Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral Boats 277 SSX 2013 vs Chaparral Signature 250 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral Boats 277 SSX 2013 vs Chaparral Signature 250 2009 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 277 SSX 2013 has a 55-hp advantage over the Chaparral Signature 250 2009's 375-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 277 SSX 2013 carries 105 gallons versus 8 gallons in the Chaparral Signature 250 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Chaparral Boats 277 SSX 2013 is rated for up to 8 people. Passenger data for the Chaparral Signature 250 2009 wasn't available.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Chaparral Boats 277 SSX 2013 and its 430-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Chaparral Signature 250 2009 with its 375-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail27.00 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet27
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches324
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Beamnot available
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 9 ft. 1 in. (2.77 m) Without Arch: 6 ft. 7 in. (2.01 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.77
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches109
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (84 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail6,900 lbs. (3,130 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg3129.78
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.69
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.23
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]27 ft. 0 in. (8.23 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal105
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel tank capacity - Liters397.47
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Horsepower430 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0L GXi MPi DP 270 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (303 l)
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max375 hp (280 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity15
Water capacity22 gal. (83 l)
Holding tank capacity - Gal4
Holding tank capacity - Gal1
Holding tank capacity - Liters15.14
Holding tank capacity - Liters37.85
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 m)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity4
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail3.8 gal. (14 l) With Optional VacuFlush: 10 gal. (38 l)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeChaparral
Modelnot available
ModelSignature 25
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2009
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee