Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats 210 SunSation ES 2005 vs Premier Boats Explorer 201 2010: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats 210 SunSation ES 2005 vs Premier Boats Explorer 201 2010 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 SunSation ES 2005 at 20,0 ft versus Premier Boats Explorer 201 2010 at 20,0 ft. At 2 100 lbs and 2 100 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class - either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Premier Boats Explorer 201 2010 tops out at 75 hp. Engine specs for the Premier Boats 210 SunSation 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 210 SunSation ES 2005 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Premier Boats Explorer 201 2010 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 SunSation ES 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats 210 SunSation ES 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 2010 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 SunSation ES
ModelExplorer 201
Model Year2005
Model Year2010
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 2 in.
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches98
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail1,700 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,100 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - Detail1,600 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,100 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - kg952.54
Weight - kg952.54
Weight - lbs.2100
Weight - lbs.2100
Length [deck]20 ft. 0 in.
Length [deck]19 ft. 0 in.
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet20
Length - Inches9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 9 in.
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Meters6.32
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches249
Length overall - Inches240
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in.
Tube diameter23 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
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max75 hp (2 tubes) 125 hp (3 tubes)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,950 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,265 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,375 lbs. (3 tubes / 30 in. PTX)
Maximum people10
Maximum people8 (2 tubes) 12 (3 tubes)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon