Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral 274 Sunesta Deckboat 2007 vs Chaparral Boats Signature 350 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral 274 Sunesta Deckboat 2007 vs Chaparral Boats Signature 350 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 375 hp for the Chaparral 274 Sunesta Deckboat 2007 and 375 hp for the Chaparral Boats Signature 350 2008. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Chaparral Boats Signature 350 2008 carries 240 gallons versus 70 gallons in the Chaparral 274 Sunesta Deckboat 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Chaparral Boats Signature 350 2008 at 37,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Chaparral 274 Sunesta Deckboat 2007 at 28,0 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
Makenot available
Model274 Sunesta Deckboat
Modelnot available
Model Year2007
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 - Detail5,300 lbs. (2,404 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2404.04
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.5300
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters8.61
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet37
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot 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 - Detail37.00 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters11.28
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches444
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMerc 5.7L 300 hp B3
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail70 gal. (265 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters264.98
Fuel tank capacity - Liters908.5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal70
Fuel tank capacity - Gal240
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeinboard
Engine max375 hp (280 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMerCruiser
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower375 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity13.5 gal. (51 l)
Water capacity40
Holding tank capacity - Detail3.8 gal. (14 l) With Optional VacuFlush: 6.5 gal. (25 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters26.5
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Gal6.5
Holding tank capacity - Gal28
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower