Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats 225 SunSation RE 2005 vs Premier Boats Leisure SunSpree 220 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats 225 SunSation RE 2005 vs Premier Boats Leisure SunSpree 220 2013 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 Leisure SunSpree 220 2013 at 21,4 ft. At 235 lbs and 195 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 Leisure SunSpree 220 2013 tops out at 90 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 225 SunSation RE 2005 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Premier Boats Leisure SunSpree 220 2013 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 225 SunSation RE 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats 225 SunSation RE 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Premier Boats Leisure SunSpree 220 2013 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 SunSation RE
ModelLeisure SunSpree 22
Model Year2005
Model Year2013
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 - Detail1,850 lbs. (2 - 23 in. tubes) 1,900 lbs. (2 - 25 in. tubes) 1,950 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - kg1065.94
Weight - kg884.5
Weight - lbs.235
Weight - lbs.195
Length [deck]22 ft. 0 in
Length [deck]20 ft
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet21.42
Length - Inches9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters6.93
Length overall - Meters6.53
Length overall - Inches273
Length overall - Inches257
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in
Tube diameter23 in. 25 in. (optional)
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 - Detail21 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max90 hp (2 - 23 in. tubes) 115 hp (2 - 25 in. tubes) 150 hp (3 tubes)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,169 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,347 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum capacity1,680 lbs. (2 - 23 in. tubes) 2,100 lbs. (2 - 25 in. tubes) 2,550 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum people11
Maximum people8 (2 - 23 in. tubes) 10 (2 - 25 in. tubes) 13 (3 tubes)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon