Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats 250 Castaway 2005 vs Premier Boats Cast-A-Way 231 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats 250 Castaway 2005 vs Premier Boats Cast-A-Way 231 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 250 Castaway 2005 at 24,0 ft versus Premier Boats Cast-A-Way 231 2012 at 23,4 ft. At 245 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 Cast-A-Way 231 2012 tops out at 125 hp. Engine specs for the Premier Boats 250 Castaway 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 25 gal and 27 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Both boats are rated for 12 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Premier Boats 250 Castaway 2005 and Premier Boats Cast-A-Way 231 2012 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakePremier Boats
MakePremier Boats
Model250 Castaway
ModelCast-A-Way 231
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 - Detail2,100 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,450 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - Detail2,050 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,150 lbs. (3 tubes / 30 in. PTX) 2,650 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Weight - kg1111.3
Weight - kg1202.02
Weight - lbs.245
Weight - lbs.265
Length [deck]24 ft. 0 in
Length [deck]22 ft
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet23.42
Length - Inches9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters7.54
Length overall - Meters7.14
Length overall - Inches297
Length overall - Inches281
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 standard140 hp (2 tubes) 200 hp (3 tubes)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail25 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail27 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters94.64
Fuel tank capacity - Liters102.21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal27
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max125 hp (2 tubes) 150 hp (3 tubes / 30 in. PTX) 225 hp (36 in. PTX) 250 hp (Twin 36 in. PTX)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,455 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,630 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum capacity2,365 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,815 lbs. (3 tubes / 30 in. PTX) 3,300 lbs. (36 in. PTX / PTX Twin)
Maximum people12
Maximum people12 (2 tubes) 15 (3 tubes) 16 (36 in. PTX) 14 (PTX Twin)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon