Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral 290 Signature Cruiser 2007 vs Chaparral Boats 280 OSX 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral 290 Signature Cruiser 2007 vs Chaparral Boats 280 OSX 2022 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 2007 carries a rated maximum of 270 hp. Engine data for the Chaparral Boats 280 OSX 2022 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Chaparral Boats 280 OSX 2022 carries 123 gallons versus 115 gallons in the Chaparral 290 Signature Cruiser 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Chaparral Boats 280 OSX 2022 at 28,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Chaparral 290 Signature Cruiser 2007 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 Year2007
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 - Detail10 ft. 0 in. (3.05 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 - Feet28
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 - Detail28.00 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches336
Draft Minnot available
Draft Min1.58 ft
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardTwin Volvo 4.3L 225 hp SX
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail115 gal. (435 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters435.32
Fuel tank capacity - Liters465.61
Fuel tank capacity - Gal115
Fuel tank capacity - Gal123
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Drive typeoutboard
Engine maxTwin: 270 hp (201 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
Headroomnot available
Sleeping capacity6
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity24 gal. (91 l)
Water capacity15
Holding tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Liters24.61
Holding tank capacity - Gal28
Holding tank capacity - Gal6.5
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower