Specifications
| Dimensions |
|---|
| Length (LOA) | 28' (28 ft) source |
| Beam | 8' 6" (8.5 ft) source |
| Draft | 25 in source |
| Air draft / bridge clearance | 8' 5" (8.42 ft)DetailsHighest of the builder's figures ('Bridge Clearance with Arch Tower'). Chaparral prints 'Bridge Clearance 5' 6" 1.68 m'; 'Bridge Clearance with Arch Tower 8' 5" 2.57 m'; 'Bridge Clearance with Arch Tower Folded Down 6' 11" 2.11 m'. |
| Dry weight | Builder publishes only a weight with engine |
| Approx. weight with engine (builder figure) | 5900 lb Builder figure with engine(s), not a dry weight: "Dry Weight w/ Engines: 5900 lbs" source |
| Power |
|---|
| Max horsepower | 430 hp source |
| Engine options | 430 HP / 321 kW source |
| Capacity |
|---|
| Fuel capacity | 80 gal source |
| Water capacity | 15 gal source |
Only figures the builder publishes are shown. Missing rows were not published in the sources we checked.
Official model page on chaparralboats.com
Builder
Brochures and media
USCG recalls
No recall on the USCG recall list matches this model name. Check a specific boat's HIN with a dealer.
Questions and answers
How long is the Chaparral SSX 8?
The Chaparral SSX 8 is 28' long (28 ft), per the builder's published specs. source
What is the beam of the Chaparral SSX 8?
The beam (width) is 8' 6" (8.5 ft). source
What is the maximum horsepower for the Chaparral SSX 8?
The published maximum is 430 hp. source
How many people can the Chaparral SSX 8 carry?
This is not published by the builder in the sources we checked for the Chaparral SSX 8. Ask a dealer for the current figure.
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How much fuel does the Chaparral SSX 8 hold?
Fuel capacity is 80 gallons. source
How much does the Chaparral SSX 8 weigh?
The builder publishes only a weight with engine: approx. 5,900 lb with engine(s) (builder figure). It is not a dry weight, and fuel, water and gear add more; see the source for the exact engine. source
What does the Chaparral SSX 8 cost?
This is not published by the builder in the sources we checked for the Chaparral SSX 8. Ask a dealer for the current figure.
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Is the Chaparral SSX 8 still in production?
This is not published by the builder in the sources we checked for the Chaparral SSX 8. Ask a dealer for the current figure.
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Will the Chaparral SSX 8 fit under a bridge?
The builder's published air draft (bridge clearance, the height above the waterline) is 8' 5" (8.42 ft). Note: Highest of the builder's figures ('Bridge Clearance with Arch Tower'). Chaparral prints 'Bridge Clearance 5' 6" 1.68 m'; 'Bridge Clearance with Arch Tower 8' 5" 2.57 m'; 'Bridge Clearance with Arch Tower Folded Down 6' 11" 2.11 m'. Load, trim, water level and added gear (antennas, radar, a raised top) change the real clearance, so leave a margin and check the source. source
Are there USCG recalls for the Chaparral SSX 8?
We did not find a USCG recall whose model name matches this model. That is not a guarantee: check the boat's HIN on the USCG recall list or with a dealer. source
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