2018 Chaparral 307 SSX Boat in Maple Plain, MN 55359 US
Built in 2018
307 SSX
1 Engine (Volvo Penta)
30.5 feet
Gas
Fiberglass/Reinforced
The 307 SSX has Boat of the Year written all over every one of its amazing style lines and innovative features. The 307 is expertly detailed, plush in every appointment and with single or twin engine options, bred to perform like no other 30-footer. Marvel at the dash and consider the possibilities of a versatile seating design that is highlighted by a dual-wide captain's seat. Storage space is unmatched, the sound system rocks and a have-it-your-way options list invites you to customize to your heart's delight.
The Chaparral 307 is as functional as it is great looking. The designers have packed many great features into this sporty bowrider and the fit and finish is a level up for sure. This is an original owner boat which has been kept in top condition, pride of ownership certainly shows throughout this boat. Power is from TWIN Volvo Penta 300 V8 Duo-Prop sterndrives with only 317 hours on the meters. Features include: simulated teak decking, shore power, dual batteries with switch and battery parallel (emergency start), dual touch screen Garmin GPS/Systems Monitoring displays, Polk Audio/WetSounds sound system with dash and stern remotes, windshield wiper, depth finder, automatic fire suppression system, powered engine hatch, 12 volt and 110 volt cockpit outlets, cockpit lighting, overhead arch lighting, trim tabs, Lewmar anchor windlass with dash and bow controls with chromed plow anchor, adjustable captain and companion seats with flip-up bolsters, starboard refreshment center (simulated granite surface, bottle holders, sink, 12 volt accessory power source, and Isotherm refrigerator), portside aft crescent seating with ample storage below and removable pedestal table, aft bench with back rest which powers down to form multi-position recliner and sun bed, snap-in woven flooring, large in-floor locker, chromed beverage holders throughout boat, large starboard side console locker, enclosed head (opening port, simulated granite surface with chrome sink, wood flooring, overhead light, Vacuflush head), walk-thru windshield with lower closure door, spacious bow seating (with reclined back rests, flip-up arm rests, mount for pedestal table, and abundant understeat storage), concealed forward ice bin, in-floor storage locker, tower with incorporated sun shade and upper towing point, walk-thru transom with gate, large swim platform with concealed multi-step swim ladder, transom shower, transom mounted water sports towing point, full enclosures for sun top,and bow and cockpit covers.
- Accessory Panels with Illuminated Switches, Indicator Lights
- Aluminum Dash Panels
- Binnacle Mount Throttle and Shifter Control
- Central Grounding Bars
- Custom Leather Steering Wheel with Protective Cover
- Custom Molded Dashes Wrapped in Vinyl with Hand Stitched Upholstery Visor
- DC Power Plug
- Full Digital Instrumentation with Fog Resistant Custom Aluminum Faces and Stainless Steel Bezels
- Instrument Dimmer Switch
- Large Storage underneath Helm with Protective Mat
- Loom and Panduit Wrapped Wiring
- Rack & Pinion Steering
- Tilt Steering Helm
- Twin Simrad NSS9 EVO3 Chartplotter/Multifunction Display (Includes: 9" Color Multi-touch Display's with Chartplotter, GPS, Wifi, Insight Charts Inland & Coastal, Transducer and Engine Data)
- Water Resistant Breakers Located at the Dash in a Custom Enclosure
- Windshield Wiper - Starboard
- Enclosed Fiberglass Head
- Lighting - 12 Volt
- Mirror
- Molded Fiberglass Head Door
- Opening Portlight with Screen
- Power Vent
- Stainless Steel Handrail
- Vacuflush Head with Holding Tank, China Bowl and Level Indicator
- Vanity Cabinet - Lower
- Vanity Solid Surface Countertop with Stainless Steel Sink, Faucet/Pull-Out Shower Wand
- Wood Flooring
- Bow Floor Storage with Protective Mat
- Bow Ice Chest (Insulated) with Overboard Drain
- Bow Port Lounge Cushion with Storage Underneath
- Carry On Cooler with Dedicated Storage - 36 Quart
- Cockpit Drainage System (CDS) with Self Bailing Fiberglass Liner
- Cockpit Floor Storage - with Drawer Storage
- Cockpit LED Lighting
- Cockpit Table with Dedicated Storage and Side Mount Bases in Cockpit and Bow
- Cockpit Upholstery Color Packages Include: Sand or Graphite
- Custom Molded Interior - Vinyl Wrapped Fiberglass Side Panels
- Custom Stainless Steel Wrap-Around Windshield with Integral Supports
- DC Power Plug
- Diamond Pattern Non-Skid
- Double Companion Seat - Port Fixed with Logo Badging
- Double Helm Seat with Exclusive Seat Lever - Forward and Aft Adjustment with Logo Badging
- Electrically Actuated Engine Room Hatch
- Hand-Stitched Interior Upholstery
- Hinged Bow Cushions with Molded Storage Underneath
