Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats 235 Grand Majestic ES 2005 vs Premier Boats Cast-A-Way 251 2013: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats 235 Grand Majestic ES 2005 vs Premier Boats Cast-A-Way 251 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 235 Grand Majestic ES 2005 at 23,0 ft versus Premier Boats Cast-A-Way 251 2013 at 25,4 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Premier Boats Cast-A-Way 251 2013 tips the scales at 2 950 lbs - 750 lbs less than the Premier Boats 235 Grand Majestic ES 2005 at 2 200 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 Cast-A-Way 251 2013 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Premier Boats 235 Grand Majestic ES 2005 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 30 gal and 28 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Both boats are rated for 13 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Premier Boats Cast-A-Way 251 2013 at 25,4 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Premier Boats 235 Grand Majestic ES 2005 at 23,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking - a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakePremier Boats
MakePremier Boats
Model235 Grand Majestic ES
ModelCast-A-Way 251
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 - Detail2,100 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,200 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - Detail2,550 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,650 lbs. (3 tubes) 2,950 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Weight - kg997.9
Weight - kg1338.1
Weight - lbs.2200
Weight - lbs.2950
Length [deck]22 ft. 8 in.
Length [deck]24 ft.
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet25.42
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 5 in.
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 5 in.
Length overall - Meters7.14
Length overall - Meters7.75
Length overall - Inches281
Length overall - Inches305
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in.
Tube diameter25 in.
Tube gauge0.09
Tube gaugenot available
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2 or 3
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard135 hp (2 tubes) 200 hp (3 tubes) 200 hp (PTX)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Gal30
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
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 capacity2,413 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,488 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum capacity2,500 lbs. (2 tubes) 3,030 lbs. (3 tubes) 3,650 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Maximum people13
Maximum people13 (2 tubes) 16 (3 tubes) 20 (36 in. PTX)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon