Both the Premier Boats Grand Majestic 235 2008 and the Premier Boats Solaris RF 240 2012 are pontoon designs, both built in aluminium, so 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 Grand Majestic 235 2008 at 23,0 ft versus Premier Boats Solaris RF 240 2012 at 24,4 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Premier Boats Solaris RF 240 2012 tips the scales at 2 950 lbs - 670 lbs less than the Premier Boats Grand Majestic 235 2008 at 2 280 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 150 hp for the Premier Boats Grand Majestic 235 2008 and 150 hp for the Premier Boats Solaris RF 240 2012. 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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Premier Boats Grand Majestic 235 2008 carries 30 gallons versus 23 gallons in the Premier Boats Solaris RF 240 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

Both boats are rated for 13 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.