Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral 255 SSi 2010 vs Chaparral Boats 220 SSi 2003 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral 255 SSi 2010 vs Chaparral Boats 220 SSi 2003 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 375 hp, the Chaparral 255 SSi 2010 has a 95-hp advantage over the Chaparral Boats 220 SSi 2003's 280-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 Boats 220 SSi 2003 carries 58 gallons versus 8 gallons in the Chaparral 255 SSi 2010. 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 2010 at 26,4 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Chaparral Boats 220 SSi 2003 at 24,0 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
Modelnot available
Model Year201
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch Tower: 8 ft. (2.44 m) Without Arch Tower: 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 - Feet26.42
Length - Feet24
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 - Detail24.00 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches288
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
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 - Liters219.55
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel tank capacity - Gal58
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeinboard
Engine max375 hp (280 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercruiser
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower280 hp
Operational Info
Headroom4 ft. 5 in. (1.35 cm)
Headroomnot available
Sleeping capacity2
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity9.5 gal. (36 l)
Water capacitynot available
Maximum peopleYacht Certified
Maximum peoplenot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail3.8 gal. (14 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters15.14
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal3.8
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower