Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats 250 Grand Majestic ES 2005 vs Premier Boats S-Series 235 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats 250 Grand Majestic ES 2005 vs Premier Boats S-Series 235 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 Grand Majestic ES 2005 at 24,0 ft versus Premier Boats S-Series 235 2008 at 23,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Premier Boats S-Series 235 2008 tips the scales at 2 725 lbs — 2 480 lbs less than the Premier Boats 250 Grand Majestic ES 2005 at 245 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Premier Boats S-Series 235 2008 tops out at 225 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 S-Series 235 2008 carries 29 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 S-Series 235 2008 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Premier Boats 250 Grand Majestic ES 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 S-Series 235 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats S-Series 235 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Premier Boats 250 Grand Majestic ES 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 Grand Majestic ES
ModelS-Series 235
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 - Detail2,280 lbs. (3 tubes) 2,725 lbs. (PTX)
Weight - kg1111.3
Weight - kg1236.04
Weight - lbs.245
Weight - lbs.2725
Length [deck]24 ft. 0 in
Length [deck]23 ft. 0 in
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet23
Length - Inches9
Length - Inches4
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters7.54
Length overall - Meters7.11
Length overall - Inches297
Length overall - Inches28
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameter25 in
Tube gauge.09
Tube gaugenot available
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes3
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 - Detail29 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters109.78
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal29
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max225 hp (3 tubes/30 in. PTX) 250 hp (36 in. PTX)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,555 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,630 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum capacity3,025 lbs. (3 tubes) 3,900 lbs. (PTX)
Maximum people14
Maximum people15 (3 tubes) 17 (PTX)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.090 gauge (with 0.100 nosecones)
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon