Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral Boats 287 SSX 2022 vs Chaparral Signature 250 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral Boats 287 SSX 2022 vs Chaparral Signature 250 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 380 hp for the Chaparral Boats 287 SSX 2022 and 375 hp for the Chaparral Signature 250 2009. 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. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 8 gal and 8 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
The Chaparral Boats 287 SSX 2022 is rated for up to 8 people. Passenger data for the Chaparral Signature 250 2009 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Chaparral Boats 287 SSX 2022 and Chaparral Signature 250 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 - Feet27
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches336
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: 9 ft. 1 in. (2.77 m) Without Arch: 6 ft. 7 in. (2.01 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.77
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches109
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 - Detail6,900 lbs. (3,130 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg3129.78
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.69
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.23
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]27 ft. 0 in. (8.23 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Engine makeVolvo
Engine makenot available
Horsepower380 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0L GXi MPi DP 270 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (303 l)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max375 hp (280 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity15
Water capacity22 gal. (83 l)
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 m)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity4
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail3.8 gal. (14 l) With Optional VacuFlush: 10 gal. (38 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters37.85
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal1
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeChaparral
Modelnot available
ModelSignature 25
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2009
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee