Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral Boats H2O Surf 2018 vs Chaparral SSX 276 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral Boats H2O Surf 2018 vs Chaparral SSX 276 2009 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 SSX 276 2009 tops out at 425 hp. Engine specs for the Chaparral Boats H2O Surf 2018 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
The Chaparral Boats H2O Surf 2018 is rated for up to 6 people. Passenger data for the Chaparral SSX 276 2009 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Chaparral SSX 276 2009 at 28,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Chaparral Boats H2O Surf 2018 at 21,0 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 - Detail21.00 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet28
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Beamnot available
Beam9 ft. 0 in. (2.74 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches108
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 8 ft. 9 in. (2.67 m) Without Arch: 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 - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.79
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
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 typeOther
Fuel typeGas
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo 8.1L Gi DP 375 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail105 gal. (397 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters397.47
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal105
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max425 hp (317 kW)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity13.5 gal. (51 l)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail3.8 gal. (14 l) With Optional VacuFlush: 6.5 gal. (24.6 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters26.5
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal6.5
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeChaparral
Modelnot available
ModelSSX 276
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2009
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee