Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral Signature 310 2013 vs Chaparral Sunesta 284 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Chaparral Signature 310 2013 against a modified vee Chaparral Sunesta 284 2010 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Chaparral Signature 310 2013 at 31,0 ft versus Chaparral Sunesta 284 2010 at 28,3 ft. At 106 lbs and 64 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Chaparral Signature 310 2013 carries a rated maximum of 600 hp. Engine data for the Chaparral Sunesta 284 2010 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Chaparral Signature 310 2013 carries 118 gallons versus 105 gallons in the Chaparral Sunesta 284 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Chaparral Signature 310 2013 at 31,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Chaparral Sunesta 284 2010 at 28,3 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
ModelSignature 31
ModelSunesta 284
Model Year2013
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. (3.05 m)
Beam9 ft. (2.74 m)
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inches12
Beam - Inches108
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Hardtop: 10 ft. 6 in. (3.2 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch Tower: 8 ft. 2 in. (2.49 m) Without Arch Tower:5 ft. 7 in. (1.7 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.2
Bridge clearance - Meters2.49
Bridge clearance - Inches126
Bridge clearance - Inches98
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise22°
Draft [drive up] - Detail23 in. (58 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail26 in. (66 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.58
Draft [drive up] meters0.66
Draft [drive up] inches23
Draft [drive up] inches26
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (99 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (99 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches39
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - Detail10,600 lbs. (4,808 kg)
Weight - Detail6,400 lbs. (2,903 kg)
Weight - kg4808.08
Weight - kg2902.99
Weight - lbs.106
Weight - lbs.64
Length - Feet31
Length - Feet28.33
Length [over all with swim platform]31 ft. (9.45 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]28 ft. 4 in. (8.64 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail118 gal. (447 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail105 gal. (397 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters446.68
Fuel tank capacity - Liters397.47
Fuel tank capacity - Gal118
Fuel tank capacity - Gal105
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Drive typeI/O
Engine max600 hp (447 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.91 m)
Headroomnot available
Sleeping capacity6
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity40 gal. (151 l)
Water capacity22 gal. (83 l)
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Maximum peopleYach certified
Holding tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail3.8 gal. (14 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Liters15.14
Holding tank capacity - Gal28
Holding tank capacity - Gal3.8