2026 Chaparral 280 OSX for sale in Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia20268.4m
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$485,000 AUD
+8 moreMakeChaparral
Model280 OSX
Year2026
Length8.4m2.7m beam
FuelUnleaded466L tank
Draft0.5m
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About this vessel
An innovative design concept from Chaparral with a truly versatile deck layout that includes a big bowrider style forward lounge, with a compact cabin for changing and a built in head, massive cockpit space with a very social seating set up and a massive underfloor storage area, in fact oodles of storage everywhere, a side door for easy marina access or for pulling in a big pelagic, an offshore hull design that carves up the rough stuff, optional hardtop, big swim platform area and Chaparral's patented Vista View lounge that converts from back to back seating to a full width sunbed in seconds.
Everything about the 280 OSX says big day out, fishing, cruising and water sports are all in the mix. With the right trailer and vehicle set up it is a towable rig in Australia and when it comes to performance it will handle up to 500 HP, so the trip from one end of the Broadwater or bay to your special anchorage will be a quick one!
Specifications
The details
Vessel
MakeChaparral
Model280 OSX
Year2026
Dimensions
Length overall8.4m
Beam2.7m
Draft0.5m
Engine & Fuel
Engine count2
Fuel typeUnleaded
Fuel tankage466L
Features
On board
Bowrider forward lounge
Compact cabin with head
Offshore hull design
Vista View convertible lounge
Large swim platform
Side door for marina access
Optional hardtop
Underfloor storage
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