Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral Boats 420 Premiere 2011 vs Chaparral Signature 270 2010: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral Boats 420 Premiere 2011 vs Chaparral Signature 270 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 Chaparral Signature 270 2010 tops out at 400 hp. Engine specs for the Chaparral Boats 420 Premiere 2011 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Chaparral Boats 420 Premiere 2011 carries 300 gallons versus 80 gallons in the Chaparral Signature 270 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Chaparral Boats 420 Premiere 2011 is rated for up to 12 people. Passenger data for the Chaparral Signature 270 2010 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Chaparral Boats 420 Premiere 2011 at 42,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Chaparral Signature 270 2010 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.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail42.00 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length - Feet42
Length - Feet27
Length overall - Meters12.8
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches504
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Beam13.32 ft
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters4.06
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches160
Beam - Inches102
Draft [max] - Detail3.74 ft
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (84 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters1.14
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches45
Draft [max] - Inches33
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 9 ft. 1 in. (2.77 m) Without Arch: 6 ft. 7 in. (2.01 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.77
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches109
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail6,900 lbs. (3,130 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg3129.78
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.6900
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]27 ft. (8.23 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal300
Fuel tank capacity - Gal80
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Engine makeVOLVO
Engine makenot available
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine 2 Engine MakeVOLVO
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (303 l)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Engine maxnot available
Engine max400 hp (298 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity77
Water capacity22 gal. (83 l)
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 m)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity4
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail3.8 gal. (14 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters15.14
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal3.8
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeChaparral
Modelnot available
ModelSignature 270
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2010
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee