Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats Cast-A-Way 231 2007 vs Premier Boats Grand Majestic 250 RE 2006: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats Cast-A-Way 231 2007 vs Premier Boats Grand Majestic 250 RE 2006 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 Cast-A-Way 231 2007 at 23,0 ft versus Premier Boats Grand Majestic 250 RE 2006 at 24,0 ft. At 2 350 lbs and 2 450 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 250 RE 2006. 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Premier Boats Grand Majestic 250 RE 2006 is rated for 17 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 250 RE 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats Grand Majestic 250 RE 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 17 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 250 RE
Model Year2007
Model Year2006
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 - Detail2,100 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,450 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - kg1065.94
Weight - kg1111.3
Weight - lbs.2350
Weight - lbs.2450
Length [deck]21 ft. 7 in.
Length [deck]24 ft. 0 in.
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet24
Length - Inches2
Length - Inches9
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 2 in.
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 9 in.
Length overall - Meters7.06
Length overall - Meters7.54
Length overall - Inches278
Length overall - Inches297
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.090 gauge (with 0.100 nosecones)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in.
Tube diameter27 in.
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
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 (PTX)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,272 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,374 lbs. (3 tubes) 2,583 lbs. (PTX)
Maximum capacity3,100 lbs. (2 tubes) 3,620 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum people12
Maximum people17