The Premier Boats Alante 231 2006 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Premier Boats Alante 231 2006 at 24,0 ft versus Premier Boats SunSation FS LTD 235 2008 at 23,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Premier Boats Alante 231 2006 tips the scales at 235 lbs — 209 lbs more than the Premier Boats SunSation FS LTD 235 2008 at 26 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Premier Boats SunSation FS LTD 235 2008 has a 30-hp advantage over the Premier Boats Alante 231 2006's 120-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Premier Boats SunSation FS LTD 235 2008 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Premier Boats Alante 231 2006 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 SunSation FS LTD 235 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats SunSation FS LTD 235 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Premier Boats Alante 231 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.