Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats 235 Legend ES 2005 vs Premier Boats SunSation LTD 225 RE 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats 235 Legend ES 2005 vs Premier Boats SunSation LTD 225 RE 2009 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 SunSation LTD 225 RE 2009 at 22,0 ft. At 235 lbs and 265 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 SunSation LTD 225 RE 2009 tops out at 140 hp. Engine specs for the Premier Boats 235 Legend 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 225 RE 2009 is rated for 12 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 SunSation LTD 225 RE 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats SunSation LTD 225 RE 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 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
ModelSunSation LTD 225 RE
Model Year2005
Model Year2009
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 - Detail2,050 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,500 lbs. (3 tubes) 2,650 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Weight - kg1065.94
Weight - kg1202.02
Weight - lbs.235
Weight - lbs.265
Length [deck]22 ft. 8 in
Length [deck]22 ft. 0 in
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches5
Length - Inches4
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters7.14
Length overall - Meters6.81
Length overall - Inches281
Length overall - Inches268
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 max140 hp (2 tubes) 200 hp (3 tubes) 225 hp (36 in. PTX)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,413 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,488 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum capacity2,400 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,750 lbs. (3 tubes) 3,150 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Maximum people11
Maximum people12 (2 tubes) 14 (3 tubes) 16 (36 in. PTX)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness.090 gauge (with .100 nosecones)
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon