Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats 235 Legend ES 2005 vs Premier Boats Boundary Waters 275 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats 235 Legend ES 2005 vs Premier Boats Boundary Waters 275 2009 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 2009 measures 27,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Premier Boats 235 Legend ES 2005 at 23,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Premier Boats Boundary Waters 275 2009 tips the scales at 375 lbs — 140 lbs less than the Premier Boats 235 Legend ES 2005 at 235 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 2009 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Premier Boats 235 Legend ES 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 3 gal and 3 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Premier Boats Boundary Waters 275 2009 is rated for 17 passengers, while the Premier Boats 235 Legend ES 2005 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 Boundary Waters 275 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats Boundary Waters 275 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 17 passengers and at 27,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Premier Boats 235 Legend ES 2005 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
Model235 Legend ES
ModelBoundary Waters 275
Model Year2005
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam10 ft. 2 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.1
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches122
Weight - Detail1,980 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,350 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - Detail3,250 lbs. (2 tubes) 3,750 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - kg1065.94
Weight - kg1700.97
Weight - lbs.235
Weight - lbs.375
Length [deck]22 ft. 8 in
Length [deck]27 ft. 0 in
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet27
Length - Inches5
Length - Inches4
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters7.14
Length overall - Meters8.33
Length overall - Inches281
Length overall - Inches328
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameter27 in
Tube gauge.09
Tube gaugenot available
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2 or 3
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 - Detail30 gal. (standard)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp (2 tubes) 300 hp (3 tubes / 30 in. PTX) 350 hp (36 in. PTX) 500 hp (Twin 36 in. PTX)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,413 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,488 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum capacity3,300 lbs. (2 tubes) 3,900 lbs. (3 tubes) 4,200 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Maximum people11
Maximum people17 (2 tubes) 20 (3 tubes) 22 (36 in. PTX)
Headnot available
HeadPorta Potti
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness.090 gauge (.100 nosecone)
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon