Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats 235 Grand Majestic RE 2005 vs Premier Boats Gemini 201 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats 235 Grand Majestic RE 2005 vs Premier Boats Gemini 201 2008 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Premier Boats 235 Grand Majestic RE 2005 measures 23,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Premier Boats Gemini 201 2008 at 19,0 feet (2008). At 22 lbs and 14 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 Gemini 201 2008 tops out at 90 hp. Engine specs for the Premier Boats 235 Grand Majestic RE 2005 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 235 Grand Majestic RE 2005 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Premier Boats Gemini 201 2008 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 235 Grand Majestic RE 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats 235 Grand Majestic RE 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 Gemini 201 2008 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
Model235 Grand Majestic RE
ModelGemini 201
Model Year2005
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail2,000 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,200 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - Detail1,100 lbs. (2 tubes) 1,400 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - kg997.9
Weight - kg635.03
Weight - lbs.22
Weight - lbs.14
Length [deck]22 ft. 8 in
Length [deck]19 ft. 0 in
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches5
Length - Inches4
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters7.14
Length overall - Meters5.89
Length overall - Inches281
Length overall - Inches232
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameter25 in
Tube gauge.09
Tube gaugenot available
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 - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
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 capacity2,250 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,550 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum people13
Maximum people12 (2 tubes) 13 (3 tubes)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.090 gauge (with 0.100 nosecones)
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon