Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats Grand Majestic 310 RE 2006 vs Premier Boats SunSation LTD 250 RE 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats Grand Majestic 310 RE 2006 vs Premier Boats SunSation LTD 250 RE 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Premier Boats Grand Majestic 310 RE 2006 measures 31,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 7,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Premier Boats SunSation LTD 250 RE 2009 at 24,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Premier Boats SunSation LTD 250 RE 2009 tips the scales at 295 lbs — 263 lbs less than the Premier Boats Grand Majestic 310 RE 2006 at 32 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 250 hp, the Premier Boats Grand Majestic 310 RE 2006 has a 100-hp advantage over the Premier Boats SunSation LTD 250 RE 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 310 RE 2006 is rated for 23 passengers, while the Premier Boats SunSation LTD 250 RE 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 310 RE 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats Grand Majestic 310 RE 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 23 passengers and at 31,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Premier Boats SunSation LTD 250 RE 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
ModelGrand Majestic 310 RE
ModelSunSation LTD 250 RE
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 - Detail2,820 lbs. (2 tubes) 3,200 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - Detail2,400 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,800 lbs. (3 tubes) 2,950 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Weight - kg1451.49
Weight - kg1338.1
Weight - lbs.32
Weight - lbs.295
Length [deck]30 ft. 6 in
Length [deck]24 ft. 0 in
Length - Feet31
Length - Feet24
Length - Inches2
Length - Inches4
Length overall - Detail31 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters9.5
Length overall - Meters7.42
Length overall - Inches374
Length overall - Inches292
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter27 in
Tube diameter25 in
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2 or 3
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max250 hp (2 tubes) 300 hp (3 tubes) 400 hp (PTX)
Engine max150 hp (2 tubes) 250 hp (3 tubes) 300 hp (36 in. PTX)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
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 capacity4,020 lbs. (2 tubes) 4,700 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum capacity2,600 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,950 lbs. (3 tubes) 3,950 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Maximum people23
Maximum people14 (2 tubes) 15 (3 tubes) 17 (36 in. PTX)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness.090 gauge (with .100 nosecones)
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon