Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats 250 Grand Majestic ES 2005 vs Premier Boats Cast-A-Way 221 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats 250 Grand Majestic ES 2005 vs Premier Boats Cast-A-Way 221 2013 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 Grand Majestic ES 2005 at 24,0 ft versus Premier Boats Cast-A-Way 221 2013 at 22,4 ft. At 245 lbs and 205 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 221 2013 tops out at 115 hp. Engine specs for the Premier Boats 250 Grand Majestic ES 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Premier Boats Cast-A-Way 221 2013 carries 28 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Premier Boats 250 Grand Majestic 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 250 Grand Majestic ES 2005 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Premier Boats Cast-A-Way 221 2013 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 250 Grand Majestic ES 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats 250 Grand Majestic ES 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 Cast-A-Way 221 2013 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
Model250 Grand Majestic ES
ModelCast-A-Way 221
Model Year2005
Model Year2013
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 - Detail1,950 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,050 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - kg1111.3
Weight - kg929.86
Weight - lbs.245
Weight - lbs.205
Length [deck]24 ft. 0 in
Length [deck]21 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 - Detail28 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max115 hp (2 tubes) 175 hp (3 tubes)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,555 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,630 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum capacity2,245 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,665 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum people14
Maximum people11 (2 tubes) 14 (3 tubes)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon