Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral Boats 280 OSX 2022 vs Chaparral Signature 280 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral Boats 280 OSX 2022 vs Chaparral Signature 280 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 Chaparral Signature 280 2009 tops out at 270 hp. Engine specs for the Chaparral Boats 280 OSX 2022 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Chaparral Boats 280 OSX 2022 carries 123 gallons versus 1 gallons in the Chaparral Signature 280 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Chaparral Boats 280 OSX 2022 is rated for up to 8 people. Passenger data for the Chaparral Signature 280 2009 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Chaparral Boats 280 OSX 2022 and Chaparral Signature 280 2009 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 - Detail28.00 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet29
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches336
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Draft Min1.58 ft
Draft Minnot available
Beamnot available
Beam9 ft. 6 in. (2.9 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches114
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 9 ft. 2 in. (2.79 m) Without Arch: 7 ft 1 in. (2.16 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.79
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches11
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 - Detail9,100 lbs. (4,128 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg4127.69
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.91
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.84
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]29 ft. 0 in. (8.84 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal123
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel tank capacity - Liters465.61
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardTwin Volvo 4.3L GXi MPi SX 225 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (379 l)
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxTwin 270 hp (201 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity15
Water capacity29 gal. (110 l)
Holding tank capacity - Gal6.5
Holding tank capacity - Gal28
Holding tank capacity - Liters24.61
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 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 28
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2009
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee