Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral 270 Signature Cruiser 2005 vs Chaparral Boats SSX 276 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral 270 Signature Cruiser 2005 vs Chaparral Boats SSX 276 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 430 hp, the Chaparral Boats SSX 276 2010 has a 160-hp advantage over the Chaparral 270 Signature Cruiser 2005's 270-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 SSX 276 2010 carries 105 gallons versus 1 gallons in the Chaparral 270 Signature Cruiser 2005. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Chaparral Boats SSX 276 2010 and its 430-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Chaparral 270 Signature Cruiser 2005 with its 270-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeChaparral
Makenot available
Model270 Signature Cruiser
Modelnot available
Model Year2005
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 6 in. (2.9 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches114
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 2 in. (1.89 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.79
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches11
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise20℃
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] - Detail33 in. (84 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail8,200 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg3719.45
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.82
Weight - lbs.not available
Length [over all with swim platform]28 ft. 11.5 in. (8.83 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail29.00 ft
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet29
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters8.84
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches348
Body / Hull
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardTwin 190 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (379 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Liters397.47
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal105
Engine maxTwin 270 hp (Twin 201 kw)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makemercruiser
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower430 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeinboard
Operational Info
HeadEnclosed Fiberglass with Shower
Headnot available
Sleeping capacity6
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity30 gal. (114 l)
Water capacity14
Maximum peopleYacht Certified
Maximum peoplenot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail25 gal. (95 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters94.64
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal25
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower