Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral Signature 310 2010 vs Chaparral SSX 267 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Chaparral Signature 310 2010 against a modified vee Chaparral SSX 267 2011 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Chaparral Signature 310 2010 measures 31,0 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 4,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Chaparral SSX 267 2011 at 26,4 feet (2011). At 106 lbs and 53 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 380 hp, the Chaparral SSX 267 2011 has a 110-hp advantage over the Chaparral Signature 310 2010's 270-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 Signature 310 2010 carries 125 gallons versus 8 gallons in the Chaparral SSX 267 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Chaparral Signature 310 2010 at 31,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Chaparral SSX 267 2011 at 26,4 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
MakeChaparral
ModelSignature 31
ModelSSX 267
Model Year201
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. (3.50 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches12
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Hardtop: 10 ft. 6 in. (3.2 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Radar Arch: 7 ft. 9 in. (2.36 m) Without Radar Arch: 5 ft. 4 in. (1.63 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.2
Bridge clearance - Meters2.36
Bridge clearance - Inches126
Bridge clearance - Inches93
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise23°
Draft [drive up] - Detail23 in. (58 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.58
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] inches23
Draft [drive up] inches24
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (99 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches39
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail10,600 lbs. (4,808 kg)
Weight - Detail5,300 lbs. (2,404 kg)
Weight - kg4808.08
Weight - kg2404.04
Weight - lbs.106
Weight - lbs.53
Length - Feet31
Length - Feet26.42
Length [over all with swim platform]31 ft. (9.45 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 5 in. (8.05 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail125 gal. (473 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (303 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters473.18
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Gal125
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxTwin 270 hp (201 kW)
Engine max380 hp (283 kW)
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.981m)
Headroomnot available
Sleeping capacity6
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity40 gal. (151 l)
Water capacity10 gal. (38 l)
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Maximum people12 or 1,605 lbs
Holding tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail3.8 gal (14 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Liters15.14
Holding tank capacity - Gal28
Holding tank capacity - Gal3.8
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacityYacht certified