Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats 210 Legend RE 2005 vs Premier Boats Explorer 221 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats 210 Legend RE 2005 vs Premier Boats Explorer 221 2012 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 Explorer 221 2012 measures 22,4 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 20,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Premier Boats 210 Legend RE 2005 at 2,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Premier Boats Explorer 221 2012 tips the scales at 205 lbs — 183 lbs less than the Premier Boats 210 Legend RE 2005 at 22 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 221 2012 tops out at 90 hp. Engine specs for the Premier Boats 210 Legend RE 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Premier Boats Explorer 221 2012 carries 27 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Premier Boats 210 Legend RE 2005. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Premier Boats Explorer 221 2012 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Premier Boats 210 Legend RE 2005 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 Explorer 221 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats Explorer 221 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 22,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Premier Boats 210 Legend RE 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePremier Boats
MakePremier Boats
Model210 Legend RE
ModelExplorer 221
Model Year2005
Model Year2012
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 - Detail1,850 lbs. (2 - 23 in. tubes) 1,950 lbs. (2 - 25 in. tubes) 2,050 lbs. (3 tubes - 30 in. PTX)
Weight - kg997.9
Weight - kg929.86
Weight - lbs.22
Weight - lbs.205
Length [deck]20 ft. 0 in
Length [deck]21 ft
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet22.42
Length - Inches9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters6.32
Length overall - Meters6.83
Length overall - Inches249
Length overall - Inches269
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in
Tube diameter23 in. 25 in. (upgrade)
Tube gauge.08
Tube gaugenot available
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2 or 3
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 - Detail27 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters102.21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal27
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max90 hp (2 - 23 in. tubes) 115 hp (2 - 25 in. tubes) 150 hp (3 tubes - 30 in. PTX)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,950 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,206 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum capacity1,950 lbs. (2 - 23 in. tubes) 2,245 lbs. (2 - 25 in. tubes) 2,665 lbs. (3 tubes - 30 in. PTX)
Maximum people1
Maximum people10 (2 - 23 in. tubes) 11 (2 - 25 in. tubes) 14 (3 tubes - 30 in. PTX)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon