Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral Boats 237 SSX 2021 vs Chaparral Sunesta 284 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral Boats 237 SSX 2021 vs Chaparral Sunesta 284 2010 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 Boats 237 SSX 2021 carries a rated maximum of 300 hp. Engine data for the Chaparral Sunesta 284 2010 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Chaparral Sunesta 284 2010 carries 105 gallons versus 45 gallons in the Chaparral Boats 237 SSX 2021. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Chaparral Boats 237 SSX 2021 is rated for up to 7 people. Passenger data for the Chaparral Sunesta 284 2010 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Chaparral Sunesta 284 2010 at 28,3 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Chaparral Boats 237 SSX 2021 at 23,0 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.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail23.00 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet28.33
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches276
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Draft Min1.58 ft
Draft Minnot available
Beamnot available
Beam9 ft. (2.74 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches108
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch Tower: 8 ft. 2 in. (2.49 m) Without Arch Tower:5 ft. 7 in. (1.7 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.49
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches98
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise22°
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail26 in. (66 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.66
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches26
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (99 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail6,400 lbs. (2,903 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2902.99
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.64
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]28 ft. 4 in. (8.64 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel tank capacity - Gal105
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters397.47
Engine makeMERCRUISER
Engine makenot available
Horsepower300 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeI/O
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail105 gal. (397 l)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity22 gal. (83 l)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum peopleYach certified
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
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeChaparral
Modelnot available
ModelSunesta 284
Model Yearnot available
Model Year201
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee