Chaparral 277 SSX

By neatly combining the comforts of a cruiser with the seating capacity of a pontoon and the sporty handling of a jetboat, Chaparral has come up with an irresistible recipe for fun on the water with its all-new 277 SSX.

“A sharp bow entry with a 22-degree deadrise provides a comfortable ride,” says Austin Ashley, product specialist with Chaparral Boats. “It makes this boat a perfect choice for large inland lakes and offshore choppy conditions.”

That entry flows elegantly to the stern, where a large, extended swim platform and starboard-side transom gate invite guests aboard. The standard multi-position Oasis lounge seating offers versatility, with forward- or aft-facing seating that also folds flat to create an inviting sunpad. Overhead, a standard Bimini top provides an escape from the mid-day sun.

A removable cockpit table with drink holders and a huge in-floor storage compartment will be appreciated by active families. LED lighting in the cockpit and engine compartment comes standard, as does the premium stereo system with Bluetooth streaming.

The 277 SSX helm is a work of art, with a custom hand-wrapped console featuring stainless steel accents and a custom leather steering wheel. On the dash, twin Simrad NSS7 EVO3 chartplotter multifunction touch-screen displays come as standard equipment.

The helm console itself offers a huge storage compartment in its base, along with a useful and unique slide-out drawer. The passenger console is equally impressive, housing a spacious head compartment complete with LED lighting, an opening portlight with screen and a porta-potti, which can be swapped out for an optional electric head.

Above, a wraparound, walk-through windshield can be completely closed off for added protection when boating in colder weather, making this an ideal three-season dayboat for the Great Lakes.