Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral 330 Signature Cruiser 2004 vs Chaparral Boats 280 OSX 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral 330 Signature Cruiser 2004 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 330 Signature Cruiser 2004 carries a rated maximum of 375 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 17 gallons in the Chaparral 330 Signature Cruiser 2004. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Chaparral 330 Signature Cruiser 2004 and Chaparral Boats 280 OSX 2022 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeChaparral
Makenot available
Model330 Signature Cruiser
Modelnot available
Model Year2004
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. 3 in. (3.43 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters3.43
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches135
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
Deadrise19℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - DetailS-Drive: 25 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] - DetailV-Drive: 38 in. (89 cm) S-Drive: 33 in. (84 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches38
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail13,400 lbs. (6,078 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg6078.13
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.134
Weight - lbs.not available
Length [over all with swim platform]35 ft. (10.67 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail28.00 ft
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet28
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 typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMercury: Twin 260 hp Volvo: Twin 270 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail170 gal. (644 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters643.52
Fuel tank capacity - Liters465.61
Fuel tank capacity - Gal17
Fuel tank capacity - Gal123
Engine maxTwin 375 hp (Twin 280 kw)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeoutboard
Operational Info
HeadEnclosed Fiberglass with Pressurized Shower
Head1
Headroom6 ft. 5 in. (1.96 m)
Headroomnot available
Sleeping capacity6
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity29 gal. (76 l)
Water capacity15
Maximum peopleYacht Certified
Maximum peoplenot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail23 gal. (87 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters87.06
Holding tank capacity - Liters24.61
Holding tank capacity - Gal23
Holding tank capacity - Gal6.5
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower