Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats Grand Majestic LTD 235 2009 vs Premier Boats SunSation 225 ES 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats Grand Majestic LTD 235 2009 vs Premier Boats SunSation 225 ES 2006 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 Grand Majestic LTD 235 2009 at 23,0 ft versus Premier Boats SunSation 225 ES 2006 at 22,0 ft. At 315 lbs and 235 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Premier Boats Grand Majestic LTD 235 2009 has a 50-hp advantage over the Premier Boats SunSation 225 ES 2006's 100-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 LTD 235 2009 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Premier Boats SunSation 225 ES 2006 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 Grand Majestic LTD 235 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats Grand Majestic LTD 235 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Premier Boats SunSation 225 ES 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePremier Boats
MakePremier Boats
ModelGrand Majestic LTD 235
ModelSunSation 225 ES
Model Year2009
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail2,400 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,900 lbs. (3 tubes) 3,150 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Weight - Detail1,880 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,350 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - kg1428.81
Weight - kg1065.94
Weight - lbs.315
Weight - lbs.235
Length [deck]23 ft. 0 in
Length [deck]22 ft. 0 in
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches9
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Meters7.11
Length overall - Meters6.93
Length overall - Inches28
Length overall - Inches273
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness.090 gauge (.100 nosecone)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameter25 in
Number of tubes2 or 3
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (standard)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp (2 tubes) 225 hp (3 tubes / 30 in. PTX) 250 hp (36 in. PTX)
Engine max100 hp (2 tubes) 175 hp (3 25 in. tubes)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,450 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,850 lbs. (3 tubes) 3,250 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Maximum capacity2,170 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,347 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum people13 (2 tubes) 15 (3 tubes) 17 (36 in. PTX)
Maximum people11