Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral 244 Xtreme 2013 vs Chaparral Sunesta 264 Wide-Tech 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Chaparral 244 Xtreme 2013 against a modified vee Chaparral Sunesta 264 Wide-Tech 2008 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Chaparral 244 Xtreme 2013 at 24,3 ft versus Chaparral Sunesta 264 Wide-Tech 2008 at 26,0 ft. At 47 lbs and 54 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 375 hp, the Chaparral Sunesta 264 Wide-Tech 2008 has a 55-hp advantage over the Chaparral 244 Xtreme 2013'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 244 Xtreme 2013 carries 63 gallons versus 8 gallons in the Chaparral Sunesta 264 Wide-Tech 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Chaparral 244 Xtreme 2013 is rated for up to 14 people. Passenger data for the Chaparral Sunesta 264 Wide-Tech 2008 wasn't available.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Chaparral Sunesta 264 Wide-Tech 2008 and its 375-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Chaparral 244 Xtreme 2013 with its 320-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeChaparral
MakeChaparral
Model244 Xtreme
ModelSunesta 264 Wide-Tech
Model Year2013
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch Tower Upright: 9 ft. 10 in. (3 m) With Arch Tower Folded: 8 ft. 9 in. (2.67 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 92 in. (2.34 m) Without Arch: 63 in. (1.6 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3
Bridge clearance - Meters2.34
Bridge clearance - Inches118
Bridge clearance - Inches92
Deadrise20°
Deadrise22℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [drive up] inches24
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (84 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail38 in. (97 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches38
Weight - Detail4,700 lbs. (2,132 kg)
Weight - Detail5,400 lbs. (2,449 kg)
Weight - kg2131.88
Weight - kg2449.4
Weight - lbs.47
Weight - lbs.54
Length - Feet24.33
Length - Feet26
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 4 in. (7.42 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 4 in. (8.03 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.03
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail63 gal. (238 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (303 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters238.48
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Gal63
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max320 hp (239 kW)
Engine max375 hp (280 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.7 Gi MPi DP drive 300 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity10 gal. (38 l)
Water capacity13.5 gal. (51 l)
Maximum people14 / 2,100 lbs
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Holding tank capacity - Detail3.8 gal (14 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail3.8 gal. (14 l) With Optional VacuFlush: 6.5 gal. (24.6 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters15.14
Holding tank capacity - Liters26.5
Holding tank capacity - Gal3.8
Holding tank capacity - Gal6.5