Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral 180 SSi Sportboat 2005 vs Chaparral Sunesta 264 Wide-Tech 2008 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Chaparral 180 SSi Sportboat 2005 and the Chaparral Sunesta 264 Wide-Tech 2008 are modified vee designs with composite construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 375 hp, the Chaparral Sunesta 264 Wide-Tech 2008 has a 120-hp advantage over the Chaparral 180 SSi Sportboat 2005's 255-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Chaparral 180 SSi Sportboat 2005 carries 21 gallons versus 8 gallons in the Chaparral Sunesta 264 Wide-Tech 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Chaparral 180 SSi Sportboat 2005 is rated for up to 8 people. Passenger data for the Chaparral Sunesta 264 Wide-Tech 2008 wasn't available.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Chaparral Sunesta 264 Wide-Tech 2008 and its 375-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Chaparral 180 SSi Sportboat 2005 with its 255-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeChaparral
MakeChaparral
Model180 SSi Sportboat
ModelSunesta 264 Wide-Tech
Model Year2005
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 2 in. (2.18 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches86
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 4 in. (1.32 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 92 in. (2.34 m) Without Arch: 63 in. (1.6 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.32
Bridge clearance - Meters2.34
Bridge clearance - Inches52
Bridge clearance - Inches92
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise22℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail7 in. (43 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.18
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] inches7
Draft [drive up] inches24
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail38 in. (97 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches38
Weight - Detail2,100 lbs. (953 kg)
Weight - Detail5,400 lbs. (2,449 kg)
Weight - kg952.54
Weight - kg2449.4
Weight - lbs.21
Weight - lbs.54
Length [over all with swim platform]18 ft. 3 in. (5.56 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 4 in. (8.03 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.03
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet26
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Body / Hull
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard135 hp
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.7 Gi MPi DP drive 300 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal. (79 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (303 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Engine max255 hp (168 kw)
Engine max375 hp (280 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Maximum people8
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity13.5 gal. (51 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail3.8 gal. (14 l) With Optional VacuFlush: 6.5 gal. (24.6 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters26.5
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal6.5