Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral Boats 280 OSX 2022 vs Chaparral Sunesta 284 Wide-Tech 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral Boats 280 OSX 2022 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 Chaparral Sunesta 284 Wide-Tech 2008 tops out at 425 hp. Engine specs for the Chaparral Boats 280 OSX 2022 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Chaparral Boats 280 OSX 2022 carries 123 gallons versus 105 gallons in the Chaparral Sunesta 284 Wide-Tech 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Chaparral Boats 280 OSX 2022 is rated for up to 8 people. Passenger data for the Chaparral Sunesta 284 Wide-Tech 2008 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Chaparral Boats 280 OSX 2022 and Chaparral Sunesta 284 Wide-Tech 2008 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.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail28.00 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet28
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches336
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Draft Min1.58 ft
Draft Minnot available
Beamnot available
Beam9 ft. 0 in. (2.74 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches108
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 98 in. (2.49 m) Without Arch: 67 in. (1.7 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.49
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches98
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise22℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail25 in. (64 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.64
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches25
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (99 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail6,400 lbs. (2,903 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2902.99
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.64
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.64
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]28 ft. 4 in. (8.64 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal123
Fuel tank capacity - Gal105
Fuel tank capacity - Liters465.61
Fuel tank capacity - Liters397.47
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.7 Gi MPi DP drive 300 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail105 gal. (397 l)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max425 hp (317 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity15
Water capacity20 gal. (76 l)
Holding tank capacity - Gal6.5
Holding tank capacity - Gal6.5
Holding tank capacity - Liters24.61
Holding tank capacity - Liters26.5
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail3.8 gal. (14 l) With Optional VacuFlush: 6.5 gal. (24.6 l)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeChaparral
Modelnot available
ModelSunesta 284 Wide-Tech
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee