Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral 285 SSX 2013 vs Chaparral SSX 267 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Chaparral 285 SSX 2013 against a modified vee Chaparral SSX 267 2011 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Chaparral 285 SSX 2013 at 28,8 ft versus Chaparral SSX 267 2011 at 26,4 ft. At 73 lbs and 53 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 525 hp, the Chaparral 285 SSX 2013 has a 145-hp advantage over the Chaparral SSX 267 2011's 380-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 285 SSX 2013 carries 102 gallons versus 8 gallons in the Chaparral SSX 267 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Chaparral 285 SSX 2013 at 28,8 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Chaparral SSX 267 2011 at 26,4 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.
General Boat Info
MakeChaparral
MakeChaparral
Model Year2013
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. (2.74 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches108
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 m) With Arch: 8 ft. 11 in. (2.72 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Radar Arch: 7 ft. 9 in. (2.36 m) Without Radar Arch: 5 ft. 4 in. (1.63 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.72
Bridge clearance - Meters2.36
Bridge clearance - Inches107
Bridge clearance - Inches93
Deadrise22°
Deadrise23°
Draft [drive up] - Detail20 in. (51 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] inches2
Draft [drive up] inches24
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail7,300 lbs. (3,311 kg)
Weight - Detail5,300 lbs. (2,404 kg)
Weight - kg3311.22
Weight - kg2404.04
Weight - lbs.73
Weight - lbs.53
Length - Feet28.83
Length - Feet26.42
Length [over all with swim platform]28 ft. 10 in. (8.79 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 5 in. (8.05 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail102 gal. (386 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (303 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters386.11
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Gal102
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max525 hp (391 kW)
Engine max380 hp (283 kW)
Operational Info
Headroom5 ft. 3 in. (1.6 m)
Headroomnot available
Sleeping capacity2
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity13.5 gal. (51 l)
Water capacity10 gal. (38 l)
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Maximum people12 or 1,605 lbs
Holding tank capacity - Detail3.8 gal. (14 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail3.8 gal (14 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters15.14
Holding tank capacity - Liters15.14
Holding tank capacity - Gal3.8
Holding tank capacity - Gal3.8
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacityYacht certified