Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats 250 Alante 2005 vs Premier Boats Escapade 275 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats 250 Alante 2005 vs Premier Boats Escapade 275 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Premier Boats 250 Alante 2005 at 24,0 ft versus Premier Boats Escapade 275 2008 at 27,0 ft. At 245 lbs and 285 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 Escapade 275 2008 tops out at 200 hp. Engine specs for the Premier Boats 250 Alante 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Premier Boats 250 Alante 2005 carries 25 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Premier Boats Escapade 275 2008. 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 Escapade 275 2008 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Premier Boats 250 Alante 2005 caps at 14. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Premier Boats Escapade 275 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats Escapade 275 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 27,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Premier Boats 250 Alante 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 14 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePremier Boats
MakePremier Boats
Model250 Alante
ModelEscapade 275
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 - Detail2,100 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,450 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - Detail2,600 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,850 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - kg1111.3
Weight - kg1292.74
Weight - lbs.245
Weight - lbs.285
Length [deck]24 ft. 0 in
Length [deck]27 ft. 0 in
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet27
Length - Inches9
Length - Inches4
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters7.54
Length overall - Meters8.33
Length overall - Inches297
Length overall - Inches328
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameter25 in
Tube gauge.09
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard140 hp (2 tubes) 200 hp (3 tubes)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail25 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (2 tube)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters94.64
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max200 hp (2 tubes) 250 hp (3 tubes) 350 hp (PTX) 400 hp (Twin PTX)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,555 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,630 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum capacity3,000 lbs. (2 tubes) 3,550 lbs. (3 tubes) 4,700 lbs. (PTX)
Maximum people14
Maximum people16 (2 tubes) 18 (3 tubes) 20 (PTX)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.090 gauge (with 0.100 nosecones)
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon