Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats 225 Legend RE 2005 vs Premier Boats Cast-A-Way 221 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats 225 Legend RE 2005 vs Premier Boats Cast-A-Way 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Premier Boats 225 Legend RE 2005 at 22,0 ft versus Premier Boats Cast-A-Way 221 2012 at 22,4 ft. At 235 lbs and 205 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 Cast-A-Way 221 2012 tops out at 115 hp. Engine specs for the Premier Boats 225 Legend RE 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Premier Boats Cast-A-Way 221 2012 carries 27 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Premier Boats 225 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 225 Legend RE 2005 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Premier Boats Cast-A-Way 221 2012 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Premier Boats 225 Legend RE 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats 225 Legend RE 2005 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 Cast-A-Way 221 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePremier Boats
MakePremier Boats
Model225 Legend RE
ModelCast-A-Way 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 - Detail1,980 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,350 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - Detail1,950 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,050 lbs. (3 tubes / 30 in. PTX)
Weight - kg1065.94
Weight - kg929.86
Weight - lbs.235
Weight - lbs.205
Length [deck]22 ft. 0 in
Length [deck]21 ft
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet22.42
Length - Inches9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters6.93
Length overall - Meters6.83
Length overall - Inches273
Length overall - Inches269
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameter25 in
Tube gauge.09
Tube gaugenot available
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2 or 3
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard120 hp (2 tubes) 175 hp (3 tubes) 200 hp (PTX)
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 max115 hp (2 tubes) 150 hp (3 tubes / 30 in. PTX)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,272 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,347 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum capacity2,245 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,665 lbs. (3 tubes / 30 in. PTX)
Maximum people12
Maximum people11 (2 tubes) 14 (3 tubes)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon