Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats 235 Escapade 2005 vs Premier Boats SunSation 240 FS 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats 235 Escapade 2005 vs Premier Boats SunSation 240 FS 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 235 Escapade 2005 at 23,0 ft versus Premier Boats SunSation 240 FS 2010 at 24,0 ft. At 235 lbs and 275 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 SunSation 240 FS 2010 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Premier Boats 235 Escapade 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Premier Boats SunSation 240 FS 2010 carries 21 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Premier Boats 235 Escapade 2005. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Premier Boats 235 Escapade 2005 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Premier Boats SunSation 240 FS 2010 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 235 Escapade 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats 235 Escapade 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Premier Boats SunSation 240 FS 2010 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
Model235 Escapade
ModelSunSation 240 FS
Model Year2005
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail1,980 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,350 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - Detail2,150 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,750 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - kg1065.94
Weight - kg1247.38
Weight - lbs.235
Weight - lbs.275
Length [deck]22 ft. 8 in
Length [deck]23 ft. 0 in
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet24
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters7.14
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches281
Length overall - Inches288
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameter23 in
Tube gauge.09
Tube gaugenot available
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2 or 3
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard120 hp (2 tubes) 200 hp (3 tubes) 225 hp (PTX)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp (2 tubes) 225 hp (3 tubes)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,413 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,488 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum capacity2,100 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,850 lbs. (3 tubes / 30 in. PTX)
Maximum people12
Maximum people11 (2 tubes) 15 (3 tubes)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon