Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats Escapade 275 2006 vs Premier Boats Grand Majestic LTD 275 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats Escapade 275 2006 vs Premier Boats Grand Majestic LTD 275 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 Escapade 275 2006 at 27,0 ft versus Premier Boats Grand Majestic LTD 275 2009 at 27,0 ft. At 31 lbs and 36 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 — 150 hp for the Premier Boats Escapade 275 2006 and 150 hp for the Premier Boats Grand Majestic LTD 275 2009. 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 LTD 275 2009 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Premier Boats Escapade 275 2006 caps at 15. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Premier Boats Grand Majestic LTD 275 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats Grand Majestic LTD 275 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 27,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Premier Boats Escapade 275 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 15 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePremier Boats
MakePremier Boats
ModelEscapade 275
ModelGrand Majestic LTD 275
Model Year2006
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail2,600 lbs. (2 tubes) 3,100 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - Detail3,000 lbs. (2 tubes) 3,450 lbs. (3 tubes) 3,600 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Weight - kg1406.14
Weight - kg1632.93
Weight - lbs.31
Weight - lbs.36
Length [deck]27 ft. 0 in
Length [deck]27 ft. 0 in
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet27
Length - Inches8
Length - Inches4
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters8.43
Length overall - Meters8.33
Length overall - Inches332
Length overall - Inches328
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameter25 in
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2 or 3
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp (2 tubes) 225 hp (3 tubes) 250 hp (PTX)
Engine max150 hp (2 tubes) 300 hp (3 tubes / 30 in. PTX) 350 hp (36 in. PTX) 400 hp (Twin 36 in. PTX)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (standard)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,770 lbs. (2 and 3 tubes)
Maximum capacity2,860 lbs. (2 tubes) 3,400 lbs. (3 tubes) 3,950 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Maximum people15
Maximum people16 (2 tubes) 18 (3 tubes) 20 (36 in. PTX)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness.090 gauge (.100 nosecone)
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon