportboat 2007 vs Chaparral Boats Ssi 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral 255 SSi Sportboat 2007 vs Chaparral Boats Ssi 2021 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 Chaparral 255 SSi Sportboat 2007 carries a rated maximum of 425 hp. Engine data for the Chaparral Boats Ssi 2021 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
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 Ssi 2021 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 - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeOther
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max425 hp (317 kW)
Engine maxnot available
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