Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral 204 Xtreme 2010 vs Chaparral 252 Sunesta Deckboat 2004: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral 204 Xtreme 2010 vs Chaparral 252 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 252 Sunesta Deckboat 2004 has a 105-hp advantage over the Chaparral 204 Xtreme 2010's 270-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 252 Sunesta Deckboat 2004 carries 55 gallons versus 35 gallons in the Chaparral 204 Xtreme 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Chaparral 252 Sunesta Deckboat 2004 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Chaparral 204 Xtreme 2010 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Chaparral 252 Sunesta Deckboat 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Chaparral 252 Sunesta Deckboat 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 15 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Chaparral 204 Xtreme 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeChaparral
MakeChaparral
Model204 Xtreme
Model252 Sunesta Deckboat
Model Year2010
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches100
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Wakeboard Tower Upright: 7 ft. 2 in. (2.18 m) With Wakeboard Tower Folded: 5 ft. 3 in. (1.6 m) With Arch Tower Upright: 7 ft. 5 in. (2.26 m) With Arch Tower Folded: 6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 5 in. (1.65 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.26
Bridge clearance - Meters1.65
Bridge clearance - Inches89
Bridge clearance - Inches65
Deadrise18°
Deadrise17℃
Weight - Detail3,550 lbs. (1,610 kg)
Weight - Detail4,300 lbs. (1,950 kg)
Weight - kg1610.25
Weight - kg1950.45
Weight - lbs.3550
Weight - lbs.4300
Length - Feet20.5
Length - Feetnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]20 ft. 6 in. (6.25 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 0.5 in. (7.94 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail18 in. (46 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches18
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches35
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail55 gal. (208 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Horsepower270 hp (201 kW)
Horsepowernot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardMercury: 260 hp Volve: 270 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine max375 hp (280 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum people11 or 1,400 lbs.
Maximum people15
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