Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral 280 SSi Sportboat 2006 vs Chaparral SSX 276 2010: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral 280 SSi Sportboat 2006 vs Chaparral SSX 276 2010 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Chaparral 280 SSi Sportboat 2006 at 27,0 ft versus Chaparral SSX 276 2010 at 28,8 ft. At 6 800 lbs and 6 800 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class - either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 640 hp, the Chaparral 280 SSi Sportboat 2006 has a 115-hp advantage over the Chaparral SSX 276 2010's 525-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 280 SSi Sportboat 2006 carries 143 gallons versus 105 gallons in the Chaparral SSX 276 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Chaparral 280 SSi Sportboat 2006 is rated for up to 8 people. Passenger data for the Chaparral SSX 276 2010 wasn't available.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Chaparral 280 SSi Sportboat 2006 and its 640-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Chaparral SSX 276 2010 with its 525-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeChaparral
MakeChaparral
Model280 SSi Sportboat
ModelSSX 276
Model Year2006
Model Year2010
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 3 in. (2.82 m)
Beam9 ft. (2.74 m)
Beam - Meters2.82
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inches111
Beam - Inches108
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Radar Arch: 8 ft. 1 in. (2.46 m) Without Radar Arch: 5 ft. 10 in. (1.78 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch Tower: 8 ft. 9 in. (2.67 m) Without Arch Tower: 6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.46
Bridge clearance - Meters2.67
Bridge clearance - Inches97
Bridge clearance - Inches105
Deadrise22℃
Deadrise22°
Draft [drive up] - Detail21 in. (53 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail20 in. (51 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] inches21
Draft [drive up] inches20
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detail6,800 lbs. (3,084 kg)
Weight - Detail6,800 lbs. (3,084 kg)
Weight - kg3084.43
Weight - kg3084.43
Weight - lbs.6800
Weight - lbs.6800
Length - Meters8.38
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet28.83
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]29 ft. 6 in. (8.99 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]28 ft. 10 in. (8.79 m)
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 6 in. (8.38 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters8.38
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches330
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail143 gal. (541 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail105 gal. (397 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters541.31
Fuel tank capacity - Liters397.47
Fuel tank capacity - Gal143
Fuel tank capacity - Gal105
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max640 hp (478 kW)
Engine max525 hp (391 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
HeadEnclosed fiberglass
Headnot available
Water capacity30 gal. (114 l)
Water capacity13.5 gal. (51 l)
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Maximum peoplenot available
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail3.8 gal. (14 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters15.14
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal3.8
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee