Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral Boats 30 Surf 2022 vs Chaparral SSX 276 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral Boats 30 Surf 2022 vs Chaparral SSX 276 2007 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 525 hp, the Chaparral SSX 276 2007 has a 145-hp advantage over the Chaparral Boats 30 Surf 2022's 380-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
The Chaparral Boats 30 Surf 2022 is rated for up to 9 people. Passenger data for the Chaparral SSX 276 2007 wasn't available.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Chaparral SSX 276 2007 and its 525-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Chaparral Boats 30 Surf 2022 with its 380-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail30.00 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length - Feet30
Length - Feet28
Length overall - Meters9.14
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches360
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Beamnot available
Beam9 ft. 0 in. (2.74 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches108
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 8 ft. 9 in. (2.67 m) Without Arch: 6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.67
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches105
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise22℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches35
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail20 in. (51 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.51
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches2
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail6,800 lbs. (3,084 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg3084.43
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.68
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.79
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]28 ft. 10 in. (8.79 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeVolvo
Engine makenot available
Horsepower380 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.7L 280 hp DP
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail105 gal. (397 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters397.47
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal105
Engine maxnot available
Engine max525 hp (391 kW)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity13.5 gal. (51 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail3.8 gal. (14 l) With Optional VacuFlush: 6.5 gal. (25 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters26.5
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal6.5
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeChaparral
Modelnot available
ModelSSX 276
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2007
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass