Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral Boats 244 Sunesta 2014 vs Chaparral Signature 330 Cruiser 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral Boats 244 Sunesta 2014 vs Chaparral Signature 330 Cruiser 2008 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 375 hp, the Chaparral Signature 330 Cruiser 2008 has a 115-hp advantage over the Chaparral Boats 244 Sunesta 2014's 260-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 Boats 244 Sunesta 2014 carries 63 gallons versus 17 gallons in the Chaparral Signature 330 Cruiser 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Chaparral Boats 244 Sunesta 2014 is rated for up to 7 people. Passenger data for the Chaparral Signature 330 Cruiser 2008 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Chaparral Signature 330 Cruiser 2008 at 35,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Chaparral Boats 244 Sunesta 2014 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 - Feet35
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail2.92 ft
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (84 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft Min1.42 ft
Draft Minnot available
Beamnot available
Beam11 ft. 3 in. (3.43 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters3.43
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches135
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail11 ft. 2 in. (3.4 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.4
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches134
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail25 in. (64 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.64
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches25
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail13,400 lbs. (6,078 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg6078.13
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.134
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters10.67
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]35 ft. 0 in. (10.67 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal63
Fuel tank capacity - Gal17
Fuel tank capacity - Liters238.48
Fuel tank capacity - Liters643.52
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Horsepower260 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines2
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardTwin Volvo 5.7 Gi MPi DP drive 300 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail170 gal. (644 l)
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxTwin 375 hp (280 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity1
Water capacity45 gal. (170 l)
Holding tank capacity - Gal3.8
Holding tank capacity - Gal28
Holding tank capacity - Liters14.38
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 5 in. (1.96 m)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity6
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeChaparral
Modelnot available
ModelSignature 330 Cruiser
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee