Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats 270 Escapade 2004 vs Premier Boats Explorer 201 RE 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats 270 Escapade 2004 vs Premier Boats Explorer 201 RE 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Premier Boats 270 Escapade 2004 measures 27,0 feet overall (2004), giving it roughly 6,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Premier Boats Explorer 201 RE 2011 at 20,3 feet (2011). At 3 lbs and 21 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 Explorer 201 RE 2011 tops out at 75 hp. Engine specs for the Premier Boats 270 Escapade 2004 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Premier Boats Explorer 201 RE 2011 carries 28 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Premier Boats 270 Escapade 2004. 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 270 Escapade 2004 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Premier Boats Explorer 201 RE 2011 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Premier Boats 270 Escapade 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats 270 Escapade 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 27,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Premier Boats Explorer 201 RE 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePremier Boats
MakePremier Boats
Model270 Escapade
ModelExplorer 201 RE
Model Year2004
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail2,600 lbs. (2 tubes) 3,000 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - Detail1,600 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,100 lbs. (3 tubes / 30 in. PTX)
Weight - kg1360.78
Weight - kg952.54
Weight - lbs.3
Weight - lbs.21
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet20.33
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Inches324
Length overall - Inches244
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]19 ft
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameter23 in. 25 in. (upgrade)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2 or 3
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard150 hp (2 tubes) 225 hp (3 tubes) 250 hp (PTX)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max75 hp (2 - 23 in. tubes) 100 hp (2 - 25 in. tubes) 150 hp (3 tubes / 30 in. PTX)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,770 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,770 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs. (2 - 23 in. tubes) 2,150 lbs. (2 - 25 in. tubes) 2,150 lbs. (3 - 25 in. tubes)
Maximum people15
Maximum people8 (2 - 23 in. tubes) 12 (2 - 25 in. tubes) 13 (3 tubes)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon