Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats Sport Dek CL 235 2005 vs Premier Boats SunSpree 240 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats Sport Dek CL 235 2005 vs Premier Boats SunSpree 240 2008 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 Sport Dek CL 235 2005 at 22,0 ft versus Premier Boats SunSpree 240 2008 at 23,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Premier Boats Sport Dek CL 235 2005 tips the scales at 283 lbs — 118 lbs more than the Premier Boats SunSpree 240 2008 at 165 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 SunSpree 240 2008 tops out at 125 hp. Engine specs for the Premier Boats Sport Dek CL 235 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
Both boats are rated for 12 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.
Bottom line: The Premier Boats Sport Dek CL 235 2005 and Premier Boats SunSpree 240 2008 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakePremier Boats
MakePremier Boats
ModelSport Dek CL 235
ModelSunSpree 24
Model Year2005
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail2,830 lbs
Weight - Detail1,350 lbs. (2 tubes) 1,650 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - kg1283.67
Weight - kg748.43
Weight - lbs.283
Weight - lbs.165
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet23
Length - Inches9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters6.93
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches273
Length overall - Inches276
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]21 ft. 0 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard175 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max125 hp (2 tubes) 225 hp (3 tubes/30 in. PTX)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,692 lbs
Maximum capacity2,400 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,875 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum people12
Maximum people12 (2 tubes) 14 (3 tubes)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.090 gauge (with 0.100 nosecones)
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2