Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral 274 Sunesta Deckboat 2005 vs Chaparral Sunesta 284 Wide-Tech 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral 274 Sunesta Deckboat 2005 vs Chaparral Sunesta 284 Wide-Tech 2008 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 Sunesta 284 Wide-Tech 2008 has a 50-hp advantage over the Chaparral 274 Sunesta Deckboat 2005's 375-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 Sunesta 284 Wide-Tech 2008 carries 105 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 Sunesta 284 Wide-Tech 2008 and its 425-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Chaparral 274 Sunesta Deckboat 2005 with its 375-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeChaparral
MakeChaparral
Model274 Sunesta Deckboat
ModelSunesta 284 Wide-Tech
Model Year2005
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam9 ft. 0 in. (2.74 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches108
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 6 in. (1.68 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 98 in. (2.49 m) Without Arch: 67 in. (1.7 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.68
Bridge clearance - Meters2.49
Bridge clearance - Inches66
Bridge clearance - Inches98
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise22℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail18 in. (46 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail25 in. (64 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] meters0.64
Draft [drive up] inches18
Draft [drive up] inches25
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (99 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - Detail4,600 lbs. (2,087 kg)
Weight - Detail6,400 lbs. (2,903 kg)
Weight - kg2086.52
Weight - kg2902.99
Weight - lbs.46
Weight - lbs.64
Length [over all with swim platform]28 ft. 3 in. (8.61 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]28 ft. 4 in. (8.64 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.64
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet28
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMercury: 260 hp Volve: 270 hp
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.7 Gi MPi DP drive 300 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail70 gal. (265 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail105 gal. (397 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters264.98
Fuel tank capacity - Liters397.47
Fuel tank capacity - Gal7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal105
Engine max375 hp (280 kw)
Engine max425 hp (317 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
HeadEnclosed Fiberglass with Porta-Pottie
Head1
Water capacity15 gal. (57 l)
Water capacity20 gal. (76 l)
Maximum peopleYacht Certified
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Holding tank capacity - Detail14 gal. (53 l) - Optional
Holding tank capacity - Detail3.8 gal. (14 l) With Optional VacuFlush: 6.5 gal. (24.6 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters53
Holding tank capacity - Liters26.5
Holding tank capacity - Gal14
Holding tank capacity - Gal6.5
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee