Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral 264 Xtreme 2011 vs Chaparral Boats 244 Sunesta 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral 264 Xtreme 2011 vs Chaparral Boats 244 Sunesta 2012 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 425 hp, the Chaparral 264 Xtreme 2011 has a 25-hp advantage over the Chaparral Boats 244 Sunesta 2012's 400-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 8 gal and 6 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Bottom line: The Chaparral 264 Xtreme 2011 at 26,3 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Chaparral Boats 244 Sunesta 2012 at 24,0 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
Makenot available
Model264 Xtreme
Modelnot available
Model Year2011
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 - DetailWith Arch Tower: 7 ft. 8 in. (2.34 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.34
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches92
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise22°
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches24
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail38 in. (97 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches38
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail5,800 lbs. (2,631 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2630.83
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.58
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet26.33
Length - Feet24
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 4 in. (8.03 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail24.00 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches288
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (303 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max425 hp (317 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower400 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity14 gal. (53 l)
Water capacity1
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Maximum peoplenot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail3.8 gal. (14 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters15.14
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal3.8
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower