Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral Boats 244 Sunesta 2014 vs Chaparral SSX 276 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral Boats 244 Sunesta 2014 vs Chaparral SSX 276 2007 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 525 hp, the Chaparral SSX 276 2007 has a 265-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 SSX 276 2007 carries 105 gallons versus 63 gallons in the Chaparral Boats 244 Sunesta 2014. 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 SSX 276 2007 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Chaparral SSX 276 2007 at 28,0 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 - Feet28
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail2.92 ft
Draft [max] - Detail20 in. (51 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.51
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches2
Draft Min1.42 ft
Draft Minnot available
Beamnot available
Beam9 ft. 0 in. (2.74 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches108
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 8 ft. 9 in. (2.67 m) Without Arch: 6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.67
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches105
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise22℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches35
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail6,800 lbs. (3,084 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg3084.43
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.68
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.79
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]28 ft. 10 in. (8.79 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal63
Fuel tank capacity - Gal105
Fuel tank capacity - Liters238.48
Fuel tank capacity - Liters397.47
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Horsepower260 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.7L 280 hp DP
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail105 gal. (397 l)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max525 hp (391 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity1
Water capacity13.5 gal. (51 l)
Holding tank capacity - Gal3.8
Holding tank capacity - Gal6.5
Holding tank capacity - Liters14.38
Holding tank capacity - Liters26.5
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail3.8 gal. (14 l) With Optional VacuFlush: 6.5 gal. (25 l)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeChaparral
Modelnot available
ModelSSX 276
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2007
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass