The 2012 Chaparral 327 SSX is a 32-foot 6-inch luxury hybrid sport boat. It blends an open bowrider layout with a deep-V offshore hull and an innovative, air-conditioned full-beam under-deck cabin. It won an NMMA Innovation Award for its game-changing layout.
Key Specifications
Length Overall: 32 feet, 6 inches
Beam (Width): 10 feet (120 inches)
Dry Weight: Approx. 10,200 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 150 gallons
Hull Deadrise: 22 degrees
Max Propulsion: Twin V8 sterndrives (Volvo Penta)
Design and Features
Full-Beam Cabin: Features an enclosed head (with vacuum-flush toilet and shower conversion), a small galley area, a 26-inch flat-screen TV, and a settee/sofa that slides out into a two-person bunk.
Cockpit & Deck: Comes standard with a rigid fiberglass hardtop, premium stainless steel windshield, wrap-around cockpit lounge seating, a wet bar sink, and massive floor storage.
Bow Area: Deep bow seating with flip-down armrests, stereo remotes, speakers, and a convertible sun-lounge filler.
Helm: Ergonomic dash layout often equipped with premium Garmin electronics and Volvo joystick docking system.
If you’re looking at Chaparral 327s, don’t overlook this one.
This is the desirable twin Volvo Penta 8.1GiCE 400 HP big block version (not the smaller engine package), with approximately 600 hours and joystick docking.
✔ Freshwater kept from 2013–2020
✔ Lift kept since 2020
✔ Twin Volvo Penta 8.1GiCE-Q 400 HP engines
✔ Westerbeke generator & air conditioning
✔ Garmin chartplotter, radar, autopilot & fish finder
✔ VacuFlush head
✔ Refrigerator, microwave & TV
✔ Sleeps two comfortably
✔ Full Eisenglass enclosure
The expensive maintenance has already been done. Since 2020, this boat has received extensive documented professional service including:
• New Volvo Penta DPS outdrives (2022 & 2026)
• New transom assemblies/transom shields
• New manifolds, catalytic converters & Captain’s Call exhaust elbows
• Generator professionally serviced
• New seawater pumps
• Updated upholstery and new bow cushions
• Sanitation system serviced
• Maintenance records available
This boat has been exceptionally cared for both cosmetically and mechanically.