- Premium Sound System: AM/FM Bluetooth, Aux Port, Remote Control Displays (2), Cockpit Speakers (6) , and Amp
- Premium Vinyl Cockpit Upholstery with Stain Resistant Top Coat
- Pressure Water System
- Rear "Sun Lounge" Seating- Converts from Full Bench Seat to Sunpad
- Sirius Satellite Tuner & Antenna (N/A International)
- Stainless Steel Bow Rails
- Stainless Steel Cupholders (10)
- Stainless Steel Speaker Covers (6)
- Stainless Steel Transom Shower
- Starboard Cockpit Seating with Storage Below
- StarLite Seat Cushion Bases with Flow Foam
- Stereo Remotes - Located in the Bow, Helm and Transom
- Transom Gate
- U-Shaped Port Aft Lounge Seating with Storage Below
- Walk-Thru Bow with Close Off Door
- 100% Perma Panel Marine Coring
- Aluminum Fuel Tank - 125 Gallons
- Anchor Hull Guard - Stainless Steel
- Bilge Pump - Automatic
- Brass Threaded Garboard Drain Plug
- Custom Molded Bilge Intake Vents with Stainless Steel grills and LED lighting
- Custom Stainless Steel Hull Accent Plates
- Dual Battery Setup with On-Off Switches
- Electric Horn
- Electrical Connectors Triple O-Ring Sealed and Watertight
- Extended V-Plane Hull
- Fire Extinguishing System - Automatic/Manual
- Heavy Duty Bilge Blowers
- Integral Swim Platform
- Integrated Polished Stainless Steel Anchor Davit with Rope Locker
- Jump Start System
- Kevlar Re-Enforced Hull Laminate
- LED Lighting in Engine Room and Cockpit Floor Storage
- Lifetime Limited Hull Warranty
- Navigation Lights - LED
- NMMA Certified
- Premium Hydropel Resin
- PVC Rubrail with Stainless Steel Insert
- Stainless Steel Hardware, Including Electro Polished Thru-Hull Fittings, Large Bow and Stern Eyes, and Flush Pull Latches
- Stainless Steel Pull Up Cleats (6)
- Stainless Steel, Four-Step, Hideaway Swim Platform Ladder
- Trim Tabs- Electric with Indicator Lights
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/15/26 | Initial price | $134,900 |
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Chaparral 307 SSX: BoatTEST Review
Overview
The Chaparral 307 SSX is a performance bow rider that combines class and comfort in a 30-foot package. Designed with a focus on upscale features and practical functionality, this model offers a versatile powerboat experience suitable for both spirited driving and relaxed cruising.
Power and Performance
Our test boat was equipped with twin Volvo Penta V8 300 horsepower engines, although Chaparral offers a range of power options including single engines from 380 to 430 horsepower and twin engines between 220 and 300 horsepower. The boat measures 30 feet 6 inches in length overall, with a beam of 9 feet 6 inches and a draft of 31 inches. The dry weight is approximately 9,200 pounds, and with fuel and passengers, the test weight was estimated at 10,405 pounds. Powered by the twin Volvo Penta V8 300s with F6 propellers, the 307 SSX achieved a top speed of 52.2 miles per hour at 4,980 RPM, consuming 45 gallons per hour and providing a range of 131 miles. The most efficient cruise speed was 29.6 miles per hour at 3,000 RPM, burning 17.5 gallons per hour and offering a range of 190 miles with a 10% fuel reserve. The boat planes quickly, reaching planing speed in 4.2 seconds, accelerating to 20 miles per hour in 6.1 seconds and 30 miles per hour in 9.4 seconds. Handling in choppy conditions was notably smooth and dry, with stable tracking and minimal pounding. High-performance turns exhibited some chine walk, but this was limited to aggressive maneuvers rarely performed in typical use. The bow rise on acceleration was a modest 8.5 degrees, maintaining good forward visibility, while the boat rolled about 10 degrees into turns and settled stern-first when power was reduced. Docking was simplified by the Volvo Penta sterndrive joystick, which provided excellent control in crosswinds and currents.
Exterior Design and Deck Features
The 307 SSX features a well-thought-out exterior with practical and stylish elements. The battery switches are conveniently located under the seats, with the battery itself housed opposite and protected by a drain system. The engine compartment is spacious, including a work platform and an automatic discharge fire extinguisher as standard. The test boat was fitted with an optional quiet through-hull exhaust system. Ground tackle is managed by a Lumar windlass with a cleat under the hatch for securing the rode and dedicated storage for the manual winch tool. Foredeck controls are easily accessible, and the bow is equipped with logo cast pull-up cleats on either side. The full-beam swim platform extends 2 feet 5 inches aft and includes a grab handle for swimmers, pull-up cleats recessed to avoid tripping hazards, and a four-step reboarding ladder. Optional photique decking matches the interior color scheme. The aft-facing seat converts into a sun pad, complemented by a conveniently located stereo remote.
