Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats 225 Castaway 2005 vs Premier Boats Grand Majestic LTD 210 RE 2011: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats 225 Castaway 2005 vs Premier Boats Grand Majestic LTD 210 RE 2011 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 Castaway 2005 at 22,0 ft versus Premier Boats Grand Majestic LTD 210 RE 2011 at 21,3 ft. At 2 350 lbs and 2 350 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 Grand Majestic LTD 210 RE 2011 tops out at 100 hp. Engine specs for the Premier Boats 225 Castaway 2005 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Premier Boats Grand Majestic LTD 210 RE 2011 carries 33 gallons versus 25 gallons in the Premier Boats 225 Castaway 2005. 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 210 RE 2011 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Premier Boats 225 Castaway 2005 caps at 8. 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 210 RE 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats Grand Majestic LTD 210 RE 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 12 passengers and at 21,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Premier Boats 225 Castaway 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePremier Boats
MakePremier Boats
Model225 Castaway
ModelGrand Majestic LTD 210 RE
Model Year2005
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beam8.5 ft.
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail1,980 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,350 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - Detail1,800 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,200 lbs. (3 tubes / 30 in. PTX) 2,350 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Weight - kg1065.94
Weight - kg1065.94
Weight - lbs.2350
Weight - lbs.2350
Length [deck]22 ft. 0 in.
Length [deck]20 ft.
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet21.33
Length - Inches9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 9 in.
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 4 in.
Length overall - Meters6.93
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Inches273
Length overall - Inches256
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in.
Tube diameter25 in.
Tube gauge0.09
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 - Detail33 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters94.64
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max100 hp (2 tubes) 150 hp (3 tubes / 30 in. PTX) 175 hp (36 in. PTX)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,272 lbs.
Maximum capacity2,150 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,500 lbs. (3 tubes / 30 in. PTX) 2,750 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Maximum people8 (2 tubes) 9 (3 tubes)
Maximum people12 (2 tubes) 13 (3 tubes) 15 (36 in. PTX)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon