The Premier Boats FS 235 2006 vs Premier Boats SunSation 240 RE / RL 2012 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 FS 235 2006 at 22,0 ft versus Premier Boats SunSation 240 RE / RL 2012 at 24,4 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Premier Boats FS 235 2006 tips the scales at 283 lbs — 261 lbs more than the Premier Boats SunSation 240 RE / RL 2012 at 22 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 175 hp, the Premier Boats FS 235 2006 has a 60-hp advantage over the Premier Boats SunSation 240 RE / RL 2012's 115-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 FS 235 2006 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Premier Boats SunSation 240 RE / RL 2012 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Premier Boats FS 235 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats FS 235 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Premier Boats SunSation 240 RE / RL 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.