Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats 250 Escapade 2005 vs Premier Boats Solaris RF 225 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats 250 Escapade 2005 vs Premier Boats Solaris RF 225 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 Escapade 2005 at 24,0 ft versus Premier Boats Solaris RF 225 2012 at 22,4 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 Solaris RF 225 2012 tops out at 125 hp. Engine specs for the Premier Boats 250 Escapade 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Premier Boats Solaris RF 225 2012 carries 23 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Premier Boats 250 Escapade 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 250 Escapade 2005 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Premier Boats Solaris RF 225 2012 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 250 Escapade 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats 250 Escapade 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Premier Boats Solaris RF 225 2012 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
Model250 Escapade
ModelSolaris RF 225
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 - Feet22.42
Length - Inches9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters7.54
Length overall - Meters6.83
Length overall - Inches297
Length overall - Inches269
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) 225 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 max125 hp (2 tubes) 150 hp (3 tubes / 30 in. PTX) 225 hp (36 in. PTX)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,555 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,630 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum capacity2,365 (2 tubes) 2,815 lbs. (3 tubes / 30 in. PTX) 3,300 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Maximum people14
Maximum people12 (2 tubes) 15 (3 tubes) 16 (36 in. PTX)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon