Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats Escapade 250 2006 vs Premier Boats Leisure SunSpree 220 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats Escapade 250 2006 vs Premier Boats Leisure SunSpree 220 2013 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 Escapade 250 2006 at 24,0 ft versus Premier Boats Leisure SunSpree 220 2013 at 21,4 ft. At 245 lbs and 195 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 140 hp, the Premier Boats Escapade 250 2006 has a 50-hp advantage over the Premier Boats Leisure SunSpree 220 2013's 90-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 Escapade 250 2006 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Premier Boats Leisure SunSpree 220 2013 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Premier Boats Escapade 250 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats Escapade 250 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Premier Boats Leisure SunSpree 220 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePremier Boats
MakePremier Boats
ModelEscapade 25
ModelLeisure SunSpree 22
Model Year2006
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail2,100 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,450 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - Detail1,850 lbs. (2 - 23 in. tubes) 1,900 lbs. (2 - 25 in. tubes) 1,950 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - kg1111.3
Weight - kg884.5
Weight - lbs.245
Weight - lbs.195
Length [deck]24 ft. 0 in
Length [deck]20 ft
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet21.42
Length - Inches9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters7.54
Length overall - Meters6.53
Length overall - Inches297
Length overall - Inches257
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameter23 in. 25 in. (optional)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2 or 3
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max140 hp (2 tubes) 200 hp (3 tubes) 225 hp (PTX)
Engine max90 hp (2 - 23 in. tubes) 115 hp (2 - 25 in. tubes) 150 hp (3 tubes)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,555 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,630 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum capacity1,680 lbs. (2 - 23 in. tubes) 2,100 lbs. (2 - 25 in. tubes) 2,550 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum people14
Maximum people8 (2 - 23 in. tubes) 10 (2 - 25 in. tubes) 13 (3 tubes)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon