Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats 225 SunSation RE 2005 vs Premier Boats Grand Majestic 235 2007: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats 225 SunSation RE 2005 vs Premier Boats Grand Majestic 235 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 SunSation RE 2005 at 22,0 ft versus Premier Boats Grand Majestic 235 2007 at 23,0 ft. At 2 350 lbs and 2 400 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 235 2007 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 Grand Majestic 235 2007 is rated for 16 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 Grand Majestic 235 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats Grand Majestic 235 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 16 passengers and at 23,0 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
ModelGrand Majestic 235
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 - Detail1,880 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,350 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - Detail2,050 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,400 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - kg1065.94
Weight - kg1088.62
Weight - lbs.2350
Weight - lbs.2400
Length [deck]22 ft. 0 in.
Length [deck]23 ft. 0 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 diameter27 in.
Tube gauge0.08
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (2 tube)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal30
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp (2 tubes) 200 hp (3 tubes - 25 in.) 225 hp (PTX)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,169 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,347 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum capacity2,965 lbs. (2 tubes) 3,470 lbs. (3 tubes) 3,815 lbs. (PTX)
Maximum people11
Maximum people16
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.090 gauge (with 0.100 nosecones)
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon