Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral Boats 256 SSi 2006 vs Chaparral Signature 270 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral Boats 256 SSi 2006 vs Chaparral Signature 270 2013 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 Signature 270 2013 tops out at 380 hp. Engine specs for the Chaparral Boats 256 SSi 2006 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Chaparral Signature 270 2013 carries 79 gallons versus 8 gallons in the Chaparral Boats 256 SSi 2006. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Chaparral Boats 256 SSi 2006 is rated for up to 7 people. Passenger data for the Chaparral Signature 270 2013 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Chaparral Boats 256 SSi 2006 and Chaparral Signature 270 2013 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail26.00 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet27
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches312
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Beamnot available
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 7 in. (2.01 m) With Arch: 9 ft. 1 in. (2.77 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.77
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches109
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (84 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail6,900 lbs. (3,130 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg3129.78
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.69
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]27 ft. (8.23 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel tank capacity - Gal79
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Liters299.05
Engine makevolvo
Engine makenot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeI/O
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail79 gal. (299 l)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max380 hp (283 kW)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 m)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity4
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity22 gal. (83 l)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail3.8 gal. (14 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters15.14
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal3.8
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeChaparral
Modelnot available
ModelSignature 27
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2013
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee