Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats 225 Alante 2005 vs Premier Boats Grand Majestic LTD 310 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats 225 Alante 2005 vs Premier Boats Grand Majestic LTD 310 2009 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 Majestic LTD 310 2009 measures 31,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 9,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Premier Boats 225 Alante 2005 at 22,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Premier Boats 225 Alante 2005 tips the scales at 235 lbs — 198 lbs more than the Premier Boats Grand Majestic LTD 310 2009 at 37 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 Majestic LTD 310 2009 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Premier Boats 225 Alante 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Premier Boats 225 Alante 2005 carries 25 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Premier Boats Grand Majestic LTD 310 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Premier Boats Grand Majestic LTD 310 2009 is rated for 20 passengers, while the Premier Boats 225 Alante 2005 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Premier Boats Grand Majestic LTD 310 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats Grand Majestic LTD 310 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 20 passengers and at 31,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Premier Boats 225 Alante 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePremier Boats
MakePremier Boats
Model225 Alante
ModelGrand Majestic LTD 31
Model Year2005
Model Year2009
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 - Detail3,150 lbs. (2 tubes) 3,500 lbs. (3 tubes) 3,700 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Weight - kg1065.94
Weight - kg1678.29
Weight - lbs.235
Weight - lbs.37
Length [deck]22 ft. 0 in
Length [deck]31 ft. 0 in
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet31
Length - Inches9
Length - Inches4
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Detail31 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters6.93
Length overall - Meters9.55
Length overall - Inches273
Length overall - Inches376
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 - Detail30 gal. (standard)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters94.64
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp (2 tubes) 350 hp (3 tubes / 30 in. PTX) 350 hp (36 in. PTX) 500 hp (Twin 36 in. PTX)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,272 lbs
Maximum capacity3,450 lbs. (2 tubes) 3,950 lbs. (3 tubes) 4,700 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Maximum people12
Maximum people20 (2 tubes) 22 (3 tubes) 24 (36 in. PTX)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness.090 gauge (.100 nosecone)
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon