Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats Sport Dek FS 210 2005 vs Premier Boats SunSation 180 RE 2012: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats Sport Dek FS 210 2005 vs Premier Boats SunSation 180 RE 2012 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 FS 210 2005 at 20,0 ft versus Premier Boats SunSation 180 RE 2012 at 18,4 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Premier Boats Sport Dek FS 210 2005 tips the scales at 2 450 lbs - 700 lbs more than the Premier Boats SunSation 180 RE 2012 at 1 750 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 SunSation 180 RE 2012 tops out at 60 hp. Engine specs for the Premier Boats Sport Dek FS 210 2005 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Premier Boats Sport Dek FS 210 2005 carries 30 gallons versus 20 gallons in the Premier Boats SunSation 180 RE 2012. 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 Sport Dek FS 210 2005 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Premier Boats SunSation 180 RE 2012 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Premier Boats Sport Dek FS 210 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats Sport Dek FS 210 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 20,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Premier Boats SunSation 180 RE 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePremier Boats
MakePremier Boats
ModelSport Dek FS 210
ModelSunSation 180 RE
Model Year2005
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail2,450 lbs.
Weight - Detail1,500 lbs. (2 - 23 in.) 1,650 lbs. (2 - 25 in.) 1,750 lbs. (3 - 30 in. PTX)
Weight - kg1111.3
Weight - kg793.79
Weight - lbs.2450
Weight - lbs.1750
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet18.42
Length - Inches9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 9 in.
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in.
Length overall - Meters6.32
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Inches249
Length overall - Inches221
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]17 ft.
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard150 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Gal30
Fuel tank capacity - Gal20
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max60 hp (2 - 23 in. tubes) 75 hp (2 - 25 in. tubes) 110 hp (3 - 30 in. PTX)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,418 lbs.
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs. (2 - 23 in. tubes) 1,715 lbs. (2 - 25 in. tubes) 2,050 lbs. (3 - 30 in. PTX)
Maximum people10
Maximum people7 (2 - 23 in. tubes) 9 (2 - 25 in. tubes) 10 (3 - 30 in. PTX)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter23 in. 25 in. (upgrade)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2 or 3