Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral Boats Vortex VRX 223 Surf 2019 vs Chaparral Signature 250 2009: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral Boats Vortex VRX 223 Surf 2019 vs Chaparral Signature 250 2009 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 400 hp, the Chaparral Boats Vortex VRX 223 Surf 2019 has a 25-hp advantage over the Chaparral Signature 250 2009's 375-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
The Chaparral Boats Vortex VRX 223 Surf 2019 is rated for up to 7 people. Passenger data for the Chaparral Signature 250 2009 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Chaparral Signature 250 2009 at 27,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Chaparral Boats Vortex VRX 223 Surf 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 - Feet27
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: 9 ft. 1 in. (2.77 m) Without Arch: 6 ft. 7 in. (2.01 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.77
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches109
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (84 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail6,900 lbs. (3,130 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg3129.78
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.6900
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.23
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]27 ft. 0 in. (8.23 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeBRP
Engine makenot available
Horsepower400 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0L GXi MPi DP 270 hp
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 - Gal80
Engine maxnot available
Engine max375 hp (280 kW)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 m)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity4
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity22 gal. (83 l)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail3.8 gal. (14 l) With Optional VacuFlush: 10 gal. (38 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters37.85
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal10
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeChaparral
Modelnot available
ModelSignature 250
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2009
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee