Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral Signature 330 2012 vs Chaparral SSX 267 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Chaparral Signature 330 2012 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 330 2012 measures 33,5 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 7,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Chaparral SSX 267 2011 at 26,4 feet (2011). At 129 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 600 hp, the Chaparral Signature 330 2012 has a 220-hp advantage over the Chaparral SSX 267 2011's 380-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 330 2012 carries 175 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 330 2012 at 33,5 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 33
ModelSSX 267
Model Year2012
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 6 in. (3.2 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters3.2
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches126
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. 8 in. (3.25 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 - Meters3.25
Bridge clearance - Meters2.36
Bridge clearance - Inches128
Bridge clearance - Inches93
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise23°
Draft [drive up] - Detail26 in. (66 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.66
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] inches26
Draft [drive up] inches24
Draft [max] - Detail41 in. (104 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches41
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail12,900 lbs. (5,851 kg)
Weight - Detail5,300 lbs. (2,404 kg)
Weight - kg5851.34
Weight - kg2404.04
Weight - lbs.129
Weight - lbs.53
Length - Feet33.5
Length - Feet26.42
Length [over all with swim platform]33 ft. 6 in. (10.21 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 - Detail175 gal. (662 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (303 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters662.45
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Gal175
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Drive typeI/O
Engine max600 hp (447 kW)
Engine max380 hp (283 kW)
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 8 in. (2.04 m)
Headroomnot available
Sleeping capacityStandard: 6 Optional: 4
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity50 gal. (189 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