Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats 250 Grand Majestic ES 2005 vs Premier Boats SunSation LTD 250 RF 2011: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats 250 Grand Majestic ES 2005 vs Premier Boats SunSation LTD 250 RF 2011 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 SunSation LTD 250 RF 2011 at 26,3 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Premier Boats SunSation LTD 250 RF 2011 tips the scales at 2 950 lbs - 500 lbs less than the Premier Boats 250 Grand Majestic ES 2005 at 2 450 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 SunSation LTD 250 RF 2011 tops out at 150 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 250 Grand Majestic ES 2005 carries 30 gallons versus 25 gallons in the Premier Boats SunSation LTD 250 RF 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 14 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 SunSation LTD 250 RF 2011 at 26,3 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Premier Boats 250 Grand Majestic ES 2005 at 24,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking - a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakePremier Boats
MakePremier Boats
Model250 Grand Majestic ES
ModelSunSation LTD 250 RF
Model Year2005
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beam8.5 ft.
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail2,100 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,450 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - Detail2,400 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,800 lbs. (3 tubes / 30 in. PTX) 2,950 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Weight - kg1111.3
Weight - kg1338.1
Weight - lbs.2450
Weight - lbs.2950
Length [deck]24 ft. 0 in.
Length [deck]26 ft.
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet26.33
Length - Inches9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 9 in.
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 4 in.
Length overall - Meters7.54
Length overall - Meters8.03
Length overall - Inches297
Length overall - Inches316
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in.
Tube diameter25 in.
Tube gauge0.09
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 - Detail25 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters94.64
Fuel tank capacity - Gal30
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp (2 tubes) 250 hp (3 tubes / 30 in. PTX) 300 hp (36 in. PTX)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,555 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,630 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum capacity2,600 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,950 lbs. (3 tubes / 30 in. PTX) 3,950 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Maximum people14
Maximum people14 (2 tubes) 15 (3 tubes) 17 (36 in. PTX)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon