On offer here is a beautiful and exceptionally well-documented example built in 2007 as a 2008 model year. The boat is equipped with a Volvo Penta 5.7 GXi-J V8 gasoline engine producing 320 hk, with only approximately 485 operating hours.
The powerful V8 engine delivers the performance you’d expect from an American sport cruiser, while the bow thruster makes harbor maneuvers significantly easier.
A particular advantage of this boat is the extensive ongoing maintenance and upgrades, which the seller has documented over a number of years. Significant investments have been made in, among other things, the drive system, transom, engine, electrical systems, bow thruster, navigation, and shore power system.
In 2021, the drive and transom underwent a thorough overhaul, including new bellows, water hoses, clamps, gaskets, stuffing boxes, and other rubber components. At the same time, the exhaust manifolds and risers were replaced, along with temperature sensors, gaskets, and bolts.
Since then, the boat has received ongoing engine and drive servicing, and the hull and drive have been regularly maintained. Most recently, in the spring of 2026, maintenance was performed, including an oil and filter change, replacement of the drive oil, spark plugs, thermostat, and impeller, and the hull and drive were prepared.
In 2026, a brand-new canopy from Kapell & Annat was also installed.
Selected equipment and upgrades:
- CE-approved with VAT documentation
- Bow thruster with remote control
- New bow thruster motor
- New canopy from Kapell & Annat – 2026
- Garmin GPSmap 922 Plus chartplotter with transducer and fishfinder
- Yacht Devices Volvo Penta NMEA 2000 Gateway
- Stainless steel anchor with chain
- Victron 50A, 3-circuit battery charger
- Dometic 230V inverter, approx. 1,500–2,000 W
- Automatic switching between inverter and shore power
- Upgraded shore power system with 230V shore power connections at both the bow and stern
- Blue Sea main circuit breakers
- LED lighting
- Bluetooth adapter for the radio
- Teak dining table seating four
- Hot water system
- Optimized electrical installation and battery placement
- Extensive technical maintenance
- Portable cooler in the cockpit
Notable major repairs and upgrades include:
2021
- Thorough renovation of the drive and transom
- New bellows, hoses, gaskets, and other wear parts
- Drive and transom sandblasted, primed, and treated
- New exhaust manifolds and risers
- New spark plugs, ignition wires, and rotor cover
- New thermostat and impeller
- Refurbishment of the bow thruster charging circuit
- New engine and service batteries
- Garmin navigation system installed
- NMEA 2000 interface for Volvo Penta installed
2022
- Hull completely sanded down and rebuilt using Jotun Vinyl Primer and NonStop Supreme
- New Victron 50A battery charger
- Bathing sump, pump, and hoses replaced
- Toilet refurbished with new gaskets and valves
- New odor-free toilet hose
- Dometic inverter installed
2023–2025
- Ongoing hull and drive maintenance
- Ongoing engine and drive service
- New knock sensors
- Refurbishment of cockpit carpets
- Refurbishment of the salon door track system
- Upgraded shore power system
- Automatic inverter/shore power switch
- Bow thruster motor replaced
2026
- Engine and drive service
- New spark plugs
- New thermostat and impeller
- Hull and drive treated
- New canopy
- Upgraded shore power system with 230V outlets both fore and aft
The Chaparral 270 Signature is a boat model that offers plenty of space and comfort within a manageable size. The large cockpit works well for both relaxation and socializing, while the cabin makes it possible to use the boat for longer trips and overnight stays.
This particular boat stands out especially for its low engine hours, bow thruster, newer navigation systems, extensive electrical upgrades, brand-new canopy, and—not least—its well-documented history of significant technical work performed in recent years.
An interesting sport cruiser for the buyer seeking a well-equipped Chaparral that prioritizes comfort, performance, and documented maintenance.
