Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats 270 Escapade 2004 vs Premier Boats SunSation LTD 210 RE 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats 270 Escapade 2004 vs Premier Boats SunSation LTD 210 RE 2010 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 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Premier Boats SunSation LTD 210 RE 2010 at 21,0 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Premier Boats SunSation LTD 210 RE 2010 tips the scales at 235 lbs — 232 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 SunSation LTD 210 RE 2010 tops out at 100 hp. Engine specs for the Premier Boats 270 Escapade 2004 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 3 gal and 3 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
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 LTD 210 RE 2010 caps at 12. 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 LTD 210 RE 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePremier Boats
MakePremier Boats
Model270 Escapade
ModelSunSation LTD 210 RE
Model Year2004
Model Year201
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 - Detail1,800 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,200 lbs. (3 tubes) 2,350 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Weight - kg1360.78
Weight - kg1065.94
Weight - lbs.3
Weight - lbs.235
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet21
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Inches324
Length overall - Inches252
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]20 ft. 0 in
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 - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max100 hp (2 tubes) 150 hp (3 tubes) 175 hp (36 in. PTX)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,770 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,770 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum capacity2,150 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,500 lbs. (3 tubes / 30 in. PTX) 2,750 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Maximum people15
Maximum people12 (2 tubes) 13 (3 tubes) 15 (36 in. PTX)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon