Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral Signature 370 2010 vs Chaparral Sunesta 264 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Chaparral Signature 370 2010 against a modified vee Chaparral Sunesta 264 2009 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 370 2010 measures 37,0 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 11,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Chaparral Sunesta 264 2009 at 26,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Chaparral Signature 370 2010 tips the scales at 165 lbs — 111 lbs more than the Chaparral Sunesta 264 2009 at 54 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 425 hp, the Chaparral Sunesta 264 2009 has a 25-hp advantage over the Chaparral Signature 370 2010'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 Signature 370 2010 carries 24 gallons versus 8 gallons in the Chaparral Sunesta 264 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Chaparral Signature 370 2010 at 37,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Chaparral Sunesta 264 2009 at 26,0 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.
General Boat Info
MakeChaparral
MakeChaparral
ModelSignature 37
ModelSunesta 264
Model Year201
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch or Hardtop: 11 ft. 2 in. (3.4 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 92 in. (2.34 m) Without Arch: 63 in. (1.6 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.4
Bridge clearance - Meters2.34
Bridge clearance - Inches134
Bridge clearance - Inches92
Deadrise18°
Deadrise22℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail25 in. (64 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.64
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] inches25
Draft [drive up] inches24
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (84 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail38 in. (97 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches38
Weight - Detail16,500 lbs. (7,484 kg)
Weight - Detail5,400 lbs. (2,449 kg)
Weight - kg7484.27
Weight - kg2449.4
Weight - lbs.165
Weight - lbs.54
Length - Feet37
Length - Feet26
Length [over all with swim platform]37 ft. (11.28 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 4 in. (8.03 m)
Beamnot available
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.03
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail240 gal. (908 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (303 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters908.5
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxTwin 400 hp (298 kW)
Engine max425 hp (317 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.7L Gi MPi DP 300 hp
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 m)
Headroomnot available
Sleeping capacity6
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity40 gal. (151 l)
Water capacity13.5 gal. (51 l)
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Holding tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail3.8 gal. (14 l) With Optional VacuFlush: 6.5 gal. (24.6 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Liters26.5
Holding tank capacity - Gal28
Holding tank capacity - Gal6.5