Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral Signature 330 2013 vs Chaparral Sunesta 244 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Chaparral Signature 330 2013 against a modified vee Chaparral Sunesta 244 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Chaparral Signature 330 2013 measures 33,5 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 9,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Chaparral Sunesta 244 2010 at 24,3 feet (2010). At 129 lbs and 44 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 640 hp, the Chaparral Signature 330 2013 has a 320-hp advantage over the Chaparral Sunesta 244 2010's 320-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 Signature 330 2013 carries 164 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Chaparral Sunesta 244 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 330 2013 at 33,5 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Chaparral Sunesta 244 2010 at 24,3 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 33
ModelSunesta 244
Model Year2013
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 6 in. (3.2 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters3.2
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches126
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Hardtop: 10 ft. 8 in. (3.25 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Wakeboard Tower: 9 ft. 7 in. (2.92 m) Without Wakeboard Tower: 5 ft. 4 in. (1.63 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.25
Bridge clearance - Meters2.92
Bridge clearance - Inches128
Bridge clearance - Inches115
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise20°
Draft [drive up] - Detail26 in. (66 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.66
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inches26
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [max] - Detail41 in. (104 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (84 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches41
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail12,900 lbs. (5,851 kg)
Weight - Detail4,400 lbs. (1,996 kg)
Weight - kg5851.34
Weight - kg1995.8
Weight - lbs.129
Weight - lbs.44
Length - Feet33.5
Length - Feet24.33
Length [over all with swim platform]33 ft. 6 in. (10.21 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 4 in. (7.42 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail164 gal. (621 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters620.81
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal164
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Drive typeI/O
Engine max640 hp (477 kW)
Engine max320 hp (239 kW)
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 8 in. (2.04 m)
Headroomnot available
Sleeping capacityStandard: 6 Optional: 4
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity50 gal. (189 l)
Water capacity10 gal. (38 l)
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Maximum people14 or 2,100 lbs
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