Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral Boats 307 SSX 2021 vs Chaparral Sunesta 264 Xtreme 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral Boats 307 SSX 2021 vs Chaparral Sunesta 264 Xtreme 2009 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 264 Xtreme 2009 tops out at 425 hp. Engine specs for the Chaparral Boats 307 SSX 2021 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Chaparral Sunesta 264 Xtreme 2009 carries 8 gallons versus 1 gallons in the Chaparral Boats 307 SSX 2021. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Chaparral Boats 307 SSX 2021 is rated for up to 9 people. Passenger data for the Chaparral Sunesta 264 Xtreme 2009 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Chaparral Boats 307 SSX 2021 at 30,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Chaparral Sunesta 264 Xtreme 2009 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 Wakeboard Tower: 92 in. (2.34 m) Without Wakeboard Tower: 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 - Detail5,800 lbs. (2,631 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2630.83
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.58
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
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.7L GXi DP 320 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (303 l)
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max425 hp (317 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity15
Water capacity13.5 gal. (51 l)
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacityYacht certified
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail3.8 gal. (14 l) 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 Xtreme
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2009
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee