Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral Boats 247ssx 2022 vs Chaparral Sunesta 264 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral Boats 247ssx 2022 vs Chaparral Sunesta 264 2011 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 400 hp, the Chaparral Sunesta 264 2011 has a 100-hp advantage over the Chaparral Boats 247ssx 2022's 300-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Chaparral Sunesta 264 2011 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Chaparral Boats 247ssx 2022 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Chaparral Sunesta 264 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Chaparral Sunesta 264 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 26,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Chaparral Boats 247ssx 2022 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail25.00 ft
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 4 in. (8.03 m)
Length - Feet25
Length - Feet26.33
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Meters8.03
Length overall - Inches300
Length overall - Inches316
Beamnot available
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch Tower: 7 ft. 8 in. (2.34 m) Without Arch Tower: 5 ft. 3 in. (1.6 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.34
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches92
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise22°
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches24
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail38 in. (97 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches38
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail5,400 lbs. (2,449 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2449.4
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.54
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeVolvo
Engine makenot available
Horsepower300 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeI/O
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (303 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Engine maxnot available
Engine max400 hp (298 kW)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity14 gal. (53 l)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum peopleYacht 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 264
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2011
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee