Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats SunSation LTD 250 RE 2009 vs Premier Boats SunSation LTD 250 RE 2010: A Close Look at Two Pontoon Boats
Both the Premier Boats SunSation LTD 250 RE 2009 and the Premier Boats SunSation LTD 250 RE 2010 are pontoon designs, both built in aluminium, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Premier Boats SunSation LTD 250 RE 2009 at 24,0 ft versus Premier Boats SunSation LTD 250 RE 2010 at 25,0 ft. At 2 950 lbs and 2 950 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 150 hp for the Premier Boats SunSation LTD 250 RE 2009 and 150 hp for the Premier Boats SunSation LTD 250 RE 2010. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 30 gal and 30 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Both boats are rated for 14 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.
One place where both boats are genuinely identical is tube construction: both run 23 aluminum tubes at 25" diameter. That shared spec means stability and buoyancy characteristics are closely matched - the ride difference you'll feel between them comes primarily from deck length, weight distribution, and motor choice.
Bottom line: The Premier Boats SunSation LTD 250 RE 2009 and Premier Boats SunSation LTD 250 RE 2010 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
ModelSunSation LTD 250 RE
ModelSunSation LTD 250 RE
Model Year2009
Model Year2010
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail2,400 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,800 lbs. (3 tubes) 2,950 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Weight - Detail2,400 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,800 lbs. (3 tubes) 2,950 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Weight - kg1338.1
Weight - kg1338.1
Weight - lbs.2950
Weight - lbs.2950
Length [deck]24 ft. 0 in.
Length [deck]24 ft. 0 in.
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet25
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 4 in.
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Meters7.42
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches292
Length overall - Inches300
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness.090 gauge (with .100 nosecones)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in.
Tube diameter25 in.
Number of tubes2 or 3
Number of tubes2 or 3
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal30
Fuel tank capacity - Gal30
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp (2 tubes) 250 hp (3 tubes) 300 hp (36 in. PTX)
Engine max150 hp (2 tubes) 250 hp (3 tubes) 300 hp (36 in. PTX)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,600 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,950 lbs. (3 tubes) 3,950 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Maximum capacity2,600 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,950 lbs. (3 tubes) 3,950 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Maximum people14 (2 tubes) 15 (3 tubes) 17 (36 in. PTX)
Maximum people14 (2 tubes) 15 (3 tubes) 17 (36 in. PTX)