Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats 23 Legend Sport Dek 2004 vs Premier Boats Boundary Waters 275 RE 2011: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats 23 Legend Sport Dek 2004 vs Premier Boats Boundary Waters 275 RE 2011 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 Boundary Waters 275 RE 2011 measures 27,3 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 5,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Premier Boats 23 Legend Sport Dek 2004 at 22,0 feet (2004). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Premier Boats Boundary Waters 275 RE 2011 tips the scales at 3 900 lbs - 1 070 lbs less than the Premier Boats 23 Legend Sport Dek 2004 at 2 830 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 Boundary Waters 275 RE 2011 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Premier Boats 23 Legend Sport Dek 2004 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 Boundary Waters 275 RE 2011 is rated for 17 passengers, while the Premier Boats 23 Legend Sport Dek 2004 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Premier Boats Boundary Waters 275 RE 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats Boundary Waters 275 RE 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 17 passengers and at 27,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Premier Boats 23 Legend Sport Dek 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePremier Boats
MakePremier Boats
Model23 Legend Sport Dek
ModelBoundary Waters 275 RE
Model Year2004
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beam10.17 ft.
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.1
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches122.04
Weight - Detail2,830 lbs.
Weight - Detail3,250 lbs. (2 tubes) 3,750 lbs. (3 tubes / 30 in. PTX) 3,900 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Weight - kg1283.67
Weight - kg1769.01
Weight - lbs.2830
Weight - lbs.3900
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet27.33
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 6 in.
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 4 in.
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Meters8.33
Length overall - Inches270
Length overall - Inches328
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]27 ft.
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in.
Tube diameter27 in.
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2 or 3
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard175 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp (2 tubes) 300 hp (3 tubes / 30 in. PTX) 350 / 600 hp (36 in. PTX / PTX twin)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,551 lbs.
Maximum capacity3,300 lbs. (2 tubes) 3,900 lbs. (3 tubes / 30 in. PTX) 4,200 / 4,600 lbs. (36 in. PTX / PTX twin)
Maximum people12
Maximum people17 (2 tubes) 20 (3 tubes) 22 (PTX)
Headnot available
HeadPorta Potti
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon