Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral 232 Sunesta Deckboat 2006 vs Chaparral Boats Ssx 2018 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral 232 Sunesta Deckboat 2006 vs Chaparral Boats Ssx 2018 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 232 Sunesta Deckboat 2006 carries a rated maximum of 320 hp. Engine data for the Chaparral Boats Ssx 2018 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Chaparral 232 Sunesta Deckboat 2006 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Chaparral Boats Ssx 2018 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Chaparral 232 Sunesta Deckboat 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Chaparral 232 Sunesta Deckboat 2006 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 Boats Ssx 2018 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeChaparral
Makenot available
Model232 Sunesta Deckboat
Modelnot available
Model Year2006
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 1.25 in. (1.56 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.55
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches61.25
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise16℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail4,065 lbs. (1,884 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1843.85
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.4065
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters6.74
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet25
Length - Inches1.5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 3.5 in. (7.4 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 1.5 in. (6.74 m)
Length overall - Detail25.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.76
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches265.5
Length overall - Inches300
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail53 gal. (201 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters200.63
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal53
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max320 hp (239 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeOther
Operational Info
HeadEnclosed w/ porta-pottie
Headnot available
Water capacity14 gal. (53 l)
Water capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,125 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people14
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower