Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats Grand Majestic LTD 310 2009 vs Premier Boats Sport Dek CL 235 2005: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats Grand Majestic LTD 310 2009 vs Premier Boats Sport Dek CL 235 2005 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 LTD 310 2009 measures 31,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 9,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Premier Boats Sport Dek CL 235 2005 at 22,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Premier Boats Grand Majestic LTD 310 2009 tips the scales at 3 700 lbs - 870 lbs more than the Premier Boats Sport Dek CL 235 2005 at 2 830 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 Premier Boats Grand Majestic LTD 310 2009 carries a rated maximum of 150 hp. Engine data for the Premier Boats Sport Dek CL 235 2005 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 30 gal and 30 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Premier Boats Grand Majestic LTD 310 2009 is rated for 20 passengers, while the Premier Boats Sport Dek CL 235 2005 caps at 12. 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 310 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats Grand Majestic LTD 310 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 20 passengers and at 31,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Premier Boats Sport Dek CL 235 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePremier Boats
MakePremier Boats
ModelGrand Majestic LTD 310
ModelSport Dek CL 235
Model Year2009
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail3,150 lbs. (2 tubes) 3,500 lbs. (3 tubes) 3,700 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Weight - Detail2,830 lbs.
Weight - kg1678.29
Weight - kg1283.67
Weight - lbs.3700
Weight - lbs.2830
Length [deck]31 ft. 0 in.
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet31
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches9
Length overall - Detail31 ft. 4 in.
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 9 in.
Length overall - Meters9.55
Length overall - Meters6.93
Length overall - Inches376
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 diameternot available
Number of tubes2 or 3
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (standard)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal30
Fuel tank capacity - Gal30
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp (2 tubes) 350 hp (3 tubes / 30 in. PTX) 350 hp (36 in. PTX) 500 hp (Twin 36 in. PTX)
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard175 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity3,450 lbs. (2 tubes) 3,950 lbs. (3 tubes) 4,700 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Maximum capacity1,692 lbs.
Maximum people20 (2 tubes) 22 (3 tubes) 24 (36 in. PTX)
Maximum people12