Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral Boats 26 SURF 2022 vs Chaparral SSX 256 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral Boats 26 SURF 2022 vs Chaparral SSX 256 2010 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 380 hp for the Chaparral Boats 26 SURF 2022 and 400 hp for the Chaparral SSX 256 2010. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Chaparral Boats 26 SURF 2022 carries 65 gallons versus 8 gallons in the Chaparral SSX 256 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Chaparral Boats 26 SURF 2022 is rated for up to 7 people. Passenger data for the Chaparral SSX 256 2010 wasn't available.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Chaparral SSX 256 2010 and its 400-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Chaparral Boats 26 SURF 2022 with its 380-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail26.00 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet26.42
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches312
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch Tower: 7 ft. 9 in. (2.36 m) Without Arch Tower: 5 ft. 4 in. (1.63 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.36
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches93
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise22°
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches24
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail5,300 lbs. (2,404 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2404.04
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.53
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 5 in. (8.05 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal65
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel tank capacity - Liters246.05
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Engine makeVolvo
Engine makenot available
Horsepower380 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeI/O
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (303 l)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max400 hp (298 kW)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity10 gal. (38 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
ModelSSX 256
Model Yearnot available
Model Year201
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee