Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral 252 Sunesta Deckboat 2006 vs Chaparral Boats 277 SSX 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral 252 Sunesta Deckboat 2006 vs Chaparral Boats 277 SSX 2013 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 430 hp, the Chaparral Boats 277 SSX 2013 has a 55-hp advantage over the Chaparral 252 Sunesta Deckboat 2006's 375-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 277 SSX 2013 carries 105 gallons versus 55 gallons in the Chaparral 252 Sunesta Deckboat 2006. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Chaparral 252 Sunesta Deckboat 2006 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Chaparral Boats 277 SSX 2013 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Chaparral 252 Sunesta Deckboat 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Chaparral 252 Sunesta Deckboat 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Chaparral Boats 277 SSX 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeChaparral
Makenot available
Model252 Sunesta Deckboat
Modelnot available
Model Year2006
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 5 in. (1.65 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.65
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches65
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise18℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail18 in. (46 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches18
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail4,300 lbs. (1,950 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1950.45
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.43
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters7.32
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet27
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 0.5 in. (7.94 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in. (7.32 m)
Length overall - Detail27.00 ft
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches324
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail55 gal. (208 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Liters397.47
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Fuel tank capacity - Gal105
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max375 hp (280 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower430 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
HeadEnclosed w/ porta-pottie
Headnot available
Water capacity15 gal. (57 l)
Water capacity15
Maximum capacity2,105 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people15
Maximum peoplenot available
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal4
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters15.14
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower