Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral 310 Signature Cruiser 2007 vs Chaparral Boats 277 SSX 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral 310 Signature Cruiser 2007 vs Chaparral Boats 277 SSX 2013 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 430 hp, the Chaparral Boats 277 SSX 2013 has a 110-hp advantage over the Chaparral 310 Signature Cruiser 2007's 320-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 310 Signature Cruiser 2007 carries 147 gallons versus 105 gallons in the Chaparral Boats 277 SSX 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Chaparral 310 Signature Cruiser 2007 at 33,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Chaparral Boats 277 SSX 2013 at 27,0 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
Model310 Signature Cruiser
Modelnot available
Model Year2007
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 7 in. (3.23 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters3.23
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches127
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail11 ft. 2 in. (3.4 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.4
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches134
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 - Detail11,400 lbs. (5,171 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg5170.95
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.114
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters10.2
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet33
Length - Feet27
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]33 ft. 4 in. (10.2 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail27.00 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches324
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardTwin Volvo 5.0L 270 hp DP
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail147 gal. (556 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters556.46
Fuel tank capacity - Liters397.47
Fuel tank capacity - Gal147
Fuel tank capacity - Gal105
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Drive typenot available
Engine maxTwin: 320 hp (239 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower430 hp
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 m)
Headroomnot available
Sleeping capacity5
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity29 gal. (110 l)
Water capacity15
Holding tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Liters15.14
Holding tank capacity - Gal28
Holding tank capacity - Gal4
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower