Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral Boats 420 Premiere 2011 vs Chaparral Sunesta 284 Wide-Tech 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral Boats 420 Premiere 2011 vs Chaparral Sunesta 284 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 284 Wide-Tech 2008 tops out at 425 hp. Engine specs for the Chaparral Boats 420 Premiere 2011 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Chaparral Sunesta 284 Wide-Tech 2008 carries 105 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Chaparral Boats 420 Premiere 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Chaparral Boats 420 Premiere 2011 is rated for up to 12 people. Passenger data for the Chaparral Sunesta 284 Wide-Tech 2008 wasn't available.
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 284 Wide-Tech 2008 at 28,0 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 - Feet28
Length overall - Meters12.8
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches504
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Beam13.32 ft
Beam9 ft. 0 in. (2.74 m)
Beam - Meters4.06
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inches160
Beam - Inches108
Draft [max] - Detail3.74 ft
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (99 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters1.14
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches45
Draft [max] - Inches39
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 98 in. (2.49 m) Without Arch: 67 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] - Detail25 in. (64 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.64
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches25
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail6,400 lbs. (2,903 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2902.99
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.64
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.64
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
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 - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal105
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Liters397.47
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 5.7 Gi MPi DP drive 300 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail105 gal. (397 l)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max425 hp (317 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity77
Water capacity20 gal. (76 l)
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
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 284 Wide-Tech
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee