Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral Boats Vortex 223VR 2019 vs Chaparral SSX 256 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral Boats Vortex 223VR 2019 vs Chaparral SSX 256 2007 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The Chaparral SSX 256 2007 tops out at 425 hp. Engine specs for the Chaparral Boats Vortex 223VR 2019 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
The Chaparral Boats Vortex 223VR 2019 is rated for up to 7 people. Passenger data for the Chaparral SSX 256 2007 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Chaparral SSX 256 2007 at 26,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Chaparral Boats Vortex 223VR 2019 at 23,0 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.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail23.00 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet26
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches276
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Beamnot available
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 7 ft. 9 in. (2.36 m) Without Arch: 5 ft. 5 in. (1.63 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.36
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches93
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise22.5℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters91.44
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches36
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.61
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches24
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail5,300 lbs. (2,404 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2404.04
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.53
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.05
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 5 in. (8.05 m)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity9.5 gal. (36 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail3.8 gal. (14 l) With Optional VacuFlush: 6.5 gal. (25 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters26.5
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal6.5
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeChaparral
Modelnot available
ModelSSX 256
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2007
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.7L 280 hp DP
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (303 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max425 hp (317 kW)