Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats 225 Legend RE 2005 vs Premier Boats SunSation 250 RE 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats 225 Legend RE 2005 vs Premier Boats SunSation 250 RE 2007 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 Legend RE 2005 at 22,0 ft versus Premier Boats SunSation 250 RE 2007 at 24,0 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 SunSation 250 RE 2007 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Premier Boats 225 Legend 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 SunSation 250 RE 2007 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Premier Boats 225 Legend RE 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 SunSation 250 RE 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats SunSation 250 RE 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Premier Boats 225 Legend RE 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 Legend RE
ModelSunSation 250 RE
Model Year2005
Model Year2007
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 - Detail2,000 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,450 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - kg1065.94
Weight - kg1111.3
Weight - lbs.235
Weight - lbs.245
Length [deck]22 ft. 0 in
Length [deck]24 ft. 0 in
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet24
Length - Inches9
Length - Inches9
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Meters6.93
Length overall - Meters7.54
Length overall - Inches273
Length overall - Inches297
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameter25 in
Tube gauge.09
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard120 hp (2 tubes) 175 hp (3 tubes) 200 hp (PTX)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp (2 tubes) 225 hp (3 tubes)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,272 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,347 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum capacity2,415 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,629 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum people12
Maximum people14
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.090 gauge (with 0.100 nosecones)
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon