2006 Chaparral Sunesta 216 Boat in Sullivan, WI 53178 US

2006 Chaparral 216 Sunesta w/ 5.0L MPI MerCruiser V8 & HUGE Rear Lounge!

$19,990.00

5.0L MPI MerCruiser V8 • Alpha Sterndrive • Chaparral Extended V-Plane Hull • Convertible Rear Sun Lounge • Enclosed Head • Huge Swim Platform • JBL Marine Audio • Bimini Top • Prestige Tandem-Axle Trailer Included

If you're looking for a premium family deck boat with V8 power, tons of passenger space, and the amenities needed to comfortably spend an entire day on the water, this 2006 Chaparral 216 Sunesta deserves a serious look.

The Sunesta was designed to bridge the gap between a traditional sport bowrider and a spacious family deck boat. You get the wide bow, open cockpit, abundant seating, enclosed head, and easy water access of a deck boat, while retaining the fiberglass performance hull and sporty handling that make a Chaparral fun to drive.

Power comes from a 5.0L MPI MerCruiser V8 paired with a MerCruiser Alpha sterndrive, giving this 216 the power you want when the boat is loaded with passengers or it's time to pull a tube and enjoy watersports.

The interior is equally impressive. There's a huge forward seating area, dual swiveling bucket seats, wraparound cockpit seating, an enclosed head compartment, convertible rear lounge/sun pad, JBL marine audio, and an oversized integrated swim platform.

Add the color-matched Chaparral Bimini and red Prestige tandem-axle trailer, and you've got a complete family boating package for only $19,990.

5.0L MPI MerCruiser V8 Power

At the heart of this Sunesta is a 5.0L MPI MerCruiser V8.

The multi-port fuel-injected V8 is an excellent match for a boat like the 216 Sunesta, providing strong recreational performance whether you're carrying a group of passengers, cruising across the lake, or pulling watersports.

Performance Highlights:

✔ 5.0L MerCruiser V8
✔ Multi-Port Fuel Injection (MPI)
✔ MerCruiser Alpha Sterndrive
✔ Strong Acceleration
✔ Excellent Cruising Power
✔ Great Watersports Capability
✔ Power Trim
✔ Convenient Engine Access
✔ Proven MerCruiser Sterndrive Package

The V8 is one of the features that really separates this boat from smaller, lower-powered family deck boats.

Load up the family, fill the coolers, bring the water toys, and you've got the power needed to enjoy the day.

Chaparral Extended V-Plane Hull

Chaparral didn't simply take a conventional hull and put a wide deck on top of it.

The Extended V-Plane hull extends the running surface farther aft, allowing Chaparral to combine the interior space of a deck boat with the performance-oriented characteristics buyers expect from a fiberglass sport boat.

Hull Advantages:

✔ Chaparral Extended V-Plane Design
✔ Fiberglass Construction
✔ Performance-Oriented Running Surface
✔ Excellent Interior Space
✔ Sport-Boat Handling Characteristics
✔ Large Integrated Stern Area
✔ Stable Family-Boating Platform

It's a major reason the Sunesta works so well for buyers who want more room but don't want to give up the driving experience of a traditional runabout.

Huge Family-Friendly Interior

One of the first things you'll notice when stepping aboard is how much usable space Chaparral created.

Rather than narrowing significantly toward the bow like a conventional bowrider, the Sunesta carries much of its width forward, creating substantially more passenger space.

Interior Features:

✔ Large Wraparound Cockpit Seating
✔ Huge Forward Bow Lounges
✔ Dual Swiveling Bucket Seats
✔ Wide Center Walkway
✔ Walk-Through Windshield
✔ Premium Marine Upholstery
✔ Stainless-Steel Cup Holders
✔ Stainless Grab Rails
✔ Snap-In Marine Carpet
✔ Multiple Storage Compartments
✔ JBL Speakers Throughout

This is the kind of layout that allows passengers to actually spread out instead of everyone fighting over the same few seats.

Convertible Rear Lounge & Sun Pad

One of the coolest features aboard this Chaparral is the convertible rear seating arrangement.

In its standard configuration, the stern provides a large social seating area where passengers can comfortably relax.

Add the filler cushions and that same area transforms into a large padded sun lounge.

Two Layouts in One:

Cockpit Mode

✔ Spacious Rear Seating
✔ Great Social Layout
✔ Plenty of Passenger Room
✔ Open Cockpit Configuration

Lounge Mode

✔ Large Padded Sun Area
✔ Perfect for Relaxing at Anchor
✔ Great Sandbar Setup
✔ Excellent Place to Stretch Out

It's exactly the type of versatility you want from a boat designed for full days on the lake.

Large Integrated Swim Platform

The stern is one of the best areas of the entire boat.

Chaparral's design incorporates a large integrated swim platform, creating a substantial amount of usable space directly at water level.

Swim Platform Features:

✔ Large Integrated Platform
✔ Concealed Telescoping Boarding Ladder
✔ Stainless-Steel Ladder Construction
✔ Walk-Through Transom Access
✔ Easy Water Entry & Exit
✔ Excellent Watersports Staging Area
✔ Great Sandbar Setup
✔ Clean, Uncluttered Stern Design

The boarding ladder folds completely beneath its own hatch when not being used, keeping the platform clean and open.

For families who spend as much time swimming behind the boat as they do riding inside it, this is a huge advantage.

Enclosed Head Compartment

For a boat in this size range, an enclosed head compartment is a major feature.

Located within the passenger-side console, the private compartment includes a portable marine toilet and provides considerably more convenience than you'll find in most conventional 21-foot bowriders.

Why It Matters:

✔ Private Enclosed Compartment
✔ Portable Marine Toilet
✔ Excellent for Families
✔ Great for Children
✔ Valuable for Full-Day Boating
✔ Added Privacy Away From the Dock

It's one of those amenities you might not think is essential-until you've spent an entire day on the water with a full group aboard.

Huge Forward Bow Seating

The bow further separates the Sunesta from a traditional runabout.

Instead of two small forward seats, the 216 features long port and starboard lounges with substantial backrests and room for passengers to genuinely stretch out.

Bow Features:

✔ Large Port & Starboard Lounges
✔ Deep Comfortable Seating
✔ Integrated Cup Holders
✔ JBL Marine Speakers
✔ Stainless Grab Rails
✔ Additional Storage
✔ Wide Center Walkway
✔ Easy Bow Access

This effectively creates a second social area at the front of the boat.

With passengers spread between the bow and cockpit, the 216 feels much larger than its model designation might suggest.

Premium Chaparral Helm

The driver's station has the classic upscale sport-boat appearance Chaparral was known for during this era.

A woodgrain-style instrument panel and coordinating sport steering wheel are surrounded by white-faced analog gauges, a digital display, compass, accessory switches, and conveniently positioned MerCruiser controls.

Helm Features:

✔ Full Analog Instrumentation
✔ White-Faced Gauges
✔ Woodgrain-Style Dash Accents
✔ Coordinating Sport Steering Wheel
✔ MerCruiser Throttle/Shift Control
✔ Dash-Mounted Compass
✔ Accessory Switch Panel
✔ Bolstered Captain's Bucket Seat
✔ Integrated Armrest
✔ Wraparound Windshield Protection
✔ Excellent Forward Visibility

It's comfortable, functional, and gives the boat a distinctly premium appearance.

JBL Marine Audio System

Music is covered by a JBL marine audio system with speakers positioned throughout both the bow and cockpit.

Audio Highlights:

✔ JBL Marine Stereo System
✔ Multiple JBL Marine Speakers
✔ Bow Audio Coverage
✔ Cockpit Audio Coverage
✔ Convenient Helm Controls
✔ Great for Cruising & Entertaining

Whether you're cruising across the lake or anchored with friends, passengers throughout the boat can enjoy the audio system.

Chaparral Bimini Top Included

A color-matched red Chaparral Bimini top is included, providing valuable shade over the cockpit during hot summer afternoons.

The stainless support structure complements the boat's other hardware, while the Chaparral-branded storage boot keeps everything neat when the top is folded down.

Bimini Benefits:

✔ Color-Matched Red Canvas
✔ Chaparral-Branded Storage Boot
✔ Stainless Support Hardware
✔ Excellent Cockpit Shade
✔ Great for Full-Day Boating
✔ Folding Design

Prestige Tandem-Axle Trailer Included

This isn't a boat you'll need to find a trailer for after the purchase.

A matching red Prestige tandem-axle trailer is included, completing the package and giving the entire setup a sharp, coordinated appearance.

The trailer is specifically branded as custom built for Chaparral Boats.

Trailer Features:

✔ Prestige Tandem-Axle Trailer
✔ Included in the Sale
✔ Matching Red Finish
✔ Custom Chaparral Graphics
✔ Carpeted Bunks
✔ Diamond-Plate Step Surfaces
✔ Bow Winch & Stand
✔ Integrated Trailer Lighting
✔ Excellent Highway Stability

Having the trailer already properly matched to the boat makes it easy to explore different lakes, store the boat at home, or travel with it.

Built for Watersports & Weekend Fun

With a 5.0L MPI V8 under the rear hatch, the Sunesta isn't simply about passenger capacity.

It's built to have fun.

This boat is an excellent platform for:

• Tubing
• Waterskiing
• Swimming
• Family Cruising
• Sandbar Days
• Entertaining Friends
• Waterfront Restaurants
• Weekend Lake Trips
• Sunset Cruises

Spend the morning cruising, pull tubes in the afternoon, anchor at the sandbar, convert the rear seating into a giant lounge, and finish the day with an evening ride.

That's exactly what a versatile family boat should be able to do.

Why Choose a Chaparral Sunesta?

The Sunesta makes a lot of sense for buyers caught between a conventional bowrider, a larger deck boat, and even a pontoon.

You get the open social layout and passenger space associated with a deck boat, but you still have a fiberglass performance hull and MerCruiser V8 power underneath you.

That gives the 216 Sunesta an excellent combination of:

✔ Passenger Space
✔ Sporty Performance
✔ Watersports Capability
✔ Premium Construction
✔ Swimming Access
✔ Full-Day Amenities
✔ Storage
✔ Family Comfort

It truly is a do-everything recreational platform.

Why This 216 Sunesta Stands Out

This Chaparral is already packaged with the major features family-boat buyers are looking for:

✔ 5.0L MPI MerCruiser V8
✔ MerCruiser Alpha Sterndrive
✔ Chaparral Extended V-Plane Hull
✔ Convertible Rear Sun Lounge
✔ Large Integrated Swim Platform
✔ Concealed Stainless Boarding Ladder
✔ Enclosed Head Compartment
✔ Portable Marine Toilet
✔ Huge Forward Bow Seating
✔ Wraparound Cockpit Seating
✔ Dual Swiveling Bucket Seats
✔ Walk-Through Windshield
✔ JBL Marine Audio System
✔ Snap-In Marine Carpet
✔ Abundant Built-In Storage
✔ Stainless-Steel Hardware
✔ Color-Matched Chaparral Bimini Top
✔ Prestige Tandem-Axle Trailer Included
✔ Sharp Red & White Color Combination

Shopping for a Premium Deck Boat?

If you're comparing a Hurricane SunDeck, Sea Ray SunDeck, Four Winns Funship, Crownline, Starcraft, Stingray, Tahoe, Regal, Cobalt, Monterey, or other premium fiberglass deck boat or large bowrider, this Chaparral 216 Sunesta deserves serious consideration.

What makes the Sunesta particularly attractive is that you don't have to choose between space and performance.

You get the big bow, wraparound cockpit, enclosed head, convertible lounge, and massive swim area expected from a family deck boat, while the 5.0L MPI MerCruiser V8 and Extended V-Plane hull preserve the sporty side of the package.

And at $19,990, you're getting a tremendous amount of boat and equipment for the money.

Sun Sport Marine Inspection

Like every boat we sell at Sun Sport Marine, this Chaparral goes through our inspection process before being offered for sale.

Our team evaluates the boat, engine and drive systems, electrical and operating systems, and trailer, helping provide buyers with greater confidence than purchasing an unknown boat directly from a private seller.

At Sun Sport Marine, we specialize in quality pre-owned boats and work to professionally prepare each boat before it reaches its next owner.

That's why we're proud to be "The New Boat Alternative."

The Bottom Line

This 2006 Chaparral 216 Sunesta delivers an impressive amount of boat for $19,990.

You're getting 5.0L MPI MerCruiser V8 power, a MerCruiser Alpha sterndrive, Chaparral's Extended V-Plane hull, a huge family-friendly interior, enclosed head compartment, convertible rear sun lounge, massive swim platform, JBL audio, Bimini top, and a matching Prestige tandem-axle trailer.

It's spacious enough to entertain.

Powerful enough for watersports.

Comfortable enough for an entire day aboard.

And versatile enough to go from tubing with the kids to relaxing at the sandbar without changing boats.

Available now at Sun Sport Marine in Sullivan, Wisconsin.

Financing Available • Trades Welcome • Nationwide Delivery Available

V8 power. Huge seating. Enclosed head. Convertible rear lounge. Massive swim platform. Tandem trailer included. One seriously versatile Chaparral.