---
Similar Boats For Sale On Boat Buys
|
2005 Chaparral 235 Ssi... 23ft / 7.01 m Cuddy Cabin Boats |
|
2012 Chaparral 206 Ssi 20ft 6in / 6.10 m Bowrider Boats |
|
2012 Chaparral 216 Ssi 21ft 6in / 6.40 m Bowrider Boats |
|
2012 Chaparral 225 Ssi 22ft 6in / 6.71 m Bowrider Boats |
|
2012 Chaparral 226 Ssi 22ft 6in / 6.71 m Bowrider Boats |
|
2012 Chaparral 246 Ssi 24ft 6in / 7.32 m Bowrider Boats |
|
2012 Chaparral 224 Sunesta 22ft 4in / 6.71 m Deck Boats |
|
2012 Chaparral 244 Sunesta 24ft 4in / 7.32 m Deck Boats |
|
2012 Chaparral 204 Xtreme 20ft 6in / 6.10 m Deck Boats |
|
2012 Chaparral 224 Xtreme 22ft 4in / 6.71 m Deck Boats |
Subscribe to our award winning monthly e-mail blast with news, reviews and sneak peaks for the recreational boater.
2008 Chaparral 224 Sunesta Xtreme Photos
2008 Chaparral 224 Sunesta Xtreme Test Details
| Category | Wakeboard Boat |
| Length | 22ft 4in / 6.71 m |
| Beam | 8 ft 6 in |
| Fuel Capacity | 189 L |
| Weight | 4,300 lbs |
| Dealers | Contact Chaparral Boats Dealers |
| Buyers Guides | Search For Chaparral Boats Buyers Guides |
| Boats For Sale | Search For Chaparral Boats For Sale |
2008 Chaparral 224 Sunesta Xtreme Description
-
When buying a boat for the entire family, you best gain consensus. Chances are your kids will vote for a radical-looking towboat, while your spouse may opt for comfort and a hull that cuts through the water gracefully. If you happen to enjoy fishing or simply cruising around the lake, then a stable, open platform with a T-Top works well.
Say, didnt I just describe Chaparrals new 224 Sunesta Xtreme? Matter of fact, I did.
The Xtreme is a full-figured, multi-purpose sportboat, although from the sides and top it may look like a tournament towboat in fact, it will perform like one given Chaparrals onboard ballast system and trim tabs.
Chaparrals registered Wide Tech design was the first stand-out feature to catch my eye. The hulls pickle-fork integrated bow is engineered to optimize total cockpit area.
Forward and aft, you can step aboard and debark safely via two, four-step retractable S/S ladders. For safety and convenience, there is a removable centre cushion on a step leading to the forward deck, which also incorporates an anchor locker.
Moving back into the cockpit, your walk is uninterrupted. There is no centre folding windshield panel, which can work for (or perhaps against) you when the weather turns chilly. I do, however, like the black windshield frame and the secure way it fits.
Built into the inner-liner are two separate consoles. On the passengers side, a wide and solid door opens to reveal a sizable head, including a port window that opens. Thats something you wont find on many direct-drive towboats.
The operators console also has a door that swings wide to allow a table, seat cushions and various other items to be securely stowed. The helm itself is large, with instruments and switches prominently placed including a Perfect Pass digital electronic display.
Heavy-duty expanded vinyl was selected to cover Chaparrals supportive Dura-Flex bucket seats with flip-up cushions. Behind the operators seat is a small yet functional galley and a table that can be mounted during quiet times.
Further highlights include the 224s tasteful graphic options, an aft-facing seat pad and rubberized transom mat, and four major speakers mounted to the high, collapsible tower.
As for performance, the 224 is targeted at boaters searching for middle ground or should I say water! Powered by MerCruisers 5.OL MPI, this 4300-pound boat crossover-style Vbottom with pad keel can turn tight at full
speed and hold its own in rough water. This isnt a flat-bottom, but watersports enthusiasts will enjoy the Xtremes overall functionality and
wake building capabilities. If you wish to go faster than 41 mph, a 5.7L engine should do the trick.
2008 Chaparral 224 Sunesta Xtreme Test Specifications
-
Test boat engine:
MerCruiser 5.0L MPI, 260 hp V8,
Bravo Three sterndrive, 305 ci/ 5.0 L, with a 24
Pitch S/S Bravo Three Prop Set.
ACCELERATION (mph/sec)
0-20 / 7.2 ; 0-30 / 11.7 ; 0-35 / 15.68
TOP SPEED (rpm/mph)
4200 / 41.3
CRUISING SPEED (rpm/mph)
3000 / 25.2 ; 4200 / 41.3
SPEED TESTING BY Garmin GPS
---
