Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral 277 SSX 2013 vs Chaparral Boats 310 Signature 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral 277 SSX 2013 vs Chaparral Boats 310 Signature 2011 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 525 hp, the Chaparral 277 SSX 2013 has a 255-hp advantage over the Chaparral Boats 310 Signature 2011'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 310 Signature 2011 carries 125 gallons versus 105 gallons in the Chaparral 277 SSX 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Chaparral Boats 310 Signature 2011 at 31,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Chaparral 277 SSX 2013 at 27,5 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
Makenot available
Model277 SSX
Modelnot available
Model Year2013
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. (2.74 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches108
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 m) With Hardtop: 7 ft. 10 in. (2.39 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.39
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches94
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise22.5°
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail26 in. (66 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.66
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches26
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (99 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches39
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail6,500 lbs. (2,948 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2948.35
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.65
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet27.5
Length - Feet31
Length [over all with swim platform]27 ft. 6 in. (8.38 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail31.00 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters9.45
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches372
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail105 gal. (397 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters397.47
Fuel tank capacity - Liters473.18
Fuel tank capacity - Gal105
Fuel tank capacity - Gal125
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeinboard
Engine max525 hp (391 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeT-Volvo Penta
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower270 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity15 gal. (57 l)
Water capacity4
Maximum capacityYacht certified
Maximum capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail3.8 gal (14 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters15.14
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Gal3.8
Holding tank capacity - Gal28
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower