The Premier Boats Castaway 251 2006 vs Premier Boats S-Series 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Premier Boats Castaway 251 2006 at 26,0 ft versus Premier Boats S-Series 250 RE 2009 at 25,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Premier Boats Castaway 251 2006 tips the scales at 245 lbs — 213 lbs more than the Premier Boats S-Series 250 RE 2009 at 32 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 250 hp, the Premier Boats S-Series 250 RE 2009 has a 110-hp advantage over the Premier Boats Castaway 251 2006's 140-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 S-Series 250 RE 2009 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Premier Boats Castaway 251 2006 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 S-Series 250 RE 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats S-Series 250 RE 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Premier Boats Castaway 251 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 14 that costs less to run day-to-day.