Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats 270 Escapade 2004 vs Premier Boats SunSation FS LTD 235 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats 270 Escapade 2004 vs Premier Boats SunSation FS LTD 235 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 270 Escapade 2004 measures 27,0 feet overall (2004), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Premier Boats SunSation FS LTD 235 2008 at 23,0 feet (2008). At 3 lbs and 26 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 FS LTD 235 2008 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.
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 SunSation FS LTD 235 2008 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 SunSation FS LTD 235 2008 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
ModelSunSation FS LTD 235
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
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 - Detail1,975 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,600 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - kg1360.78
Weight - kg1179.34
Weight - lbs.3
Weight - lbs.26
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet23
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Meters7.11
Length overall - Inches324
Length overall - Inches28
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]23 ft. 0 in
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameter25 in
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2
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 - 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 max150 hp (2 tubes) 225 hp (3 tubes/30 in. PTX)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,770 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,770 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum capacity2,600 lbs. (2 tubes) 3,025 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum people15
Maximum people13 (2 tubes) 14 (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