Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral 19 Ski & Fish 2012 vs Chaparral 274 Sunesta Deckboat 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral 19 Ski & Fish 2012 vs Chaparral 274 Sunesta Deckboat 2004 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 375 hp, the Chaparral 274 Sunesta Deckboat 2004 has a 150-hp advantage over the Chaparral 19 Ski & Fish 2012's 225-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 274 Sunesta Deckboat 2004 carries 7 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Chaparral 19 Ski & Fish 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Chaparral 19 Ski & Fish 2012 is rated for up to 9 people. Passenger data for the Chaparral 274 Sunesta Deckboat 2004 wasn't available.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Chaparral 274 Sunesta Deckboat 2004 and its 375-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Chaparral 19 Ski & Fish 2012 with its 225-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeChaparral
MakeChaparral
Model19 Ski & Fish
Model274 Sunesta Deckboat
Model Year2012
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 6 in. (2.29 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches9
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Wakeboard Tower: 7 ft. 2 in. (2.18 m) Without Wakeboard Tower: 4 ft. 6 in. (1.37 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 6 in. (1.68 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.18
Bridge clearance - Meters1.68
Bridge clearance - Inches86
Bridge clearance - Inches66
Deadrise18°
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in. (33 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail18 in. (46 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.33
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] inches13
Draft [drive up] inches18
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (79 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detail2,660 lbs. (1,207 kg)
Weight - Detail4,600 lbs. (2,087 kg)
Weight - kg1206.55
Weight - kg2086.52
Weight - lbs.266
Weight - lbs.46
Length - Feet19.33
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 4 in. (5.89 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.89
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches232
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]28 ft. 3 in. (8.61 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (114 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail70 gal. (265 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters264.98
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal7
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max225 hp (168 kW)
Engine max375 hp (280 kw)
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardMercury: 260 hp Volve: 270 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people9
Maximum peopleYacht Certified
Headnot available
HeadEnclosed Fiberglass with Porta-Pottie
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity15 gal. (57 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail14 gal. (53 l) - Optional
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters53
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal14