Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral 284 Sunesta WT 2013 vs Chaparral Boats Ssx 2018 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral 284 Sunesta WT 2013 vs Chaparral Boats Ssx 2018 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 284 Sunesta WT 2013 carries a rated maximum of 430 hp. Engine data for the Chaparral Boats Ssx 2018 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
Bottom line: The Chaparral 284 Sunesta WT 2013 at 28,3 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Chaparral Boats Ssx 2018 at 25,0 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
Model284 Sunesta WT
Modelnot available
Model Year2013
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. (2.74 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches108
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 7 in. (1.7 m) With Arch Tower: 8 ft. 2 in. (2.49 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.49
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches98
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise22°
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail26 in. (66 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.66
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches26
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (99 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches39
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail6,400 lbs. (2,903 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2902.99
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.64
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet28.33
Length - Feet25
Length [over all with swim platform]28 ft. 4 in. (8.64 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail25.00 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches300
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail111 gal. (420 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters420.18
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal111
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeOther
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max430 hp (321 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Water capacity22 gal. (83 l)
Water capacitynot available
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Maximum peoplenot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail3.8 gal. (14 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters15.14
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal3.8
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower