Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats 235 Grand Majestic ES 2005 vs Premier Boats Solaris 200 2013: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats 235 Grand Majestic ES 2005 vs Premier Boats Solaris 200 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 Solaris 200 2013 at 20,4 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Premier Boats 235 Grand Majestic ES 2005 tips the scales at 2 200 lbs - 300 lbs more than the Premier Boats Solaris 200 2013 at 1 900 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 200 2013 tops out at 90 hp. Engine specs for the Premier Boats 235 Grand Majestic ES 2005 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Premier Boats 235 Grand Majestic ES 2005 carries 30 gallons versus 25 gallons in the Premier Boats Solaris 200 2013. 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 Grand Majestic ES 2005 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Premier Boats Solaris 200 2013 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Premier Boats 235 Grand Majestic ES 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats 235 Grand Majestic ES 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 13 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Premier Boats Solaris 200 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePremier Boats
MakePremier Boats
Model235 Grand Majestic ES
ModelSolaris 200
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 - Detail1,800 lbs. (2 tubes) 1,900 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - kg997.9
Weight - kg861.82
Weight - lbs.2200
Weight - lbs.1900
Length [deck]22 ft. 8 in.
Length [deck]19 ft.
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet20.42
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 5 in.
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 5 in.
Length overall - Meters7.14
Length overall - Meters6.22
Length overall - Inches281
Length overall - Inches245
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 - Detail25 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters94.64
Fuel tank capacity - Gal30
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max90 hp (2 tubes) 125 hp (3 tubes)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,413 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,488 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum capacity1,980 (2 tubes) 2,360 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum people13
Maximum people10 (2 tubes) 12 (3 tubes)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon