Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral Boats 307 SSX 2022 vs Chaparral Sunesta 284 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral Boats 307 SSX 2022 vs Chaparral Sunesta 284 2011 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 430 hp for the Chaparral Boats 307 SSX 2022 and 425 hp for the Chaparral Sunesta 284 2011. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Chaparral Sunesta 284 2011 carries 105 gallons versus 1 gallons in the Chaparral Boats 307 SSX 2022. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Chaparral Boats 307 SSX 2022 is rated for up to 9 people. Passenger data for the Chaparral Sunesta 284 2011 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Chaparral Boats 307 SSX 2022 and Chaparral Sunesta 284 2011 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail30.00 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length - Feet30
Length - Feet28.33
Length overall - Meters9.14
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches360
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Draft Min1.92 ft
Draft Minnot available
Beamnot available
Beam9 ft. (2.74 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches108
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch Tower: 8 ft. 2 in. (2.49 m) Without Arch Tower: 5 ft. 7 in. (1.7 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.49
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches98
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise22°
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail26 in. (66 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.66
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches26
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (99 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail6,400 lbs. (2,903 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2902.99
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.64
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]28 ft. 4 in. (8.64 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal105
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Liters397.47
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Horsepower430 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeI/O
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail105 gal. (397 l)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max425 hp (317 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity15
Water capacity22 gal. (83 l)
Holding tank capacity - Gal3.8
Holding tank capacity - Gal3.8
Holding tank capacity - Liters14.38
Holding tank capacity - Liters15.14
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum peopleYach certified
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail3.8 gal. (14 l)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeChaparral
Modelnot available
ModelSunesta 284
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2011
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee