Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral Boats 277 SSX 2013 vs Chaparral Signature 370 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral Boats 277 SSX 2013 vs Chaparral Signature 370 2012 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 760 hp, the Chaparral Signature 370 2012 has a 330-hp advantage over the Chaparral Boats 277 SSX 2013's 430-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 24 gallons in the Chaparral Signature 370 2012. 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 370 2012 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Chaparral Signature 370 2012 at 37,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Chaparral Boats 277 SSX 2013 at 27,0 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 - Feet37
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches324
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Beamnot available
Beam11 ft. 10 in. (3.61 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters3.61
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches142
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch or Hardtop: 11 ft. 2 in. (3.4 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.4
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches134
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 - Detail16,500 lbs. (7,484 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg7484.27
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.165
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]37 ft. (11.28 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal105
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Liters397.47
Fuel tank capacity - Liters908.5
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Horsepower430 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail240 gal. (908 l)
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Engine maxnot available
Engine max760 hp (567 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity15
Water capacity40 gal. (151 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. 6 in. (1.98 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 37
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2012
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee