Both the Premier Boats Grand Majestic 235 2009 and the Premier Boats S-Series 235 2007 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 2009 at 23,0 ft versus Premier Boats S-Series 235 2007 at 23,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Premier Boats Grand Majestic 235 2009 tips the scales at 3 150 lbs - 800 lbs more than the Premier Boats S-Series 235 2007 at 2 350 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 200 hp, the Premier Boats S-Series 235 2007 has a 50-hp advantage over the Premier Boats Grand Majestic 235 2009's 150-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 30 gal and 29 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
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.
Both are 23-tube and 3-tube pontoon designs respectively. Tube diameter and gauge affect stability and load capacity - more so than most buyers realize when comparing on paper.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Premier Boats S-Series 235 2007 and its 200-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Premier Boats Grand Majestic 235 2009 with its 150-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.