Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats 235 Legend ES 2005 vs Premier Boats Solaris RF 250 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats 235 Legend ES 2005 vs Premier Boats Solaris RF 250 2012 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 Legend ES 2005 at 23,0 ft versus Premier Boats Solaris RF 250 2012 at 25,4 ft. At 235 lbs and 295 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 Solaris RF 250 2012 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Premier Boats 235 Legend ES 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Premier Boats Solaris RF 250 2012 carries 23 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Premier Boats 235 Legend ES 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 Solaris RF 250 2012 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Premier Boats 235 Legend ES 2005 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 Solaris RF 250 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats Solaris RF 250 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 25,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Premier Boats 235 Legend ES 2005 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 Legend ES
ModelSolaris RF 25
Model Year2005
Model Year2012
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 - Detail2,550 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,650 lbs. (3 tubes / 30 in. PTX) 2,950 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Weight - kg1065.94
Weight - kg1338.1
Weight - lbs.235
Weight - lbs.295
Length [deck]22 ft. 8 in
Length [deck]25 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 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 - Detail23 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp (2 tubes) 225 hp (3 tubes / 30 in. PTX) 250 hp (36 in. PTX) 300 hp (Twin 36 in. PTX)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,413 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,488 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum capacity2,500 (2 tubes) 3,030 lbs. (3 tubes / 30 in. PTX) 3,650 lbs. (36 in. PTX / PTX Twin)
Maximum people11
Maximum people13 (2 tubes) 16 (3 tubes) 20 (36 in. PTX) 16 (PTX twin)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon