Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral 236 Sunesta Deckboat 2006 vs Chaparral Premiere 400 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral 236 Sunesta Deckboat 2006 vs Chaparral Premiere 400 2009 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 435 hp, the Chaparral Premiere 400 2009 has a 115-hp advantage over the Chaparral 236 Sunesta Deckboat 2006's 320-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 2006 carries 53 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Chaparral Premiere 400 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Chaparral 236 Sunesta Deckboat 2006 is rated for up to 14 people. Passenger data for the Chaparral Premiere 400 2009 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Chaparral Premiere 400 2009 at 42,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Chaparral 236 Sunesta Deckboat 2006 at 22,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeChaparral
MakeChaparral
Model236 Sunesta Deckboat
ModelPremiere 4
Model Year2006
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam13 ft. 4 in. (4.06 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters4.06
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches16
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Wakeboard Tower: 8 ft. 9 in. (2.67 m) Without Wakeboard Tower: 5 ft. 4 in. (1.63 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail13 ft. 6 in. (4.11 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.67
Bridge clearance - Meters4.11
Bridge clearance - Inches105
Bridge clearance - Inches162
Deadrise16℃
Deadrise18℃
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] - Detail45 in. (114 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters1.14
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches45
Weight - Detail4,450 lbs. (2,019 kg)
Weight - DetailTBD
Weight - kg2018.48
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.445
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters6.74
Length - Meters13
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet42
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]42 ft. 0 in. (13 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 1.5 in. (6.74 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters6.76
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches265.5
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail53 gal. (201 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters200.63
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal53
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Engine max320 hp (239 kW)
Engine maxTwin 435 hp (twin 320 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Operational Info
HeadEnclosed w/ porta-pottie
Headnot available
Water capacity14 gal. (53 l)
Water capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,135 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people14
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 l)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity6
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity77 gal. (291 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail42 gal. (159 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters158.99
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal42
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee