Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats 210 Legend ES 2005 vs Premier Boats Cast-A-Way 221 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats 210 Legend ES 2005 vs Premier Boats Cast-A-Way 221 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 210 Legend ES 2005 at 20,0 ft versus Premier Boats Cast-A-Way 221 2008 at 21,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Premier Boats 210 Legend ES 2005 tips the scales at 2 200 lbs - 550 lbs more than the Premier Boats Cast-A-Way 221 2008 at 1 650 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 Cast-A-Way 221 2008 tops out at 125 hp. Engine specs for the Premier Boats 210 Legend ES 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 Cast-A-Way 221 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Premier Boats 210 Legend ES 2005 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Premier Boats Cast-A-Way 221 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats Cast-A-Way 221 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 12 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Premier Boats 210 Legend ES 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePremier Boats
MakePremier Boats
Model210 Legend ES
ModelCast-A-Way 221
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 - Detail1,800 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,200 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - Detail1,350 lbs. (2 tubes) 1,650 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - kg997.9
Weight - kg748.43
Weight - lbs.2200
Weight - lbs.1650
Length [deck]20 ft. 0 in.
Length [deck]21 ft. 0 in.
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet21
Length - Inches9
Length - Inches4
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 9 in.
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 4 in.
Length overall - Meters6.32
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Inches249
Length overall - Inches256
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in.
Tube diameter25 in.
Tube gauge0.08
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard90 hp (2 tubes) 150 hp (3 25 in. tubes)
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 - Gal30
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max125 hp (2 tubes) 175 hp (3 tubes) 200 hp (PTX)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,950 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,206 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum capacity2,400 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,875 lbs. (3 tubes) 3,400 lbs. (PTX)
Maximum people10
Maximum people12 (2 tubes) 14 (3 tubes) 16 (PTX)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.090 gauge (with 0.100 nosecones)
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon