Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral 257 SSX 2013 vs Chaparral SSX 276 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Chaparral 257 SSX 2013 against a modified vee Chaparral SSX 276 2010 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Chaparral SSX 276 2010 measures 28,8 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 3,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Chaparral 257 SSX 2013 at 25,5 feet (2013). At 47 lbs and 68 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 525 hp, the Chaparral SSX 276 2010 has a 95-hp advantage over the Chaparral 257 SSX 2013's 430-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 SSX 276 2010 carries 105 gallons versus 72 gallons in the Chaparral 257 SSX 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Chaparral 257 SSX 2013 is rated for up to 14 people. Passenger data for the Chaparral SSX 276 2010 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Chaparral SSX 276 2010 at 28,8 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Chaparral 257 SSX 2013 at 25,5 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
MakeChaparral
Model Year2013
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam9 ft. (2.74 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches108
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 8 in. (1.73 m) With Wakeboard Tower: 8 ft. 2 in. (2.49 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch Tower: 8 ft. 9 in. (2.67 m) Without Arch Tower: 6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.49
Bridge clearance - Meters2.67
Bridge clearance - Inches98
Bridge clearance - Inches105
Deadrise22.5°
Deadrise22°
Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail20 in. (51 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] inches24
Draft [drive up] inches2
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detail4,700 lbs. (2,132 kg)
Weight - Detail6,800 lbs. (3,084 kg)
Weight - kg2131.88
Weight - kg3084.43
Weight - lbs.47
Weight - lbs.68
Length - Feet25.5
Length - Feet28.83
Length [over all with swim platform]25 ft. 6 in. (7.77 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]28 ft. 10 in. (8.79 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail72 gal. (273 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail105 gal. (397 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters272.55
Fuel tank capacity - Liters397.47
Fuel tank capacity - Gal72
Fuel tank capacity - Gal105
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max430 hp (321 kW)
Engine max525 hp (391 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity13.5 gal. (51 l)
Water capacity13.5 gal. (51 l)
Maximum people14
Maximum peoplenot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail3.8 gal (14 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail3.8 gal. (14 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters15.14
Holding tank capacity - Liters15.14
Holding tank capacity - Gal3.8
Holding tank capacity - Gal3.8