Helm and Cockpit
The helm features a soft-touch basket-weave patterned dash designed to reduce glare and enhance aesthetics. Black-faced gauges with chrome bezels and anti-fog lenses flank an optional Garmin 741XS chartplotter mounted in a finished wood frame. Rocker switches are mounted on a chrome faceplate, with a prominently placed fuel gauge and twin EVC displays below. The optional sterndrive joystick is positioned to the right of the digital engine controls, which offer a variety of features. The steering wheel includes a distinctive floating logo in the center. The cockpit seating is arranged for comfort and socializing, with wraparound seating to port and a double bench seat to starboard. An optional wet bar replaces the starboard seating and includes a 12-volt power supply, a sink with pull-out sprayer recessed into a solid surface countertop, a stainless grab handle, and a 25-quart cooler in dedicated storage. A cockpit refrigerator is also available as an option. Both the captain and observer seats are wide and well-padded, with the captain’s seat featuring a slider release and the observer seat including a flip-up bolster and lumbar support.
Bow and Additional Features
Access to the bow is provided through a walk-through windshield with interconnected latches. The bow seating area is spacious enough for comfortable leg stretching and includes a stereo remote tucked under a padded bolster. The sport arch is constructed from custom-painted aluminum, equipped with a bimini top for sun protection and standard LED tricolor lighting for nighttime use. A standard head compartment is appointed with high-end features including a vacuum flush toilet with a china bowl, stainless steel sink with pull-out faucet, mirrored storage cabinet, lighting, power vent, wood flooring, and an opening port light. Storage is abundant throughout the boat, including clever solutions such as a pull-out drawer within the cockpit index storage, additional compartments under seats, behind the helm air dam, and between the bow seats. The cockpit is fully lined and designed for easy washdown, with water draining overboard through dedicated cockpit drains. Optional snap-in carpeting is available but may be omitted for easier maintenance.
Conclusion
Chaparral’s 307 SSX is a premium build that integrates upscale features as standard equipment, delivering a refined blend of performance, comfort, and style. The boat’s thoughtful design, smooth handling, and versatile amenities make it well-suited for both high-performance boating and leisurely outings. Overall, the 307 SSX represents a significant advancement in Chaparral’s bow rider lineup, offering a compelling option for discerning boaters.
Overview from around the web 2018 Chaparral 307 SSX
The 2018 Chaparral 307 SSX has garnered enthusiastic reviews from customers who appreciate its blend of luxury, performance, and innovative features
Many boat owners praise the spacious layout, which comfortably accommodates family and friends, making it an ideal choice for day outings and entertaining on the water. Performance is often highlighted, with customers noting the boat's impressive power and agility, thanks to its powerful engine options and hull design. The smooth ride and responsive handling make it a joy to navigate various water conditions. The quality of materials and craftsmanship has also received commendations. Owners appreciate the attention to detail in the interior, including comfortable seating, ample storage, and stylish finishes. Safety features, such as reliable navigation and onboard technology, have further enhanced the boating experience, providing peace of mind while out on the water. Overall, the 2018 Chaparral 307 SSX is celebrated for its versatility, making it suitable for both relaxed cruising and thrilling water sports, ensuring a memorable time for everyone on board.
Made For
The 2018 Chaparral 307 SSX is designed for those who seek a perfect blend of luxury, performance, and versatility on the water. Ideal for families and groups of friends who enjoy weekend getaways, this stylish boat offers ample space for lounging and entertaining. Whether you’re an experienced boater or new to the scene, the 307 SSX caters to various lifestyles. Its sleek, modern design is complemented by powerful twin engines, ensuring thrilling yet smooth rides as you explore lakes, rivers, or coastal waters. With comfortable seating, high-quality finishes, and storage options, this boat is perfect for leisure cruising, water sports, and unforgettable day trips. Equipped with advanced technology and entertainment features, the Chaparral 307 SSX provides a premium experience that appeals to both the casual boater and those seeking sophisticated adventures. Whether you're hosting a sunset dinner on board or gearing up for a day of waterskiing and tubing, this boat is crafted to elevate every moment spent on the water.
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| Price | $134,900 | $92,000 | $76,925 | $65,104 | $49,990 | $16,900 |
| Location | Maple Plain | Mound | Nisswa | Crosslake | Lake Elmo | Excelsior |
| Nominal Length | 31' | 32' | 25' | 23' | 21' | 24' |
| Draft | 3' | - | - | - | - | - |
| Engine Make | Volvo Penta | - | - | - | Volvo | Mercruiser |
| Total Engine Power | 300 hp | - | - | - | 250 hp | 260 hp |
| Days on Market | 4 | 5 | 78 | 30 | 37 | 108 |
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