Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral 274 Sunesta Deckboat 2005 vs Chaparral Boats 280 OSX 2022: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral 274 Sunesta Deckboat 2005 vs Chaparral Boats 280 OSX 2022 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 Chaparral 274 Sunesta Deckboat 2005 carries a rated maximum of 375 hp. Engine data for the Chaparral Boats 280 OSX 2022 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Chaparral Boats 280 OSX 2022 carries 123 gallons versus 70 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: The Chaparral 274 Sunesta Deckboat 2005 and Chaparral Boats 280 OSX 2022 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
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.4600
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 - Detail28.00 ft
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet28
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches336
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 - Liters465.61
Fuel tank capacity - Gal70
Fuel tank capacity - Gal123
Engine max375 hp (280 kw)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeoutboard
Operational Info
HeadEnclosed Fiberglass with Porta-Pottie
Head1
Water capacity15 gal. (57 l)
Water capacity15
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 - Liters24.61
Holding tank capacity - Gal14
Holding tank capacity - Gal6.5
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower