Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral 216 Sunesta Deckboat 2004 vs Chaparral Boats 280 OSX 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral 216 Sunesta Deckboat 2004 vs Chaparral Boats 280 OSX 2022 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 Chaparral 216 Sunesta Deckboat 2004 carries a rated maximum of 300 hp. Engine data for the Chaparral Boats 280 OSX 2022 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Chaparral Boats 280 OSX 2022 carries 123 gallons versus 57 gallons in the Chaparral 216 Sunesta Deckboat 2004. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Chaparral 216 Sunesta Deckboat 2004 and Chaparral Boats 280 OSX 2022 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeChaparral
Makenot available
Model216 Sunesta Deckboat
Modelnot available
Model Year2004
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches1
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise16℃
Deadrisenot available
Weight - Detail4,112 lbs. (1,865 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1865.17
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.4112
Weight - lbs.not available
Length [over all with swim platform]22 ft. 7.25 in. (6.89 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail28.00 ft
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet28
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches336
Draft Minnot available
Draft Min1.58 ft
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail57 gal. (216 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters215.77
Fuel tank capacity - Liters465.61
Fuel tank capacity - Gal57
Fuel tank capacity - Gal123
Engine max300 hp (224 kw)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeoutboard
Operational Info
HeadEnclosed Compartment
Head1
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity15
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal6.5
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters24.61
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower