Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral Boats 300 OSX 2021 vs Chaparral Sunesta 264 Wide-Tech 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral Boats 300 OSX 2021 vs Chaparral Sunesta 264 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 375 hp, the Chaparral Sunesta 264 Wide-Tech 2008 has a 75-hp advantage over the Chaparral Boats 300 OSX 2021's 300-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
The Chaparral Boats 300 OSX 2021 is rated for up to 9 people. Passenger data for the Chaparral Sunesta 264 Wide-Tech 2008 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Chaparral Boats 300 OSX 2021 at 30,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Chaparral Sunesta 264 Wide-Tech 2008 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.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail30.00 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length - Feet30
Length - Feet26
Length overall - Meters9.14
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches360
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Beamnot available
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 92 in. (2.34 m) Without Arch: 63 in. (1.6 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.34
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches92
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise22℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches24
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail38 in. (97 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches38
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail5,400 lbs. (2,449 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2449.4
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.54
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.03
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 4 in. (8.03 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Horsepower300 hp
Horsepowernot 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 - Detail80 gal. (303 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Engine maxnot available
Engine max375 hp (280 kW)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity13.5 gal. (51 l)
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)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters26.5
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal6.5
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeChaparral
Modelnot available
ModelSunesta 264 Wide-Tech
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee