Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats 235 Grand Majestic RE 2005 vs Premier Boats Explorer 221 2007: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats 235 Grand Majestic RE 2005 vs Premier Boats Explorer 221 2007 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 235 Grand Majestic RE 2005 at 23,0 ft versus Premier Boats Explorer 221 2007 at 22,0 ft. At 2 200 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 221 2007 tops out at 115 hp. Engine specs for the Premier Boats 235 Grand Majestic 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 235 Grand Majestic RE 2005 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Premier Boats Explorer 221 2007 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 235 Grand Majestic RE 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats 235 Grand Majestic RE 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 13 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Premier Boats Explorer 221 2007 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
Model235 Grand Majestic RE
ModelExplorer 221
Model Year2005
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail2,000 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,200 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - Detail1,700 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,100 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - kg997.9
Weight - kg952.54
Weight - lbs.2200
Weight - lbs.2100
Length [deck]22 ft. 8 in.
Length [deck]20 ft. 6 in.
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches5
Length - Inches2
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 5 in.
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 2 in.
Length overall - Meters7.14
Length overall - Meters6.76
Length overall - Inches281
Length overall - Inches266
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in.
Tube diameter25 in.
Tube gauge0.09
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard135 hp (2 tubes) 200 hp (3 tubes) 200 hp (PTX)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal30
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max115 hp (2 tubes) 175 hp (3 tubes)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,413 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,488 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum capacity1,950 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,206 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum people13
Maximum people10
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.090 gauge (with 0.100 nosecones)
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon