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Chaparral 227 SSX

23ft bowrider, built 2015–present. Primary use: freshwater.

Typical used values

Model year	Used asking range	Median	Confidence
2015	$44,500 – $58,000	$51,500	low
2021	$79,500 – $101,500	$90,500	med
2026	$120,000 – $151,500	$136,000	low

Ranges interpolate 3 hand-anchored years at 8%/yr depreciation off-curve. Hours and saltwater service further adjust; a full Deal Report scores those for a specific listing.

Known issues to check (2)

Medium Volvo Penta DPS-B drive parts cost more than MerCruiser equivalents — factor into ownership.
Low Digital dash / Chaparral MEDALLION display glitches on 2016–2018 units.

Pre-purchase inspection checklist

Identify the drive brand (Volvo vs. MerCruiser) — it changes parts cost materially.
Power up the digital dash and toggle all functions.

Typical engines (2)

Volvo Penta sterndrive (gas, DPS/Duoprop) sterndrive · gas · base score 68/100 · high-use ≥ 100 hrs/yr

Smooth, strong drives — the Duoprop in particular handles and holds beautifully. The catch is parts cost: Volvo Penta components run materially higher than MerCruiser equivalents, so service and repair budgets are larger.

Same wear items as MerCruiser (bellows, gimbal, impeller) but pricier parts. Verify drive-oil condition (milky = water intrusion = seal failure).
MerCruiser sterndrive (gas, 4.5L–6.2L) sterndrive · gas · base score 70/100 · high-use ≥ 100 hrs/yr

The most common inboard/outboard in US bowriders and cruisers. The engine itself (GM-based) is reliable; the maintenance burden is the drive and exhaust. Bellows, gimbal bearing, U-joints, and — in any saltwater service — exhaust manifolds and risers are the recurring costs.

Bellows/gimbal every ~5 years; manifolds/risers every ~6–8 years (or 3–4 in salt) at $2.5–4K. Pull the drive on inspection — deferred drive service is the classic hidden cost.

Resale liquidity (74/100)

Upper-mid bowrider with strong fit-and-finish; holds value better than Bayliner, below Cobalt.

Chaparral 227 SSX FAQ

What is a fair price for a used Chaparral 227 SSX?

Typical asking range for a 2021 Chaparral 227 SSX is roughly $79,500–$101,500 in average condition with average hours. Older year-models depreciate at about 8% per year off the curve. Specific listings vary; paste a URL on the home page for a full Deal Report.

What should I inspect on a used Chaparral 227 SSX?

Identify the drive brand (Volvo vs. MerCruiser) — it changes parts cost materially.
Power up the digital dash and toggle all functions.

Is the Chaparral 227 SSX a good boat?

Upper-mid bowrider with strong fit-and-finish; holds value better than Bayliner, below Cobalt. Resale-liquidity score (our model, 0–100): 74.

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