Chaparral SSi 275 2009 vs Chaparral SSX 256 2010 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Chaparral SSi 275 2009 or the Chaparral SSX 256 2010?

The Chaparral SSi 275 2009 is the longer of the two at 28,0 feet overall. The Chaparral SSX 256 2010 comes in at 26,4 feet, making it roughly 1,6 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Q: Which is easier to trailer — the Chaparral SSi 275 2009 or the Chaparral SSX 256 2010?

For trailering, the Chaparral SSX 256 2010 has the edge at 53 lbs dry weight versus 73 lbs for the Chaparral SSi 275 2009. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

Q: Which boat can handle a bigger outboard?

The Chaparral SSi 275 2009 is rated to a maximum of 425 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Chaparral SSX 256 2010 tops out at 400 hp. Keep in mind that maximum ratings are just that — matching the motor to the actual load and usage pattern usually matters more than chasing the ceiling.

Q: Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Chaparral SSi 275 2009 or the Chaparral SSX 256 2010?

The Chaparral SSi 275 2009 has the bigger tank at 105 gallons, versus 8 gallons on the Chaparral SSX 256 2010. That 97-gallon difference translates to roughly 291–485 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Chaparral SSi 275 2009 and Chaparral SSX 256 2010 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Chaparral SSi 275 2009 and the Chaparral SSX 256 2010 are built by Chaparral. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

Boat Comparison

Chaparral SSi 275 2009 vs Chaparral SSX 256 2010

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Chaparral SSi 275 2009

2009

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Chaparral SSX 256 2010

2010

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Chaparral SSi 275 2009 vs Chaparral SSX 256 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a deep vee Chaparral SSi 275 2009 against a modified vee Chaparral SSX 256 2010 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.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Chaparral SSi 275 2009 at 28,0 ft versus Chaparral SSX 256 2010 at 26,4 ft. At 73 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 425 hp, the Chaparral SSi 275 2009 has a 25-hp advantage over the Chaparral SSX 256 2010's 400-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 SSi 275 2009 carries 105 gallons versus 8 gallons in the Chaparral SSX 256 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Chaparral SSi 275 2009 and its 425-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Chaparral SSX 256 2010 with its 400-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.

General Boat Info

MakeChaparral

ModelSSi 275

ModelSSX 256

Model Year2009

Model Year201

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam9 ft. 0 in. (2.74 m)

Beamnot available

Beam - Meters2.74

Beam - Metersnot available

Beam - Inches108

Beam - Inchesnot available

Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 8 ft. 11 in. (2.72 m) Without Arch: 6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 m)

Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch Tower: 7 ft. 9 in. (2.36 m) Without Arch Tower: 5 ft. 4 in. (1.63 m)

Bridge clearance - Meters2.72

Bridge clearance - Meters2.36

Bridge clearance - Inches107

Bridge clearance - Inches93

Deadrise22℃

Deadrise22°

Draft [drive up] - Detail20 in. (51 cm)

Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in. (61 cm)

Draft [drive up] meters0.51

Draft [drive up] meters0.61

Draft [drive up] inches2

Draft [drive up] inches24

Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)

Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)

Draft [max] - Meters0.89

Draft [max] - Meters0.91

Draft [max] - Inches35

Draft [max] - Inches36

Weight - Detail7,300 lbs. (3,311 kg)

Weight - Detail5,300 lbs. (2,404 kg)

Weight - kg3311.22

Weight - kg2404.04

Weight - lbs.73

Weight - lbs.53

Length - Meters8.79

Length - Metersnot available

Length - Feet28

Length - Feet26.42

Length - Inches1

Length - Inchesnot available

Length [over all with swim platform]28 ft. 10 in. (8.79 m)

Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 5 in. (8.05 m)

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull typeDeep Vee

Hull typeModified Vee

Engine and Drivetrain

Engine/s standardVolvo 8.1L Gi DP 375 hp

Engine/s standardnot available

Fuel tank capacity - Detail105 gal. (397 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (303 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters397.47

Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83

Fuel tank capacity - Gal105

Fuel tank capacity - Gal8

Fuel typeGas

Drive typeI/O

Engine max425 hp (317 kW)

Engine max400 hp (298 kW)

Operational Info

Headroom5 ft. 3 in. (1.6 m)

Headroomnot available

Sleeping capacity2

Sleeping capacitynot available

Water capacity13.5 gal. (51 l)

Water capacity10 gal. (38 l)

Maximum peopleYacht certified

Holding tank capacity - Detail3.8 gal. (14 l) With Optional VacuFlush: 6.5 gal. (24.6 l)

Holding tank capacity - Detail3.8 gal. (14 l)

Holding tank capacity - Liters26.5

Holding tank capacity - Liters15.14

Holding tank capacity - Gal6.5

Holding tank capacity - Gal3.8

Chaparral SSi 275 2009 vs Chaparral SSX 256 2010 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Chaparral SSi 275 2009 or the Chaparral SSX 256 2010?

The Chaparral SSi 275 2009 is the longer of the two at 28,0 feet overall. The Chaparral SSX 256 2010 comes in at 26,4 feet, making it roughly 1,6 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Which is easier to trailer — the Chaparral SSi 275 2009 or the Chaparral SSX 256 2010?

For trailering, the Chaparral SSX 256 2010 has the edge at 53 lbs dry weight versus 73 lbs for the Chaparral SSi 275 2009. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

Which boat can handle a bigger outboard?

The Chaparral SSi 275 2009 is rated to a maximum of 425 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Chaparral SSX 256 2010 tops out at 400 hp. Keep in mind that maximum ratings are just that — matching the motor to the actual load and usage pattern usually matters more than chasing the ceiling.

Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Chaparral SSi 275 2009 or the Chaparral SSX 256 2010?

The Chaparral SSi 275 2009 has the bigger tank at 105 gallons, versus 8 gallons on the Chaparral SSX 256 2010. That 97-gallon difference translates to roughly 291–485 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Chaparral SSi 275 2009 and Chaparral SSX 256 2010 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Chaparral SSi 275 2009 and the Chaparral SSX 256 2010 are built by Chaparral. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

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