Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral 254 Sunesta Deckboat 2007 vs Chaparral 330 Signature Cruiser 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral 254 Sunesta Deckboat 2007 vs Chaparral 330 Signature Cruiser 2004 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 375 hp for the Chaparral 254 Sunesta Deckboat 2007 and 375 hp for the Chaparral 330 Signature Cruiser 2004. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Chaparral 254 Sunesta Deckboat 2007 carries 55 gallons versus 17 gallons in the Chaparral 330 Signature Cruiser 2004. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Chaparral 254 Sunesta Deckboat 2007 is rated for up to 15 people. Passenger data for the Chaparral 330 Signature Cruiser 2004 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Chaparral 254 Sunesta Deckboat 2007 and Chaparral 330 Signature Cruiser 2004 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeChaparral
MakeChaparral
Model254 Sunesta Deckboat
Model330 Signature Cruiser
Model Year2007
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam11 ft. 3 in. (3.43 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.43
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches135
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 9 in. (1.75 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail11 ft. 2 in. (3.4 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.75
Bridge clearance - Meters3.4
Bridge clearance - Inches69
Bridge clearance - Inches134
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise19℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail18 in. (46 cm)
Draft [drive up] - DetailS-Drive: 25 in. (64 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] meters0.64
Draft [drive up] inches18
Draft [drive up] inches25
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - DetailV-Drive: 38 in. (89 cm) S-Drive: 33 in. (84 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches38
Weight - Detail4,850 lbs. (2.200 kg)
Weight - Detail13,400 lbs. (6,078 kg)
Weight - kg2199.92
Weight - kg6078.13
Weight - lbs.485
Weight - lbs.134
Length - Meters7.95
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet26
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 1 in. (7.95 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]35 ft. (10.67 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMerc 5.0L 260 hp B3
Engine/s standardMercury: Twin 260 hp Volvo: Twin 270 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail55 gal. (208 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail170 gal. (644 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Liters643.52
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Fuel tank capacity - Gal17
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max375 hp (280 kW)
Engine maxTwin 375 hp (Twin 280 kw)
Operational Info
Head1
HeadEnclosed Fiberglass with Pressurized Shower
Water capacity13.5 gal. (51 l)
Water capacity29 gal. (76 l)
Maximum capacity2,035 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people15
Maximum peopleYacht Certified
Holding tank capacity - Detail3.8 gal. (14 l) With Optional VacuFlush: 6.5 gal. (25 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail23 gal. (87 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters26.5
Holding tank capacity - Liters87.06
Holding tank capacity - Gal6.5
Holding tank capacity - Gal23
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 5 in. (1.96 m)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity6