Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral 204 Xtreme 2012 vs Chaparral 236 Sunesta Deckboat 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral 204 Xtreme 2012 vs Chaparral 236 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 320 hp, the Chaparral 236 Sunesta Deckboat 2004 has a 50-hp advantage over the Chaparral 204 Xtreme 2012'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 236 Sunesta Deckboat 2004 carries 53 gallons versus 35 gallons in the Chaparral 204 Xtreme 2012. 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 236 Sunesta Deckboat 2004 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Chaparral 204 Xtreme 2012 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Chaparral 236 Sunesta Deckboat 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Chaparral 236 Sunesta Deckboat 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Chaparral 204 Xtreme 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeChaparral
MakeChaparral
Model204 Xtreme
Model236 Sunesta Deckboat
Model Year2012
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 - Inches1
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 Down: 6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 4 in. (1.63 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.26
Bridge clearance - Meters1.63
Bridge clearance - Inches89
Bridge clearance - Inches64
Deadrise18°
Deadrise16℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in. (33 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.33
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inches13
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (81 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail3,550 lbs. (1,610 kg)
Weight - Detail4,450 lbs. (2,019 kg)
Weight - kg1610.25
Weight - kg2018.48
Weight - lbs.355
Weight - lbs.445
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]24 ft. 3.5 in. (7.4 m)
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 - Detail53 gal. (201 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters200.63
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal53
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max270 hp (201 kW)
Engine max320 hp (239 kw)
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard220 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people10 or 1,400 lbs
Maximum people14
Headnot available
HeadEnclosed with Porta-Pottie
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity14 gal. (53 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