Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral Boats 310 Signature 2011 vs Chaparral SSX 276 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral Boats 310 Signature 2011 vs Chaparral SSX 276 2010 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 2010 has a 255-hp advantage over the Chaparral Boats 310 Signature 2011's 270-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 Boats 310 Signature 2011 carries 125 gallons versus 105 gallons in the Chaparral SSX 276 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Chaparral Boats 310 Signature 2011 is rated for up to 9 people. Passenger data for the Chaparral SSX 276 2010 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Chaparral Boats 310 Signature 2011 at 31,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Chaparral SSX 276 2010 at 28,8 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.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail31.00 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length - Feet31
Length - Feet28.83
Length overall - Meters9.45
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches372
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Beamnot available
Beam9 ft. (2.74 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches108
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch Tower: 8 ft. 9 in. (2.67 m) Without Arch Tower: 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°
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail20 in. (51 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches2
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail6,800 lbs. (3,084 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg3084.43
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.68
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]28 ft. 10 in. (8.79 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal125
Fuel tank capacity - Gal105
Fuel tank capacity - Liters473.18
Fuel tank capacity - Liters397.47
Engine makeT-Volvo Penta
Engine makenot available
Horsepower270 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeI/O
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail105 gal. (397 l)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max525 hp (391 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity4
Water capacity13.5 gal. (51 l)
Holding tank capacity - Gal28
Holding tank capacity - Gal3.8
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Liters15.14
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail3.8 gal. (14 l)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeChaparral
Modelnot available
ModelSSX 276
Model Yearnot available
Model Year201
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee