Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats 210 SunSation ES 2005 vs Premier Boats Grand Isle 260 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats 210 SunSation ES 2005 vs Premier Boats Grand Isle 260 2013 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 Grand Isle 260 2013 measures 26,4 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 24,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Premier Boats 210 SunSation ES 2005 at 2,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Premier Boats Grand Isle 260 2013 tips the scales at 335 lbs — 314 lbs less than the Premier Boats 210 SunSation ES 2005 at 21 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 Premier Boats Grand Isle 260 2013 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Premier Boats 210 SunSation ES 2005 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 Grand Isle 260 2013 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Premier Boats 210 SunSation ES 2005 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 Grand Isle 260 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats Grand Isle 260 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 26,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Premier Boats 210 SunSation ES 2005 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
Model210 SunSation ES
ModelGrand Isle 26
Model Year2005
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 2 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches98
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail1,700 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,100 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - Detail2,750 lbs. (3 tubes) 3,350 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Weight - kg952.54
Weight - kg1519.53
Weight - lbs.21
Weight - lbs.335
Length [deck]20 ft. 0 in
Length [deck]26 ft
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet26.42
Length - Inches9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters6.32
Length overall - Meters8.05
Length overall - Inches249
Length overall - Inches317
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in
Tube diameter25 in. outside tubes, 30 in. inside
Tube gauge.08
Tube gaugenot available
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes3
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard90 hp (2 tubes) 150 hp (3 25 in. tubes)
Engine/s standardnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail47 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters177.91
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal47
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max300 hp (3 tubes) 350 hp (36 in. PTX) 400 hp (36 in. PTX twin)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,950 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,265 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum capacity3,350 lbs. (3 tubes) 4,000 lbs. (36 in. PTX) 3,900 lbs. (36 in. PTX twin)
Maximum people1
Maximum people16
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon