Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats Cast-A-Way 231 2007 vs Premier Boats Grand Majestic 235 RE 2010 — A Close Look at Two Pontoons
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Premier Boats Cast-A-Way 231 2007 and the Premier Boats Grand Majestic 235 RE 2010 are pontoon designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Premier Boats Cast-A-Way 231 2007 at 23,0 ft versus Premier Boats Grand Majestic 235 RE 2010 at 24,0 ft. At 235 lbs and 315 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 140 hp for the Premier Boats Cast-A-Way 231 2007 and 150 hp for the Premier Boats Grand Majestic 235 RE 2010. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Premier Boats Cast-A-Way 231 2007 carries 28 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Premier Boats Grand Majestic 235 RE 2010. 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 Grand Majestic 235 RE 2010 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Premier Boats Cast-A-Way 231 2007 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 Grand Majestic 235 RE 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats Grand Majestic 235 RE 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Premier Boats Cast-A-Way 231 2007 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
ModelCast-A-Way 231
ModelGrand Majestic 235 RE
Model Year2007
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail1,980 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,350 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - Detail2,400 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,900 lbs. (3 tubes) 3,150 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Weight - kg1065.94
Weight - kg1428.81
Weight - lbs.235
Weight - lbs.315
Length [deck]21 ft. 7 in
Length [deck]23 ft. 0 in
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet24
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters7.06
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches278
Length overall - Inches288
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.090 gauge (with 0.100 nosecones)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameter25 in
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2 or 3
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max140 hp (2 tubes) 200 hp (3 tubes) 200 hp (PTX)
Engine max150 hp (2 tubes) 225 hp (3 tubes) 250 hp (36 in. PTX)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,272 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,374 lbs. (3 tubes) 2,583 lbs. (PTX)
Maximum capacity2,450 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,850 lbs. (3 tubes / 30 in. PTX) 3,250 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Maximum people12
Maximum people13 (2 tubes) 15 (3 tubes) 17 (36 in. PTX)