Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral Boats Sunesta 252 2004 vs Chaparral SSi 246 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral Boats Sunesta 252 2004 vs Chaparral SSi 246 2011 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The Chaparral SSi 246 2011 tops out at 320 hp. Engine specs for the Chaparral Boats Sunesta 252 2004 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Chaparral SSi 246 2011 carries 65 gallons versus 55 gallons in the Chaparral Boats Sunesta 252 2004. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Chaparral SSi 246 2011 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Chaparral Boats Sunesta 252 2004 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Chaparral SSi 246 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Chaparral SSi 246 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 24,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Chaparral Boats Sunesta 252 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail26.00 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet24.5
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches312
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Beamnot available
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Wakeboard Tower: 7 ft. 3 in. (2.21 m) Without Wakeboard Tower: 4 ft. 8 in. (1.42 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.21
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches87
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise21°
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail16 in. (41 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches16
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail4,400 lbs. (1,996 kg
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1995.8
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.44
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 6 in. (7.47 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Fuel tank capacity - Gal65
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Liters246.05
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail65 gal. (246 l)
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max320 hp (239 kW)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity10 gal. (38 l)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people12 or 1,750 lbs
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeChaparral
Modelnot available
ModelSSi 246
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2011
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee