The Premier Boats S-Series 250 RF 2011 vs Premier Boats Sport Dek CL 250 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Premier Boats S-Series 250 RF 2011 at 26,3 ft versus Premier Boats Sport Dek CL 250 2005 at 24,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Premier Boats Sport Dek CL 250 2005 tips the scales at 295 lbs — 263 lbs less than the Premier Boats S-Series 250 RF 2011 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 Premier Boats S-Series 250 RF 2011 carries a rated maximum of 250 hp. Engine data for the Premier Boats Sport Dek CL 250 2005 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Premier Boats S-Series 250 RF 2011 carries 29 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Premier Boats Sport Dek CL 250 2005. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Premier Boats S-Series 250 RF 2011 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Premier Boats Sport Dek CL 250 2005 caps at 13. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Premier Boats S-Series 250 RF 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats S-Series 250 RF 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 26,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Premier Boats Sport Dek CL 250 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 13 that costs less to run day-to-day.