Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral 285 SSX 2012 vs Chaparral Boats Sunesta 252 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral 285 SSX 2012 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 285 SSX 2012 carries a rated maximum of 430 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 285 SSX 2012 carries 105 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.
Bottom line: The Chaparral 285 SSX 2012 at 28,8 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Chaparral Boats Sunesta 252 2004 at 26,0 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
Model285 SSX
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
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 - DetailWith Radar Arch: 8 ft. 11 in. (2.72 m) Without Radar Arch: 6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.72
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches107
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise22°
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail20 in. (51 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches2
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 - Detail7,300 lbs. (3,311 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg3311.22
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.73
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet28.83
Length - Feet26
Length [over all with swim platform]28 ft. 10 in. (8.79 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail26.00 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches312
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail105 gal. (397 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters397.47
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal105
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max430 hp (321 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Headroom5 ft. 3 in. (1.6 m)
Headroomnot available
Sleeping capacity2
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity13.5 gal. (51 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