Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats 310 Grand Majestic RE 2005 vs Premier Boats SunSation 250 RE 2009: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats 310 Grand Majestic RE 2005 vs Premier Boats SunSation 250 RE 2009 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 310 Grand Majestic RE 2005 measures 31,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 7,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Premier Boats SunSation 250 RE 2009 at 24,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Premier Boats 310 Grand Majestic RE 2005 tips the scales at 3 200 lbs - 250 lbs more than the Premier Boats SunSation 250 RE 2009 at 2 950 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 250 RE 2009 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Premier Boats 310 Grand Majestic RE 2005 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 30 gal and 30 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Premier Boats 310 Grand Majestic RE 2005 is rated for 20 passengers, while the Premier Boats SunSation 250 RE 2009 caps at 14. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Premier Boats 310 Grand Majestic RE 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats 310 Grand Majestic RE 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 20 passengers and at 31,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Premier Boats SunSation 250 RE 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 14 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePremier Boats
MakePremier Boats
Model310 Grand Majestic RE
ModelSunSation 250 RE
Model Year2005
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail2,820 lbs. (2 tubes) 3,200 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - Detail2,400 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,800 lbs. (3 tubes) 2,950 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Weight - kg1451.49
Weight - kg1338.1
Weight - lbs.3200
Weight - lbs.2950
Length [deck]30 ft. 6 in.
Length [deck]24 ft. 0 in.
Length - Feet31
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail31 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 4 in.
Length overall - Meters9.45
Length overall - Meters7.42
Length overall - Inches372
Length overall - Inches292
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in.
Tube diameter25 in.
Tube gauge0.09
Tube gaugenot available
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2 or 3
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard150 hp (2 tubes) 225 hp (3 tubes) 300 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 - Gal30
Fuel tank capacity - Gal30
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp (2 tubes) 250 hp (3 tubes) 300 hp (36 in. PTX)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity3,475 lbs.
Maximum capacity2,600 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,950 lbs. (3 tubes) 3,950 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Maximum people20
Maximum people14 (2 tubes) 15 (3 tubes) 17 (36 in. PTX)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness.090 gauge (with .100 nosecones)
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon