Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral Boats 277 SSX 2013 vs Chaparral SSX 256 Bow Rider 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral Boats 277 SSX 2013 vs Chaparral SSX 256 Bow Rider 2008 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 430 hp for the Chaparral Boats 277 SSX 2013 and 425 hp for the Chaparral SSX 256 Bow Rider 2008. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Chaparral Boats 277 SSX 2013 carries 105 gallons versus 8 gallons in the Chaparral SSX 256 Bow Rider 2008. 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 SSX 256 Bow Rider 2008 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Chaparral Boats 277 SSX 2013 and Chaparral SSX 256 Bow Rider 2008 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail27.00 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet26
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: 7 ft. 9 in. (2.36 m) Without Arch: 5 ft. 4 in. (1.63 m) With Wakeboard Tower: 8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.54
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches1
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise22.5℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches24
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail5,300 lbs. (2,404 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2404.04
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.53
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.05
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 5 in. (8.05 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
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines1
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.7 Gi MPi DP Drive 300 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (303 l)
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max425 hp (317 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity15
Water capacity10 gal. (38 l)
Holding tank capacity - Gal4
Holding tank capacity - Gal6.5
Holding tank capacity - Liters15.14
Holding tank capacity - Liters26.5
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail3.8 gal. (14 l) With Optional VacuFlush: 6.5 gal. (25 l)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeChaparral
Modelnot available
ModelSSX 256 Bow Rider
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee