Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral Boats 280 OSX 2022 vs Chaparral Signature 310 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral Boats 280 OSX 2022 vs Chaparral Signature 310 2011 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 310 2011 tops out at 540 hp. Engine specs for the Chaparral Boats 280 OSX 2022 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 123 gal and 125 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
The Chaparral Boats 280 OSX 2022 is rated for up to 8 people. Passenger data for the Chaparral Signature 310 2011 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Chaparral Signature 310 2011 at 31,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Chaparral Boats 280 OSX 2022 at 28,0 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 - Detail28.00 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet31
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches336
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Draft Min1.58 ft
Draft Minnot available
Beamnot available
Beam10 ft. (3.50 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches12
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Hardtop: 10 ft. 6 in. (3.2 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.2
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches126
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise19℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail23 in. (58 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.58
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches23
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (99 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail10,600 lbs. (4,808 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg4808.08
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.106
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]31 ft. (9.45 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal123
Fuel tank capacity - Gal125
Fuel tank capacity - Liters465.61
Fuel tank capacity - Liters473.18
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail125 gal. (473 l)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max540 hp (403 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity15
Water capacity40 gal. (151 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. 3 in. (1.91 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 31
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2011
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee