Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats Sport Dek FS 235 2005 vs Premier Boats SunSation FS LTD 235 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats Sport Dek FS 235 2005 vs Premier Boats SunSation FS LTD 235 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 FS 235 2005 at 22,0 ft versus Premier Boats SunSation FS LTD 235 2008 at 23,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Premier Boats Sport Dek FS 235 2005 tips the scales at 1 692 lbs — 1 666 lbs more than the Premier Boats SunSation FS LTD 235 2008 at 26 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 FS LTD 235 2008 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Premier Boats Sport Dek FS 235 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Premier Boats SunSation FS LTD 235 2008 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Premier Boats Sport Dek FS 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 SunSation FS LTD 235 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats SunSation FS LTD 235 2008 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 Sport Dek FS 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
ModelSport Dek FS 235
ModelSunSation FS LTD 235
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 - Detail1,692 lbs
Weight - Detail1,975 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,600 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - kg767.48
Weight - kg1179.34
Weight - lbs.1692
Weight - lbs.26
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet23
Length - Inches9
Length - Inches4
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters6.93
Length overall - Meters7.11
Length overall - Inches273
Length overall - Inches28
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]23 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 max150 hp (2 tubes) 225 hp (3 tubes/30 in. PTX)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,551 lbs
Maximum capacity2,600 lbs. (2 tubes) 3,025 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum people12
Maximum people13 (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