Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral Signature 330 2013 vs Chaparral Signature 350 Cruiser 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Chaparral Signature 330 2013 against a modified vee Chaparral Signature 350 Cruiser 2008 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 350 Cruiser 2008 measures 37,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 3,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Chaparral Signature 330 2013 at 33,5 feet (2013). At 129 lbs and 165 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 640 hp, the Chaparral Signature 330 2013 has a 265-hp advantage over the Chaparral Signature 350 Cruiser 2008's 375-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 2013 carries 164 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Chaparral Signature 350 Cruiser 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Chaparral Signature 350 Cruiser 2008 at 37,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Chaparral Signature 330 2013 at 33,5 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
ModelSignature 350 Cruiser
Model Year2013
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 6 in. (3.2 m)
Beam11 ft. 10 in. (3.61 m)
Beam - Meters3.2
Beam - Meters3.61
Beam - Inches126
Beam - Inches142
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Hardtop: 10 ft. 8 in. (3.25 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail11 ft. 2 in. (3.4 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.25
Bridge clearance - Meters3.4
Bridge clearance - Inches128
Bridge clearance - Inches134
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail26 in. (66 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail25 in. (64 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.66
Draft [drive up] meters0.64
Draft [drive up] inches26
Draft [drive up] inches25
Draft [max] - Detail41 in. (104 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (84 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches41
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail12,900 lbs. (5,851 kg)
Weight - Detail16,500 lbs. (7,484 kg)
Weight - kg5851.34
Weight - kg7484.27
Weight - lbs.129
Weight - lbs.165
Length - Feet33.5
Length - Feet37
Length [over all with swim platform]33 ft. 6 in. (10.21 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]37 ft. 0 in. (11.28 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters11.28
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail164 gal. (621 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail240 gal. (908 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters620.81
Fuel tank capacity - Liters908.5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal164
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Engine max640 hp (477 kW)
Engine maxTwin 375 hp (280 kW)
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines2
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardTwin Volvo 5.7 GXi DP drive 320 hp
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 8 in. (2.04 m)
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 m)
Sleeping capacityStandard: 6 Optional: 4
Sleeping capacity6
Water capacity50 gal. (189 l)
Water capacity40 gal. (151 l)
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Holding tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Gal28
Holding tank capacity - Gal28