Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats SunSation 225 RE 2006 vs Premier Boats SunSation LTD 200 RE 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats SunSation 225 RE 2006 vs Premier Boats SunSation LTD 200 RE 2011 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 SunSation 225 RE 2006 at 22,0 ft versus Premier Boats SunSation LTD 200 RE 2011 at 20,3 ft. At 235 lbs and 235 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 120 hp, the Premier Boats SunSation 225 RE 2006 has a 30-hp advantage over the Premier Boats SunSation LTD 200 RE 2011's 90-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Premier Boats SunSation 225 RE 2006 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Premier Boats SunSation LTD 200 RE 2011 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Premier Boats SunSation 225 RE 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats SunSation 225 RE 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Premier Boats SunSation LTD 200 RE 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePremier Boats
MakePremier Boats
ModelSunSation 225 RE
ModelSunSation LTD 200 RE
Model Year2006
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail1,880 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,350 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - Detail1,800 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,200 lbs. (3 tubes / 30 in. PTX) 2,350 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Weight - kg1065.94
Weight - kg1065.94
Weight - lbs.235
Weight - lbs.235
Length [deck]22 ft. 0 in
Length [deck]19 ft
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet20.33
Length - Inches9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters6.93
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Inches273
Length overall - Inches244
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameter25 in
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2 or 3
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max120 hp (2 tubes) 175 hp (3 tubes)
Engine max90 hp (2 tubes) 125 hp (3 tubes / 30 in. PTX) 175 hp (36 in. PTX)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,169 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,347 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum capacity2,150 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,500 lbs. (3 tubes / 30 in. PTX) 2,750 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Maximum people12
Maximum people11 (2 tubes) 12 (3 tubes) 15 (36 in. PTX)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon