Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral Sunesta 224 Wide-Tech 2008 vs Chaparral Sunesta 284 2010: Which Modified-V Boat Fits Your Needs?
Both the Chaparral Sunesta 224 Wide-Tech 2008 and the Chaparral Sunesta 284 2010 are modified-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Chaparral Sunesta 284 2010 measures 28,3 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 6,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Chaparral Sunesta 224 Wide-Tech 2008 at 22,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Chaparral Sunesta 284 2010 tips the scales at 6 400 lbs - 2 400 lbs less than the Chaparral Sunesta 224 Wide-Tech 2008 at 4 000 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 Chaparral Sunesta 224 Wide-Tech 2008 carries a rated maximum of 300 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 Sunesta 284 2010 carries 105 gallons versus 50 gallons in the Chaparral Sunesta 224 Wide-Tech 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Chaparral Sunesta 224 Wide-Tech 2008 is rated for up to 10 people. Passenger data for the Chaparral Sunesta 284 2010 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Chaparral Sunesta 284 2010 at 28,3 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Chaparral Sunesta 224 Wide-Tech 2008 at 22,0 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
ModelSunesta 224 Wide-Tech
ModelSunesta 284
Model Year2008
Model Year2010
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam9 ft. (2.74 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches108
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Wakeboard Tower: 107 in. (2.71 m) Without Wakeboard Tower: 62 in. (1.57 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 - Meters2.72
Bridge clearance - Meters2.49
Bridge clearance - Inches107
Bridge clearance - Inches98
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise22°
Draft [drive up] - Detail20 in. (51 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail26 in. (66 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] meters0.66
Draft [drive up] inches20
Draft [drive up] inches26
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (99 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - Detail4,000 lbs. (1,814 kg)
Weight - Detail6,400 lbs. (2,903 kg)
Weight - kg1814.37
Weight - kg2902.99
Weight - lbs.4000
Weight - lbs.6400
Length - Meters6.81
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet28.33
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]22 ft. 4 in. (6.81 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]28 ft. 4 in. (8.64 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0 GXi MPi SX drive 270 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail105 gal. (397 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters397.47
Fuel tank capacity - Gal50
Fuel tank capacity - Gal105
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max300 hp (224 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Water capacity10 gal. (38 l)
Water capacity22 gal. (83 l)
Maximum capacity1,490 lbs.
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people10
Maximum peopleYach certified
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail3.8 gal. (14 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters15.14
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal3.8