Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral 264 Xtreme 2012 vs Chaparral Sunesta 244 Xtreme Wide-Tech 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Chaparral 264 Xtreme 2012 against a modified vee Chaparral Sunesta 244 Xtreme Wide-Tech 2008 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 2012 at 26,3 ft versus Chaparral Sunesta 244 Xtreme Wide-Tech 2008 at 24,0 ft. At 58 lbs and 47 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 430 hp, the Chaparral 264 Xtreme 2012 has a 110-hp advantage over the Chaparral Sunesta 244 Xtreme Wide-Tech 2008's 320-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 2012 at 26,3 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Chaparral Sunesta 244 Xtreme Wide-Tech 2008 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
MakeChaparral
Model264 Xtreme
ModelSunesta 244 Xtreme Wide-Tech
Model Year2012
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch Tower: 7 ft. 8 in. (2.34 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Wakeboard Tower: 107 in. (2.71 m) Without Wakeboard Tower: 56 in. (1.42 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.34
Bridge clearance - Meters2.72
Bridge clearance - Inches92
Bridge clearance - Inches107
Deadrise22°
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inches24
Draft [drive up] inches17
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 - Detail5,800 lbs. (2,631 kg)
Weight - Detail4,700 lbs. (2,132 kg)
Weight - kg2630.83
Weight - kg2131.88
Weight - lbs.58
Weight - lbs.47
Length - Feet26.33
Length - Feet24
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 4 in. (8.03 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 4 in. (7.42 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters7.42
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
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 - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max430 hp (321 kW)
Engine max320 hp (239 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0 GXi MPi DP drive 270 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity13.5 gal. (51 l)
Water capacity10 gal. (38 l)
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Maximum people12
Holding tank capacity - Detail3.8 gal. (14 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail3.8 gal. (14 l) With Optional VacuFlush: 6.5 gal. (24.6 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters15.14
Holding tank capacity - Liters26.5
Holding tank capacity - Gal3.8
Holding tank capacity - Gal6.5
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs