Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral 277 SSX 2013 vs Chaparral Boats 420 Premiere 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral 277 SSX 2013 vs Chaparral Boats 420 Premiere 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 Chaparral 277 SSX 2013 carries a rated maximum of 525 hp. Engine data for the Chaparral Boats 420 Premiere 2011 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Chaparral 277 SSX 2013 carries 105 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Chaparral Boats 420 Premiere 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Chaparral Boats 420 Premiere 2011 at 42,0 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)
Beam13.32 ft
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Meters4.06
Beam - Inches108
Beam - Inches160
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] - Detail3.74 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Meters1.14
Draft [max] - Inches39
Draft [max] - Inches45
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 - Feet42
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 - Detail42.00 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters12.8
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches504
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 - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal105
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeinboard
Engine max525 hp (391 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVOLVO
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeVOLVO
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Operational Info
Water capacity15 gal. (57 l)
Water capacity77
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 - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal3.8
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower