Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats 210 SunSation RE 2005 vs Premier Boats Explorer 201 2012: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats 210 SunSation RE 2005 vs Premier Boats Explorer 201 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Premier Boats 210 SunSation RE 2005 at 20,0 ft versus Premier Boats Explorer 201 2012 at 20,4 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Premier Boats 210 SunSation RE 2005 tips the scales at 2 100 lbs - 200 lbs more than the Premier Boats Explorer 201 2012 at 1 900 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 2012 tops out at 75 hp. Engine specs for the Premier Boats 210 SunSation 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 SunSation RE 2005 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Premier Boats Explorer 201 2012 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 RE 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats 210 SunSation 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 2012 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 RE
ModelExplorer 201
Model Year2005
Model Year2012
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 - 23 in. tubes) 1,820 lbs. (2 - 25 in. tubes) 1,900 lbs. (3 tubes - 30 in. PTX)
Weight - kg952.54
Weight - kg861.82
Weight - lbs.2100
Weight - lbs.1900
Length [deck]20 ft. 0 in.
Length [deck]19 ft.
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet20.42
Length - Inches9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 9 in.
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 5 in.
Length overall - Meters6.32
Length overall - Meters6.22
Length overall - Inches249
Length overall - Inches245
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in.
Tube diameter23 in. 25 in. (upgrade)
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 - Detail27 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters102.21
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal27
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max75 hp (2 - 23 in. tubes) 80 hp (2 - 25 in. tubes) 125 hp (3 tubes - 30 in. PTX)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,950 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,206 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum capacity1,750 lbs. (2 - 23 in. tubes) 1,750 lbs. (2 - 25 in. tubes) 2,360 lbs. (3 tubes - 30 in. PTX)
Maximum people10
Maximum people8 (2 - 23 in. tubes) 10 (2 - 25 in. tubes) 12 (3 tubes - 30 in. PTX)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon