Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats 210 Legend RE 2005 vs Premier Boats Explorer 201 2007: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats 210 Legend RE 2005 vs Premier Boats Explorer 201 2007 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 RE 2005 at 20,0 ft versus Premier Boats Explorer 201 2007 at 20,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Premier Boats 210 Legend RE 2005 tips the scales at 2 200 lbs - 700 lbs more than the Premier Boats Explorer 201 2007 at 1 500 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 Explorer 201 2007 tops out at 75 hp. Engine specs for the Premier Boats 210 Legend RE 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 210 Legend RE 2005 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Premier Boats Explorer 201 2007 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Premier Boats 210 Legend RE 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats 210 Legend RE 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 20,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Premier Boats Explorer 201 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePremier Boats
MakePremier Boats
Model210 Legend RE
ModelExplorer 201
Model Year2005
Model Year2007
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 - Detail1,100 lbs. (2 tubes) 1,500 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - kg997.9
Weight - kg680.39
Weight - lbs.2200
Weight - lbs.1500
Length [deck]20 ft. 0 in.
Length [deck]18 ft. 6 in.
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet20
Length - Inches9
Length - Inches2
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 9 in.
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 2 in.
Length overall - Meters6.32
Length overall - Meters6.15
Length overall - Inches249
Length overall - Inches242
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in.
Tube diameter23 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 max75 hp (2 tubes) 100 hp (3 tubes)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,950 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,206 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs. (2 tubes) 1,960 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum people10
Maximum people8
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.080 gauge (with 0.090 nosecones)
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon