Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats 250 SunSation RE 2005 vs Premier Boats Boundary Waters 275 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats 250 SunSation RE 2005 vs Premier Boats Boundary Waters 275 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 SunSation RE 2005 at 24,0 ft versus Premier Boats Boundary Waters 275 2008 at 27,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Premier Boats Boundary Waters 275 2008 tips the scales at 5 125 lbs — 4 880 lbs less than the Premier Boats 250 SunSation RE 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 Boundary Waters 275 2008 tops out at 200 hp. Engine specs for the Premier Boats 250 SunSation 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 Boundary Waters 275 2008 is rated for 17 passengers, while the Premier Boats 250 SunSation RE 2005 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 Boundary Waters 275 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats Boundary Waters 275 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 17 passengers and at 27,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Premier Boats 250 SunSation RE 2005 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
ModelBoundary Waters 275
Model Year2005
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam10 ft. 2 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.1
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches122
Weight - Detail2,000 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,450 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - Detail2,700 lbs. (2 tubes) 3,100 lbs. (3 tubes) With Sky Dek (3 tubes): 5,125 lbs
Weight - kg1111.3
Weight - kg2324.66
Weight - lbs.245
Weight - lbs.5125
Length [deck]24 ft. 0 in
Length [deck]27 ft. 0 in
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet27
Length - Inches9
Length - Inches4
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters7.54
Length overall - Meters8.33
Length overall - Inches297
Length overall - Inches328
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in
Tube diameter27 in
Tube gauge.08
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (2 tube)
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 max200 hp (2 tubes) 250 hp (3 tubes/30 in. PTX) 350 hp (36 in. PTX) 500 hp (Twin PTX)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,415 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,629 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum capacity3,400 lbs. (2 tubes) 3,900 lbs. (3 tubes) 4,350 lbs. (PTX)
Maximum people13
Maximum people17 (2 tubes) 20 (3 tubes) 22 (PTX)
Headnot available
HeadPorta Potti
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.090 gauge (with 0.100 nosecones)
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon