Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral Premiere 400 2009 vs Chaparral Sunesta 264 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Chaparral Premiere 400 2009 against a modified vee Chaparral Sunesta 264 2011 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 435 hp, the Chaparral Premiere 400 2009 has a 35-hp advantage over the Chaparral Sunesta 264 2011's 400-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Chaparral Sunesta 264 2011 carries 8 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Chaparral Premiere 400 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Chaparral Premiere 400 2009 at 42,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Chaparral Sunesta 264 2011 at 26,3 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.
General Boat Info
MakeChaparral
MakeChaparral
ModelPremiere 4
ModelSunesta 264
Model Year2009
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. 4 in. (4.06 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters4.06
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches16
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail13 ft. 6 in. (4.11 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch Tower: 7 ft. 8 in. (2.34 m) Without Arch Tower: 5 ft. 3 in. (1.6 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters4.11
Bridge clearance - Meters2.34
Bridge clearance - Inches162
Bridge clearance - Inches92
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise22°
Draft [max] - Detail45 in. (114 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail38 in. (97 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters1.14
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Inches45
Draft [max] - Inches38
Weight - DetailTBD
Weight - Detail5,400 lbs. (2,449 kg)
Length - Meters13
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet42
Length - Feet26.33
Length [over all with swim platform]42 ft. 0 in. (13 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
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
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2449.4
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.54
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 4 in. (8.03 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters8.03
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches316
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (303 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxTwin 435 hp (twin 320 kW)
Engine max400 hp (298 kW)
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 l)
Headroomnot available
Sleeping capacity6
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water heater capacity77 gal. (291 l)
Water heater capacitynot available
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Holding tank capacity - Detail42 gal. (159 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail3.8 gal. (14 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters158.99
Holding tank capacity - Liters15.14
Holding tank capacity - Gal42
Holding tank capacity - Gal3.8
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity14 gal. (53 l)