Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats 250 Grand Majestic RE 2005 vs Premier Boats SunSation LTD 180 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats 250 Grand Majestic RE 2005 vs Premier Boats SunSation LTD 180 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Premier Boats 250 Grand Majestic RE 2005 measures 24,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 7,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Premier Boats SunSation LTD 180 2008 at 17,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Premier Boats 250 Grand Majestic RE 2005 tips the scales at 245 lbs — 232 lbs more than the Premier Boats SunSation LTD 180 2008 at 13 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 180 2008 tops out at 75 hp. Engine specs for the Premier Boats 250 Grand Majestic RE 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Premier Boats 250 Grand Majestic RE 2005 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Premier Boats SunSation LTD 180 2008 caps at 10. 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 RE 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats 250 Grand Majestic RE 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 SunSation LTD 180 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePremier Boats
MakePremier Boats
Model250 Grand Majestic RE
ModelSunSation LTD 18
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 - Detail1,100 lbs. (2 tubes) 1,300 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - kg1111.3
Weight - kg589.67
Weight - lbs.245
Weight - lbs.13
Length [deck]24 ft. 0 in
Length [deck]17 ft. 0 in
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet17
Length - Inches9
Length - Inches4
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters7.54
Length overall - Meters5.28
Length overall - Inches297
Length overall - Inches208
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameter25 in
Tube gauge.09
Tube gaugenot available
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2
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 - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max75 hp (2 tubes) 100 hp (3 tubes/30 in. PTX)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,555 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,630 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum capacity1,950 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,235 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum people14
Maximum people10 (2 tubes) 11 (3 tubes)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.090 gauge (with 0.100 nosecones)
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon