The Premier Boats 21 Legend Sport Dek 2004 vs Premier Boats 240 Explorer 2005 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Premier Boats 240 Explorer 2005 measures 23,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 21,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Premier Boats 21 Legend Sport Dek 2004 at 2,0 feet (2004). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Premier Boats 240 Explorer 2005 tips the scales at 2 375 lbs — 2 130 lbs less than the Premier Boats 21 Legend Sport Dek 2004 at 245 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Premier Boats 240 Explorer 2005 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Premier Boats 21 Legend Sport Dek 2004 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Premier Boats 240 Explorer 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats 240 Explorer 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Premier Boats 21 Legend Sport Dek 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.