Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats 21 Escapade Sport Dek 2004 vs Premier Boats SunSation LTD 225 RF 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats 21 Escapade Sport Dek 2004 vs Premier Boats SunSation LTD 225 RF 2010 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Premier Boats SunSation LTD 225 RF 2010 measures 24,0 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 22,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Premier Boats 21 Escapade Sport Dek 2004 at 2,0 feet (2004). At 245 lbs and 265 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Premier Boats SunSation LTD 225 RF 2010 tops out at 140 hp. Engine specs for the Premier Boats 21 Escapade Sport Dek 2004 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Premier Boats SunSation LTD 225 RF 2010 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Premier Boats 21 Escapade Sport Dek 2004 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Premier Boats SunSation LTD 225 RF 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats SunSation LTD 225 RF 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Premier Boats 21 Escapade Sport Dek 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePremier Boats
MakePremier Boats
Model21 Escapade Sport Dek
ModelSunSation LTD 225 RF
Model Year2004
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail2,450 lbs
Weight - Detail2,050 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,500 lbs. (3 tubes) 2,650 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Weight - kg1111.3
Weight - kg1202.02
Weight - lbs.245
Weight - lbs.265
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet24
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters6.25
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches246
Length overall - Inches288
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]24 ft. 0 in
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in
Tube diameter25 in
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2 or 3
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard150 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max140 hp (2 tubes) 200 hp (3 tubes) 225 hp (36 in. PTX)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,418 lbs
Maximum capacity2,400 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,750 lbs. (3 tubes / 30 in. PTX) 3,150 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Maximum people1
Maximum people12 (2 tubes) 14 (3 tubes) 16 (36 in. PTX)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon