Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral 274 Sunesta Deckboat 2005 vs Chaparral Boats 237 SSX 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral 274 Sunesta Deckboat 2005 vs Chaparral Boats 237 SSX 2021 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 375 hp, the Chaparral 274 Sunesta Deckboat 2005 has a 75-hp advantage over the Chaparral Boats 237 SSX 2021's 300-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Chaparral Boats 237 SSX 2021 carries 45 gallons versus 7 gallons in the Chaparral 274 Sunesta Deckboat 2005. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Chaparral 274 Sunesta Deckboat 2005 and its 375-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Chaparral Boats 237 SSX 2021 with its 300-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeChaparral
Makenot available
Model274 Sunesta Deckboat
Modelnot available
Model Year2005
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 - Detail5 ft. 6 in. (1.68 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.68
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches66
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise18℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail18 in. (46 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches18
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail4,600 lbs. (2,087 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2086.52
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.46
Weight - lbs.not available
Length [over all with swim platform]28 ft. 3 in. (8.61 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail23.00 ft
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet23
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches276
Draft Minnot available
Draft Min1.58 ft
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMercury: 260 hp Volve: 270 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail70 gal. (265 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters264.98
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Engine max375 hp (280 kw)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMERCRUISER
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower300 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeinboard
Operational Info
HeadEnclosed Fiberglass with Porta-Pottie
Headnot available
Water capacity15 gal. (57 l)
Water capacitynot available
Maximum peopleYacht Certified
Maximum peoplenot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail14 gal. (53 l) - Optional
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters53
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal14
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower