Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats Escapade 250 2009 vs Premier Boats Grand Majestic 275 RE 2006: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats Escapade 250 2009 vs Premier Boats Grand Majestic 275 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 Escapade 250 2009 at 24,0 ft versus Premier Boats Grand Majestic 275 RE 2006 at 27,0 ft. At 3 200 lbs and 3 100 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 275 hp, the Premier Boats Grand Majestic 275 RE 2006 has a 125-hp advantage over the Premier Boats Escapade 250 2009's 150-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 Grand Majestic 275 RE 2006 is rated for 19 passengers, while the Premier Boats Escapade 250 2009 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 Grand Majestic 275 RE 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats Grand Majestic 275 RE 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 19 passengers and at 27,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Premier Boats Escapade 250 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 14 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePremier Boats
MakePremier Boats
ModelEscapade 250
ModelGrand Majestic 275 RE
Model Year2009
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail2,550 lbs. (2 tubes) 3,050 lbs. (3 tubes) 3,200 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Weight - Detail2,700 lbs. (2 tubes) 3,100 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - kg1451.49
Weight - kg1406.14
Weight - lbs.3200
Weight - lbs.3100
Length [deck]24 ft. 0 in.
Length [deck]27 ft. 0 in.
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet27
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches8
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 4 in.
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 8 in.
Length overall - Meters7.42
Length overall - Meters8.43
Length overall - Inches292
Length overall - Inches332
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness.090 gauge (.100 nosecone)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in.
Tube diameter27 in.
Number of tubes2 or 3
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (standard)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal30
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp (2 tubes) 250 hp (3 tubes / 30 in. PTX) 300 hp (36 in. PTX)
Engine max275 hp (2 tubes) 300 hp (3 tubes) 360 hp (PTX)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,600 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,950 lbs. (3 tubes) 3,450 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Maximum capacity3,460 lbs. (2 tubes) 4,090 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum people14 (2 tubes) 15 (3 tubes) 17 (36 in. PTX)
Maximum people19