Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats 225 SunSation ES 2005 vs Premier Boats 235 Grand Majestic RE 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats 225 SunSation ES 2005 vs Premier Boats 235 Grand Majestic RE 2005 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 SunSation ES 2005 at 22,0 ft versus Premier Boats 235 Grand Majestic RE 2005 at 23,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Premier Boats 225 SunSation ES 2005 tips the scales at 235 lbs — 213 lbs more than the Premier Boats 235 Grand Majestic RE 2005 at 22 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Premier Boats 235 Grand Majestic RE 2005 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Premier Boats 225 SunSation ES 2005 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Premier Boats 235 Grand Majestic RE 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats 235 Grand Majestic RE 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Premier Boats 225 SunSation ES 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePremier Boats
MakePremier Boats
Model225 SunSation ES
Model235 Grand Majestic RE
Model Year2005
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail1,880 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,350 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - Detail2,000 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,200 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - kg1065.94
Weight - kg997.9
Weight - lbs.235
Weight - lbs.22
Length [deck]22 ft. 0 in
Length [deck]22 ft. 8 in
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet23
Length - Inches9
Length - Inches5
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters6.93
Length overall - Meters7.14
Length overall - Inches273
Length overall - Inches281
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in
Tube diameter25 in
Tube gauge.08
Tube gauge.09
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard100 hp (2 tubes) 175 hp (3 25 in. tubes)
Engine/s standard135 hp (2 tubes) 200 hp (3 tubes) 200 hp (PTX)
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,170 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,347 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum capacity2,413 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,488 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum people11
Maximum people13