Chaparral 264 Sunesta WT 2012 boat specs
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Chaparral 264 Sunesta WT 2012
2012
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Chaparral Signature 370 2010 boat specs
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Chaparral Signature 370 2010
2010
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Chaparral 264 Sunesta WT 2012 vs Chaparral Signature 370 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a modified vee Chaparral 264 Sunesta WT 2012 against a deep vee Chaparral Signature 370 2010 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.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Chaparral Signature 370 2010 measures 37,0 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 10,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Chaparral 264 Sunesta WT 2012 at 26,3 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Chaparral Signature 370 2010 tips the scales at 165 lbs — 111 lbs less than the Chaparral 264 Sunesta WT 2012 at 54 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 400 hp for the Chaparral 264 Sunesta WT 2012 and 400 hp for the Chaparral Signature 370 2010. 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 Signature 370 2010 carries 24 gallons versus 8 gallons in the Chaparral 264 Sunesta WT 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

Bottom line: The Chaparral Signature 370 2010 at 37,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Chaparral 264 Sunesta WT 2012 at 26,3 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.
General Boat Info
MakeChaparral
MakeChaparral
Model264 Sunesta WT
ModelSignature 37
Model Year2012
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot 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 - DetailWith Arch or Hardtop: 11 ft. 2 in. (3.4 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.34
Bridge clearance - Meters3.4
Bridge clearance - Inches92
Bridge clearance - Inches134
Deadrise22°
Deadrise18°
Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail25 in. (64 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] meters0.64
Draft [drive up] inches24
Draft [drive up] inches25
Draft [max] - Detail38 in. (97 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (84 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches38
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail5,400 lbs. (2,449 kg)
Weight - Detail16,500 lbs. (7,484 kg)
Weight - kg2449.4
Weight - kg7484.27
Weight - lbs.54
Weight - lbs.165
Length - Feet26.33
Length - Feet37
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 4 in. (8.03 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]37 ft. (11.28 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (303 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail240 gal. (908 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Liters908.5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Engine max400 hp (298 kW)
Engine maxTwin 400 hp (298 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity13.5 gal. (51 l)
Water capacity40 gal. (151 l)
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Holding tank capacity - Detail3.8 gal. (14 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters15.14
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Gal3.8
Holding tank capacity - Gal28
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 m)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity6

Chaparral 264 Sunesta WT 2012 vs Chaparral Signature 370 2010 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Chaparral 264 Sunesta WT 2012 or the Chaparral Signature 370 2010?
The Chaparral Signature 370 2010 is the longer of the two at 37,0 feet overall. The Chaparral 264 Sunesta WT 2012 comes in at 26,3 feet, making it roughly 10,7 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which is easier to trailer — the Chaparral 264 Sunesta WT 2012 or the Chaparral Signature 370 2010?
For trailering, the Chaparral 264 Sunesta WT 2012 has the edge at 54 lbs dry weight versus 165 lbs for the Chaparral Signature 370 2010. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.
Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Chaparral 264 Sunesta WT 2012 or the Chaparral Signature 370 2010?
The Chaparral Signature 370 2010 has the bigger tank at 24 gallons, versus 8 gallons on the Chaparral 264 Sunesta WT 2012. That 16-gallon difference translates to roughly 48–80 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.
Are the Chaparral 264 Sunesta WT 2012 and Chaparral Signature 370 2010 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Chaparral 264 Sunesta WT 2012 and the Chaparral Signature 370 2010 are built by Chaparral. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.