Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats 210 SunSation RE 2005 vs Premier Boats Alante 231 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats 210 SunSation RE 2005 vs Premier Boats Alante 231 2012 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 Alante 231 2012 measures 23,4 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 21,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Premier Boats 210 SunSation RE 2005 at 2,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Premier Boats Alante 231 2012 tips the scales at 265 lbs — 244 lbs less than the Premier Boats 210 SunSation RE 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 Alante 231 2012 tops out at 125 hp. Engine specs for the Premier Boats 210 SunSation RE 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 Alante 231 2012 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Premier Boats 210 SunSation RE 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 Alante 231 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats Alante 231 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 23,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Premier Boats 210 SunSation RE 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 RE
ModelAlante 231
Model Year2005
Model Year2012
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 - Detail2,050 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,150 lbs. (3 tubes / 30 in. PTX) 2,650 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Weight - kg952.54
Weight - kg1202.02
Weight - lbs.21
Weight - lbs.265
Length [deck]20 ft. 0 in
Length [deck]22 ft
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet23.42
Length - Inches9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters6.32
Length overall - Meters7.14
Length overall - Inches249
Length overall - Inches281
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in
Tube diameter25 in
Tube gauge.08
Tube gaugenot available
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2 or 3
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 - Detail27 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters102.21
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal27
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max125 hp (2 tubes) 150 hp (3 tubes / 30 in. PTX) 225 hp (36 in. PTX) 250 hp (Twin 36 in. PTX)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,950 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,206 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum capacity2,365 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,815 lbs. (3 tubes / 30 in. PTX) 3,300 lbs. (36 in. PTX / PTX Twin)
Maximum people1
Maximum people12 (2 tubes) 15 (3 tubes) 16 (36 in. PTX) 14 (PTX Twin)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon