Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats 225 SunSation RE 2005 vs Premier Boats Cast-A-Way 251 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats 225 SunSation RE 2005 vs Premier Boats Cast-A-Way 251 2012 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 Cast-A-Way 251 2012 measures 25,4 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 3,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Premier Boats 225 SunSation RE 2005 at 22,0 feet (2005). At 235 lbs and 295 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 251 2012 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Premier Boats 225 SunSation 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 Cast-A-Way 251 2012 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Premier Boats 225 SunSation RE 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 Cast-A-Way 251 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats Cast-A-Way 251 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 25,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Premier Boats 225 SunSation RE 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 RE
ModelCast-A-Way 251
Model Year2005
Model Year2012
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 - Detail2,550 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,650 lbs. (3 tubes / 30 in. PTX) 2,950 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Weight - kg1065.94
Weight - kg1338.1
Weight - lbs.235
Weight - lbs.295
Length [deck]22 ft. 0 in
Length [deck]24 ft
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet25.42
Length - Inches9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters6.93
Length overall - Meters7.75
Length overall - Inches273
Length overall - Inches305
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in
Tube diameter25 in
Tube gauge.08
Tube gaugenot available
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2 or 3
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail27 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters102.21
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal27
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp (2 tubes) 225 hp (3 tubes / 30 in. PTX) 250 hp (36 in. PTX) 300 hp (Twin 36 in. PTX)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,169 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,347 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum capacity2,500 lbs. (2 tubes) 3,030 lbs. (3 tubes / 30 in. PTX) 3,650 lbs. (36 in. PTX / PTX Twin)
Maximum people11
Maximum people13 (2 tubes) 16 (3 tubes) 20 (36 in. PTX) 16 (PTX Twin)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon