Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats 235 Grand Majestic ES 2005 vs Premier Boats SunSation LTD 250 RF 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats 235 Grand Majestic ES 2005 vs Premier Boats SunSation LTD 250 RF 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 Grand Majestic ES 2005 at 23,0 ft versus Premier Boats SunSation LTD 250 RF 2010 at 26,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Premier Boats SunSation LTD 250 RF 2010 tips the scales at 295 lbs — 273 lbs less than the Premier Boats 235 Grand Majestic ES 2005 at 22 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 SunSation LTD 250 RF 2010 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 — 3 gal and 3 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Premier Boats SunSation LTD 250 RF 2010 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Premier Boats 235 Grand Majestic ES 2005 caps at 13. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Premier Boats SunSation LTD 250 RF 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats SunSation LTD 250 RF 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 26,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Premier Boats 235 Grand Majestic ES 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 13 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePremier Boats
MakePremier Boats
Model235 Grand Majestic ES
ModelSunSation LTD 250 RF
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 - Detail2,100 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,200 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - Detail2,400 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,800 lbs. (3 tubes) 2,950 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Weight - kg997.9
Weight - kg1338.1
Weight - lbs.22
Weight - lbs.295
Length [deck]22 ft. 8 in
Length [deck]26 ft. 0 in
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet26
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters7.14
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Inches281
Length overall - Inches312
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameter25 in
Tube gauge.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 - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp (2 tubes) 250 hp (3 tubes) 300 hp (36 in. PTX)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,413 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,488 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum capacity2,600 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,950 lbs. (3 tubes / 30 in. PTX) 3,950 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Maximum people13
Maximum people14 (2 tubes) 15 (3 tubes) 17 (36 in. PTX)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon