Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats 270 Escapade 2004 vs Premier Boats Solaris 250 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats 270 Escapade 2004 vs Premier Boats Solaris 250 2013 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 270 Escapade 2004 at 27,0 ft versus Premier Boats Solaris 250 2013 at 25,4 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Premier Boats Solaris 250 2013 tips the scales at 295 lbs — 292 lbs less than the Premier Boats 270 Escapade 2004 at 3 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 Solaris 250 2013 tops out at 150 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 Solaris 250 2013 carries 25 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 Solaris 250 2013 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 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 Solaris 250 2013 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
Model270 Escapade
ModelSolaris 25
Model Year2004
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail2,600 lbs. (2 tubes) 3,000 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - Detail2,550 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,650 lbs. (3 tubes) 2,950 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Weight - kg1360.78
Weight - kg1338.1
Weight - lbs.3
Weight - lbs.295
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet25.42
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Meters7.75
Length overall - Inches324
Length overall - Inches305
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]24 ft
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameter25 in
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 - Detail25 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters94.64
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp (2 tubes) 225 hp (3 tubes) 250 hp (36 in. PTX)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,770 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,770 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum capacity2,500 (2 tubes) 3,030 lbs. (3 tubes) 3,650 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Maximum people15
Maximum people13 (2 tubes) 16 (3 tubes) 18 (36 in. PTX)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon