Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats 250 SunSation RE 2004 vs Premier Boats SunSation LTD 250 RE 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats 250 SunSation RE 2004 vs Premier Boats SunSation LTD 250 RE 2009 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 SunSation RE 2004 at 24,0 ft versus Premier Boats SunSation LTD 250 RE 2009 at 24,0 ft. At 245 lbs and 295 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 SunSation LTD 250 RE 2009 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Premier Boats 250 SunSation RE 2004 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 SunSation LTD 250 RE 2009 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Premier Boats 250 SunSation RE 2004 caps at 13. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Premier Boats SunSation LTD 250 RE 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats SunSation LTD 250 RE 2009 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 250 SunSation RE 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 13 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePremier Boats
MakePremier Boats
Model250 SunSation RE
ModelSunSation LTD 250 RE
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail2,000 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,450 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - Detail2,400 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,800 lbs. (3 tubes) 2,950 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Weight - kg1111.3
Weight - kg1338.1
Weight - lbs.245
Weight - lbs.295
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet24
Length - Inches9
Length - Inches4
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters7.54
Length overall - Meters7.42
Length overall - Inches297
Length overall - Inches292
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]24 ft. 0 in
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in
Tube diameter25 in
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2 or 3
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard125 hp (2 tubes) 200 hp (3 tubes - 25 in.)
Engine/s standardnot available
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp (2 tubes) 250 hp (3 tubes) 300 hp (36 in. PTX)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,415 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,629 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum capacity2,600 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,950 lbs. (3 tubes) 3,950 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Maximum people13
Maximum people14 (2 tubes) 15 (3 tubes) 17 (36 in. PTX)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness.090 gauge (with .100 nosecones)
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon