Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral 264 Xtreme 2011 vs Chaparral Sunesta 284 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Chaparral 264 Xtreme 2011 against a modified vee Chaparral Sunesta 284 2011 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Chaparral 264 Xtreme 2011 at 26,3 ft versus Chaparral Sunesta 284 2011 at 28,3 ft. At 58 lbs and 64 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 425 hp for the Chaparral 264 Xtreme 2011 and 425 hp for the Chaparral Sunesta 284 2011. 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 Sunesta 284 2011 carries 105 gallons versus 8 gallons in the Chaparral 264 Xtreme 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Chaparral 264 Xtreme 2011 and Chaparral Sunesta 284 2011 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
Model264 Xtreme
ModelSunesta 284
Model Year2011
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam9 ft. (2.74 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches108
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch Tower: 7 ft. 8 in. (2.34 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch Tower: 8 ft. 2 in. (2.49 m) Without Arch Tower: 5 ft. 7 in. (1.7 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.34
Bridge clearance - Meters2.49
Bridge clearance - Inches92
Bridge clearance - Inches98
Deadrise22°
Deadrise22°
Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail26 in. (66 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] meters0.66
Draft [drive up] inches24
Draft [drive up] inches26
Draft [max] - Detail38 in. (97 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (99 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches38
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - Detail5,800 lbs. (2,631 kg)
Weight - Detail6,400 lbs. (2,903 kg)
Weight - kg2630.83
Weight - kg2902.99
Weight - lbs.58
Weight - lbs.64
Length - Feet26.33
Length - Feet28.33
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 4 in. (8.03 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]28 ft. 4 in. (8.64 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (303 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail105 gal. (397 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Liters397.47
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel tank capacity - Gal105
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max425 hp (317 kW)
Engine max425 hp (317 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity14 gal. (53 l)
Water capacity22 gal. (83 l)
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Maximum peopleYach certified
Holding tank capacity - Detail3.8 gal. (14 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail3.8 gal. (14 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters15.14
Holding tank capacity - Liters15.14
Holding tank capacity - Gal3.8
Holding tank capacity - Gal3.8