Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral 274 Sunesta Deckboat 2006 vs Chaparral Boats Sunesta 252 2004: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral 274 Sunesta Deckboat 2006 vs Chaparral Boats Sunesta 252 2004 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 2006 carries a rated maximum of 375 hp. Engine data for the Chaparral Boats Sunesta 252 2004 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Chaparral 274 Sunesta Deckboat 2006 carries 70 gallons versus 55 gallons in the Chaparral Boats Sunesta 252 2004. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 7 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Chaparral 274 Sunesta Deckboat 2006 and Chaparral Boats Sunesta 252 2004 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 Year2006
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 - Meters7.92
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet26
Length [over all with swim platform]28 ft. 3 in. (8.61 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 0 in. (7.92 m)
Length overall - Detail26.00 ft
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Inches312
Length overall - Inches312
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail70 gal. (265 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters264.98
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal70
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max375 hp (280 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
HeadEnclosed w/ porta-pottie
Headnot available
Water capacity15 gal. (57 l)
Water capacitynot available
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower