Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats 225 SunSation RE 2005 vs Premier Boats Solaris RF 235 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats 225 SunSation RE 2005 vs Premier Boats Solaris RF 235 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 Solaris RF 235 2013 at 23,4 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Premier Boats 225 SunSation RE 2005 tips the scales at 235 lbs — 209 lbs more than the Premier Boats Solaris RF 235 2013 at 26 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.
The Premier Boats Solaris RF 235 2013 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 Solaris RF 235 2013 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 Solaris RF 235 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats Solaris RF 235 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 23,4 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
ModelSolaris RF 235
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 - Detail2,250 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,350 lbs. (3 tubes) 2,600 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Weight - kg1065.94
Weight - kg1179.34
Weight - lbs.235
Weight - lbs.26
Length [deck]22 ft. 0 in
Length [deck]23 ft
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet23.42
Length - Inches9
Length - Inchesnot available
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 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 - Detail23 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp (2 tubes) 225 hp (3 tubes) 250 hp (36 in. PTX)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,169 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,347 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum capacity2,500 (2 tubes) 2,815 lbs. (3 tubes) 3,500 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Maximum people11
Maximum people13 (2 tubes) 15 (3 tubes) 18 (36 in. PTX)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon