Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral 327 SSX 2012 vs Chaparral Boats 235 SSi 2002 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral 327 SSX 2012 vs Chaparral Boats 235 SSi 2002 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 860 hp, the Chaparral 327 SSX 2012 has a 640-hp advantage over the Chaparral Boats 235 SSi 2002's 220-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 327 SSX 2012 carries 15 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Chaparral Boats 235 SSi 2002. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Chaparral 327 SSX 2012 at 32,4 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Chaparral Boats 235 SSi 2002 at 23,0 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
Model327 SSX
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. (3.05 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches12
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Hardtop: 9 ft. 10 in. (3 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches118
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise22°
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail23 in. (58 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.58
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches23
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail38.5 in. (98 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches38.5
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail10,200 lbs. (4,627 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg4626.64
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.102
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet32.42
Length - Feet23
Length [over all with swim platform]32 ft. 6 in. (9.91 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail23.00 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches276
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail150 gal. (568 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeinboard
Engine max860 hp (641 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo Peta
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower220 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity25 gal. (95 l)
Water capacity1
Maximum capacityYacht certified
Maximum capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail15 gal (57 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters56.78
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal15
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower