Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats 23 Escapade Sport Dek 2004 vs Premier Boats Escapade 235 2010: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats 23 Escapade Sport Dek 2004 vs Premier Boats Escapade 235 2010 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 23 Escapade Sport Dek 2004 at 22,0 ft versus Premier Boats Escapade 235 2010 at 24,0 ft. At 2 830 lbs and 2 900 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 Escapade 235 2010 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Premier Boats 23 Escapade Sport Dek 2004 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 Escapade 235 2010 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Premier Boats 23 Escapade Sport Dek 2004 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Premier Boats Escapade 235 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats Escapade 235 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 13 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Premier Boats 23 Escapade Sport Dek 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePremier Boats
MakePremier Boats
Model23 Escapade Sport Dek
ModelEscapade 235
Model Year2004
Model Year2010
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail2,830 lbs.
Weight - Detail2,250 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,750 lbs. (3 tubes) 2,900 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Weight - kg1283.67
Weight - kg1315.42
Weight - lbs.2830
Weight - lbs.2900
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet24
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 6 in.
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches270
Length overall - Inches288
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]23 ft. 0 in.
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in.
Tube diameter25 in.
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2 or 3
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard175 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
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 - Gal30
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)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,551 lbs.
Maximum capacity2,450 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,850 lbs. (3 tubes / 30 in. PTX) 3,250 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Maximum people12
Maximum people13 (2 tubes) 15 (3 tubes) 17 (36 in. PTX)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon