Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral 290 Signature Cruiser 2006 vs Chaparral Boats Ssx 2018 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral 290 Signature Cruiser 2006 vs Chaparral Boats Ssx 2018 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 290 Signature Cruiser 2006 carries a rated maximum of 270 hp. Engine data for the Chaparral Boats Ssx 2018 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
Bottom line: The Chaparral Boats Ssx 2018 at 25,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Chaparral 290 Signature Cruiser 2006 at 3,0 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.
General Boat Info
MakeChaparral
Makenot available
Model290 Signature Cruiser
Modelnot available
Model Year2006
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 0 in. (3.05 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches12
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 10 ft. 0 in. (3.05 m) Without Arch: 7 ft. 6 in. (2.29 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.05
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches12
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise18℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail25 in. (64 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.64
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches25
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (84 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail8,500 lbs. (3,856 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg3855.53
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.85
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters9.35
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet3
Length - Feet25
Length - Inches8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]30 ft. 8 in. (9.35 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail25.00 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches300
Body / Hull
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail115 gal. (435 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters435.32
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal115
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine maxTwin 270 hp (Twin 201 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeOther
Operational Info
HeadEnclosed fiberglass head with shower and stainless steel hand rail
Headnot available
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
Headroomnot available
Sleeping capacity6
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity25 gal. (95 l)
Water capacitynot available
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Maximum peoplenot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal28
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower