Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral SSX 267 2011 vs Chaparral SSX 287 2011: A Close Look at Two Modified-V Boats
Both the Chaparral SSX 267 2011 and the Chaparral SSX 287 2011 are modified-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Chaparral SSX 267 2011 at 26,4 ft versus Chaparral SSX 287 2011 at 28,8 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Chaparral SSX 287 2011 tips the scales at 6 800 lbs - 1 500 lbs less than the Chaparral SSX 267 2011 at 5 300 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 430 hp, the Chaparral SSX 287 2011 has a 50-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 SSX 287 2011 carries 105 gallons versus 80 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.
The Chaparral SSX 267 2011 is rated for up to 12 people. Passenger data for the Chaparral SSX 287 2011 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Chaparral SSX 287 2011 at 28,8 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
Model Year2011
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam9 ft. (2.74 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches108
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Radar Arch: 7 ft. 9 in. (2.36 m) Without Radar Arch: 5 ft. 4 in. (1.63 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Radar Arch: 8 ft. 9 in. (2.67 m) Without Radar Arch: 6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.36
Bridge clearance - Meters2.67
Bridge clearance - Inches93
Bridge clearance - Inches105
Deadrise23°
Deadrise22°
Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail20 in. (51 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] inches24
Draft [drive up] inches20
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detail5,300 lbs. (2,404 kg)
Weight - Detail6,800 lbs. (3,084 kg)
Weight - kg2404.04
Weight - kg3084.43
Weight - lbs.5300
Weight - lbs.6800
Length - Feet26.42
Length - Feet28.83
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 5 in. (8.05 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]28 ft. 10 in. (8.79 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (303 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail105 gal. (397 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Liters397.47
Fuel tank capacity - Gal80
Fuel tank capacity - Gal105
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max380 hp (283 kW)
Engine max430 hp (321 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity10 gal. (38 l)
Water capacity14 gal. (53 l)
Maximum capacityYacht certified
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people12 or 1,605 lbs.
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Holding tank capacity - Detail3.8 gal (14 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail3.8 gal (14 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters15.14
Holding tank capacity - Liters15.14
Holding tank capacity - Gal3.8
Holding tank capacity - Gal3.8
Headroomnot available
Headroom5 ft. 3 in. (1.6 m)