The Chaparral 280 OSX is a luxury, 30.5-foot bowrider designed for versatile on-water entertaining and performance, powered by twin Yamaha F250XSB2 outboards, and equipped with a custom aluminum trailer and several high-end optional features. The vessel combines comfort-oriented seating and amenities with robust construction and a powerful, digitally controlled engine package.
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Core Boat & Engine Specifications
The 280 OSX features a Kevlar-reinforced, deep-V hull (21-degree deadrise) and is Yacht Certified for passenger capacity, making it suitable for large bodies of water. The twin Yamaha F250XSB2 engines provide a combined 500 horsepower, offering strong acceleration and a top speed around 60 mph in test conditions.
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Length Overall (LOA): 30' 6" (including engines)
Beam: 9'
Dry Weight (with engines): Approximately 6,500 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 123 gallons
Performance: The twin Yamaha F250XSB2 engines feature Digital Electric Steering (DES) for smooth, responsive handling and precise control. The boat can plane quickly and handles rough conditions well, according to reviewers.
Trailer & Added Options
The boat is paired with a custom aluminum trailer, which is typically a triple-axle model featuring I-beam construction, aluminum bunks, and disc brakes, designed for easy trailering despite the boat's substantial size.
The added options enhance the boat's luxury, convenience, and functionality:
Cockpit and Bow Cover: Provides weather protection for the seating areas when the boat is not in use.
JL Audio System Upgrade: Replaces the standard premium system with enhanced speakers (and typically a subwoofer) for a superior onboard audio experience.
Lenco Pro Controls Auto Trim Tabs: These electric trim tabs help optimize the boat's running angle for a smoother, more efficient ride, with automatic control features for ease of use.
Overboard Discharge: An optional feature for the onboard electric toilet, allowing waste to be discharged offshore where permitted, inst
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2026 Chaparral 280 OSX
WEEKEND WARRIOR
The 280 OSX is packed with premium features that make the boat feel larger than life. A double-wide bowrider seat, hardtop with skylight, and day cabin with an electric toilet are amenities that you won't want to live without after you try them.
Features may include
Exterior Colors/Graphics
Color Selection for Hull Side Gelcoat (Alloy Gray, Atlas Blue, Biscayne Blue, Black, Ice Blue, Stealth Gray, Steel Blue or White)
Gel Coated Hull Bottom (White)
Power
Stainless Steel Props
Canvas / Tops / Towers
Fiberglass Hardtop with Bonded Skylight and Side Glass, Oversized Powder-Coated Frame (White or Black), and Overhead LED Lighting
Shipping Cover
Dash / Electrical
Aluminum Dash Panels
Battery Charger - Triple Bank 12/24V 20 Amp
Battery Switches - House and Engine with Emergency Parallel and Voltage Sensing Relay (VSR)
Binnacle Mount Throttle and Shifter Control
Custom Hand-Wrapped Helm Console with Stainless Steel Accents
Custom Leather Steering Wheel with Protective Cover
Custom Molded Dash with Hand Stitched Upholstery Visor
DC Power Plug - 12 Volt
Digital Gauges
Electrical Connectors Triple O-Ring Sealed and Water Tight
Emergency Shut Down Switch
Grounding Bars - Bilge and Dash
Loom-Wrapped Wiring
Head
Cabin Overhead LED Lighting
Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Detector
Electric Toilet on Hide-Away Slide System
Full Fiberglass Cabin and Head Compartment
Molded Fiberglass Head Door
Opening Portlight with Screen
Starboard Side Bench Seat
Teak Flooring In Head Compartment
Vanity Cabinet with Solid Surface Countertop, Stainless Steel Sink and Faucet
Cockpit
Aft Bench Seating with Reversible Backrest System Manually Converts from Double Bench to Sun Lounge
Bow Lounge Seating with Two Folding Armrests and Bow Filler Cushion
Bow Walk-Thru Door
Cockpit Courtesy Lights - Blue LED
Cockpit Draining System (CDS)
Cockpit Table with Dedicated Storage and Side Mount Bases in Cockpit and Bow
Custom Molded Cockpit Side Panel Storage
Diamond Pattern Non-Skid - Exclusive
Full Beam Integrated Swim Platform
Hand-Stitched Interior Upholstery
Interior Color Packages: Atlas Blue, Biscayne Blue, Black, Cayenne, Lunar, Shadow, Slate or Steel Blue
L-Shaped Aft Seating with Storage Underneath
LED Courtesy Lighting in the Aft Storage Compartment