Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral Boats 277 SSX 2013 vs Chaparral Signature 290 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral Boats 277 SSX 2013 vs Chaparral Signature 290 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 160-hp advantage over the Chaparral Signature 290 2009'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 Signature 290 2009 carries 115 gallons versus 105 gallons in the Chaparral Boats 277 SSX 2013. 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 290 2009 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Chaparral Boats 277 SSX 2013 at 27,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Chaparral Signature 290 2009 at 3,0 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.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail27.00 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet3
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches324
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Beamnot available
Beam10 ft. 0 in. (3.05 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches12
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. 0 in. (3.05 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.05
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches12
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail25 in. (64 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.64
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches25
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 - Detail9,700 lbs. (4,400 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg4399.84
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.97
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters9.35
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]30 ft. 8 in. (9.35 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal105
Fuel tank capacity - Gal115
Fuel tank capacity - Liters397.47
Fuel tank capacity - Liters435.32
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Horsepower430 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardTwin Volvo 4.3L GXi MPi DP 225 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail115 gal. (435 l)
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxTwin 270 hp (201 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity15
Water capacity24 gal. (91 l)
Holding tank capacity - Gal4
Holding tank capacity - Gal28
Holding tank capacity - Liters15.14
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity6
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeChaparral
Modelnot available
ModelSignature 29
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2009
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee