Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral 350 Signature Cruiser 2005 vs Chaparral Boats 256 SSi 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral 350 Signature Cruiser 2005 vs Chaparral Boats 256 SSi 2006 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 350 Signature Cruiser 2005 carries a rated maximum of 375 hp. Engine data for the Chaparral Boats 256 SSi 2006 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Chaparral 350 Signature Cruiser 2005 carries 24 gallons versus 8 gallons in the Chaparral Boats 256 SSi 2006. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Chaparral 350 Signature Cruiser 2005 and Chaparral Boats 256 SSi 2006 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
Model350 Signature Cruiser
Modelnot available
Model Year2005
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. 10 in. (3.61 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters3.61
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches142
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] - 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. (0.97 m) 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 - Detail15,000 lbs. (6,804 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg6803.88
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.15
Weight - lbs.not available
Length [over all with swim platform]37 ft. (11.28 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail26.00 ft
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet26
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches312
Body / Hull
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMercury: Twin 300 hp Volvo: Twin 280 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail240 gal. (908 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters908.5
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Engine maxTwin 375 hp (Twin 280 kw)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makevolvo
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeinboard
Operational Info
HeadEnclosed Fiberglass with Pressurized Shower
Headnot available
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 m)
Headroomnot available
Sleeping capacity6
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity35 gal. (132 l)
Water capacitynot available
Maximum peopleYacht Certified
Maximum peoplenot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal28
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower