Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats 210 Legend RE 2005 vs Premier Boats SunSation LTD 225 RE 2009: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats 210 Legend RE 2005 vs Premier Boats SunSation LTD 225 RE 2009 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 SunSation LTD 225 RE 2009 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Premier Boats SunSation LTD 225 RE 2009 tips the scales at 2 650 lbs - 450 lbs less than the Premier Boats 210 Legend RE 2005 at 2 200 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 SunSation LTD 225 RE 2009 tops out at 140 hp. Engine specs for the Premier Boats 210 Legend RE 2005 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 30 gal and 30 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Premier Boats SunSation LTD 225 RE 2009 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Premier Boats 210 Legend RE 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 SunSation LTD 225 RE 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats SunSation LTD 225 RE 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 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 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePremier Boats
MakePremier Boats
Model210 Legend RE
ModelSunSation LTD 225 RE
Model Year2005
Model Year2009
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 - Detail2,050 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,500 lbs. (3 tubes) 2,650 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Weight - kg997.9
Weight - kg1202.02
Weight - lbs.2200
Weight - lbs.2650
Length [deck]20 ft. 0 in.
Length [deck]22 ft. 0 in.
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches9
Length - Inches4
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 9 in.
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 4 in.
Length overall - Meters6.32
Length overall - Meters6.81
Length overall - Inches249
Length overall - Inches268
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in.
Tube diameter25 in.
Tube gauge0.08
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 - Detail30 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal30
Fuel tank capacity - Gal30
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max140 hp (2 tubes) 200 hp (3 tubes) 225 hp (36 in. PTX)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,950 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,206 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum capacity2,400 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,750 lbs. (3 tubes) 3,150 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Maximum people10
Maximum people12 (2 tubes) 14 (3 tubes) 16 (36 in. PTX)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness.090 gauge (with .100 nosecones)
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon