Chaparral - 257 SSX (2013-)
Test Condition
| Time To Plane | 3.0 sec. |
|---|---|
| 0 to 30 | 7.8 sec. |
| Test Power | 1 x 380-hp Volvo Penta V8-380 |
| Transmission | N/A |
| Ratio | N/A |
| Props | F5 |
| Load | 2 persons, full fuel, 0 water, minimal gear |
| Climate | 77 deg., 78 humid.; wind: 0 mph; seas: calm |
| Length Overall | 25' 6'' 7.77 m |
|---|---|
| Beam | 8' 6'' 2.59 m |
| Draft | 36'' 91 cm |
| Dry Weight | 4,700 lbs. 2,132 kg |
| Tested Weight | N/A |
| Fuel Capacity | 72 gal. 273 L |
| Water Capacity | 13.5 gal. 51 L |
| Bridge Clearance | 8' 5'' 2.49 m (with arch) |
| Deadrise/Transom | 22 deg. |
| Max Headroom | open |
| Prices, features, designs, and equipment are subject to change. Please see your local dealer or visit the builder’s website for the latest information available on this boat model. | |
Test Results
This boat has not been tested.
| RPM | MPH | Knots | Total GPH | MPG | NMPG | Range | NM Range | dBA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 650 | 3.7 | 3.2 | 0.80 | 4.63 | 4.02 | 300 | 261 | 61 |
| 1000 | 5.5 | 4.7 | 1.30 | 4.19 | 3.65 | 272 | 236 | 63 |
| 1500 | 7.4 | 6.4 | 2.15 | 3.44 | 2.99 | 223 | 194 | 67 |
| 2000 | 8.8 | 7.7 | 3.90 | 2.26 | 1.96 | 146 | 127 | 74 |
| 2500 | 13.4 | 11.7 | 6.05 | 2.21 | 1.93 | 144 | 125 | 80 |
| 3000 | 21.6 | 18.8 | 6.95 | 3.11 | 2.70 | 201 | 175 | 81 |
| 3500 | 28.1 | 24.4 | 8.95 | 3.14 | 2.73 | 203 | 177 | 82 |
| 4000 | 33.9 | 29.5 | 12.15 | 2.79 | 2.43 | 181 | 157 | 84 |
| 4500 | 38.7 | 33.7 | 14.45 | 2.68 | 2.33 | 174 | 151 | 82 |
| 5000 | 43.9 | 38.1 | 19.05 | 2.30 | 2.00 | 149 | 130 | 83 |
| 5500 | 48.8 | 42.4 | 25.90 | 1.88 | 1.64 | 122 | 106 | 86 |
| 5960 | 53.6 | 46.6 | 29.25 | 1.83 | 1.59 | 119 | 103 | 90 |
Performance Chart
Speeds measured with Stalker ProSports radar gun. Fuel consumption (gallons per hour) measured with Floscan digital fuel-flow meter on gas inboards, sterndrives, and outboards, TechMate electronic scan tool on gas EFI inboards, Caterpillar digital fuel-flow meter on diesel engines, or permanently installed fuel-monitoring equipment. Range is based on 90% of published fuel capacity. Sound levels determined using Radio Shack digital decibel meter on A scale. 68 dBA is the level of normal conversation.