Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral 287 SSX 2013 vs Chaparral Boats 244 Sunesta 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral 287 SSX 2013 vs Chaparral Boats 244 Sunesta 2012 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 525 hp, the Chaparral 287 SSX 2013 has a 125-hp advantage over the Chaparral Boats 244 Sunesta 2012's 400-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Chaparral 287 SSX 2013 carries 102 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Chaparral Boats 244 Sunesta 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Chaparral 287 SSX 2013 at 28,8 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Chaparral Boats 244 Sunesta 2012 at 24,0 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
Model287 SSX
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 - Detail6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 m) With Arch: 8 ft. 9 in. (2.67 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.67
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches105
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 - Detail6,800 lbs. (3,084 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg3084.43
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.68
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet28.83
Length - Feet24
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 - Detail24.00 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches288
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail102 gal. (386 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters386.11
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal102
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max525 hp (391 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower400 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity13.5 gal. (51 l)
Water capacity1
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