When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Premier Boats Escapade 250 2008 and the Premier Boats S-Series 235 2007 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 Escapade 250 2008 at 24,0 ft versus Premier Boats S-Series 235 2007 at 23,0 ft. At 245 lbs and 235 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 200 hp, the Premier Boats S-Series 235 2007 has a 50-hp advantage over the Premier Boats Escapade 250 2008's 150-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Premier Boats S-Series 235 2007 carries 29 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Premier Boats Escapade 250 2008. 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 Escapade 250 2008 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Premier Boats S-Series 235 2007 caps at 13. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Premier Boats Escapade 250 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats Escapade 250 2008 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 S-Series 235 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 13 that costs less to run day-to-day.