Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral 210 SSi Sportboat 2007 vs Chaparral 214 Sunesta Deckboat 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral 210 SSi Sportboat 2007 vs Chaparral 214 Sunesta Deckboat 2007 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Chaparral 214 Sunesta Deckboat 2007 measures 22,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 20,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Chaparral 210 SSi Sportboat 2007 at 2,0 feet (2007). At 32 lbs and 4 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 300 hp for the Chaparral 210 SSi Sportboat 2007 and 300 hp for the Chaparral 214 Sunesta Deckboat 2007. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Chaparral 214 Sunesta Deckboat 2007 carries 57 gallons versus 47 gallons in the Chaparral 210 SSi Sportboat 2007. 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 214 Sunesta Deckboat 2007 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Chaparral 210 SSi Sportboat 2007 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Chaparral 214 Sunesta Deckboat 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Chaparral 214 Sunesta Deckboat 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Chaparral 210 SSi Sportboat 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeChaparral
MakeChaparral
Model210 SSi Sportboat
Model214 Sunesta Deckboat
Model Year2007
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Beam8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m)
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inches99
Beam - Inches1
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Wakeboard Tower: 7 ft. 2 in. (2.18 m) Without Wakeboard Tower: 4 ft. 6 in. (1.37 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Wakeboard Tower: 8 ft. 7 in. (2.62 m) Without Wakeboard Tower: 5 ft. 2 in. (1.57 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.18
Bridge clearance - Meters2.62
Bridge clearance - Inches86
Bridge clearance - Inches103
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise16℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail23 in. (58 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.58
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] inches23
Draft [drive up] inches24
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail38 in. (97 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches38
Weight - Detail3,200 lbs. (1,452 kg)
Weight - Detail4,000 lbs. (1,814 kg)
Weight - kg1451.49
Weight - kg1814.37
Weight - lbs.32
Weight - lbs.4
Length - Meters6.25
Length - Meters6.88
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches7
Length [over all with swim platform]22 ft. 0 in. (6.71 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]22 ft. 7 in. (6.88 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 6 in. (6.25 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters6.25
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches246
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 4.3L 225 hp SX
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0L 220 hp SX
Fuel tank capacity - Detail47 gal. (178 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail57 gal. (216 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters177.91
Fuel tank capacity - Liters215.77
Fuel tank capacity - Gal47
Fuel tank capacity - Gal57
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max300 hp (224 kW)
Engine max300 hp (224 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,405 lbs
Maximum capacity1,985 lbs
Maximum people1
Maximum people14
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity3 gal. (11 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail3.8 gal. (14 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters15.14
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal3.8