Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral 256 SSi Sportboat 2006 vs Chaparral Boats 247ssx 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral 256 SSi Sportboat 2006 vs Chaparral Boats 247ssx 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 256 SSi Sportboat 2006 has a 125-hp advantage over the Chaparral Boats 247ssx 2022's 300-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Chaparral 256 SSi Sportboat 2006 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Chaparral Boats 247ssx 2022 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Chaparral 256 SSi Sportboat 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Chaparral 256 SSi Sportboat 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 26,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Chaparral Boats 247ssx 2022 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeChaparral
Makenot available
Model256 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. 8.5 in. (2.35 m) Without Radar Arch: 5 ft. 4 in. (1.63 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.36
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches92.5
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 - Detail5,272 lbs. (2,392 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2391.34
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.5272
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters8.05
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet25
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 5 in. (8.05 m)
Length overall - Detail25.00 ft
Length overall - Meters8.05
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches317
Length overall - Inches300
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 - Gal8
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeinboard
Engine max425 hp (317 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower300 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
HeadEnclosed fiberglass
Headnot available
Water capacity10 gal. (38 l)
Water capacitynot available
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower