Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral Boats 420 Premiere 2011 vs Chaparral Sunesta 244 Xtreme Wide-Tech 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral Boats 420 Premiere 2011 vs Chaparral Sunesta 244 Xtreme 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 Chaparral Sunesta 244 Xtreme Wide-Tech 2008 tops out at 320 hp. Engine specs for the Chaparral Boats 420 Premiere 2011 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 3 gal and 6 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Both boats are rated for 12 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Chaparral Boats 420 Premiere 2011 at 42,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Chaparral Sunesta 244 Xtreme Wide-Tech 2008 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.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail42.00 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length - Feet42
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Meters12.8
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches504
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Beam13.32 ft
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters4.06
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches160
Beam - Inches102
Draft [max] - Detail3.74 ft
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (84 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters1.14
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches45
Draft [max] - Inches33
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Wakeboard Tower: 107 in. (2.71 m) Without Wakeboard Tower: 56 in. (1.42 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.72
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches107
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail4,700 lbs. (2,132 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2131.88
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.47
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters7.42
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 4 in. (7.42 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Engine makeVOLVO
Engine makenot available
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine 2 Engine MakeVOLVO
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0 GXi MPi DP drive 270 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max320 hp (239 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity77
Water capacity10 gal. (38 l)
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people12
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 244 Xtreme Wide-Tech
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee