Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats 225 Alante 2005 vs Premier Boats Cast-A-Way 221 DL 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats 225 Alante 2005 vs Premier Boats Cast-A-Way 221 DL 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Premier Boats 225 Alante 2005 at 22,0 ft versus Premier Boats Cast-A-Way 221 DL 2010 at 22,0 ft. At 235 lbs and 245 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 Cast-A-Way 221 DL 2010 tops out at 125 hp. Engine specs for the Premier Boats 225 Alante 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 25 gal and 28 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Both boats are rated for 12 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Premier Boats 225 Alante 2005 and Premier Boats Cast-A-Way 221 DL 2010 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakePremier Boats
MakePremier Boats
Model225 Alante
ModelCast-A-Way 221 DL
Model Year2005
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail1,980 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,350 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - Detail1,950 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,300 lbs. (3 tubes) 2,450 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Weight - kg1065.94
Weight - kg1111.3
Weight - lbs.235
Weight - lbs.245
Length [deck]22 ft. 0 in
Length [deck]21 ft. 0 in
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters6.93
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches273
Length overall - Inches264
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameter25 in
Tube gauge.09
Tube gaugenot available
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2 or 3
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard120 hp (2 tubes) 175 hp (3 tubes)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail25 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters94.64
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max125 hp (2 tubes) 175 hp (3 tubes) 200 hp (36 in. PTX)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,272 lbs
Maximum capacity2,300 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,675 lbs. (3 tubes / 30 in. PTX) 2,900 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Maximum people12
Maximum people12 (2 tubes) 14 (3 tubes) 16 (36 in. PTX)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon