Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral Boats 244 Sunesta 2012 vs Chaparral Premiere 400 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral Boats 244 Sunesta 2012 vs Chaparral Premiere 400 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 435 hp, the Chaparral Premiere 400 2010 has a 35-hp advantage over the Chaparral Boats 244 Sunesta 2012's 400-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 6 gal and 3 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
The Chaparral Boats 244 Sunesta 2012 is rated for up to 7 people. Passenger data for the Chaparral Premiere 400 2010 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Chaparral Premiere 400 2010 at 42,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Chaparral Boats 244 Sunesta 2012 at 24,0 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 - Detail24.00 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet42
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Beamnot available
Beam13 ft. 4 in. (4.06 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters4.06
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches16
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail13 ft. 6 in. (4.11 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters4.11
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches162
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail45 in. (114 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.14
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches45
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail23,700 lbs. (10,750 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg10750.13
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.237
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]42 ft. (13 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Engine makeVolvo
Engine makenot available
Horsepower400 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,136 l)
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxTwin 435 hp (320 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity1
Water capacitynot available
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 l)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity6
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity77 gal. (291 l)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum peopleYacht certified
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
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeChaparral
Modelnot available
ModelPremiere 4
Model Yearnot available
Model Year201
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee