Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats 240 Explorer 2005 vs Premier Boats Boundary Waters 310 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats 240 Explorer 2005 vs Premier Boats Boundary Waters 310 2008 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 310 2008 measures 31,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 8,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Premier Boats 240 Explorer 2005 at 23,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Premier Boats 240 Explorer 2005 tips the scales at 2 375 lbs — 2 319 lbs more than the Premier Boats Boundary Waters 310 2008 at 56 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 310 2008 tops out at 200 hp. Engine specs for the Premier Boats 240 Explorer 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 Boundary Waters 310 2008 is rated for 21 passengers, while the Premier Boats 240 Explorer 2005 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 310 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats Boundary Waters 310 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 21 passengers and at 31,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Premier Boats 240 Explorer 2005 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
Model240 Explorer
ModelBoundary Waters 31
Model Year2005
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam10 ft. 2 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.1
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches122
Weight - Detail1,850 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,375 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - Detail2,850 lbs. (2 tubes) 3,600 lbs. (3 tubes) With Sky Dek (3 tubes): 5,600 lbs
Weight - kg1077.28
Weight - kg2540.12
Weight - lbs.2375
Weight - lbs.56
Length [deck]22 ft. 7 in
Length [deck]31 ft. 0 in
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet31
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches4
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail31 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters7.16
Length overall - Meters9.55
Length overall - Inches282
Length overall - Inches376
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in
Tube diameter27 in
Tube gauge.08
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard120 hp (2 tubes) 175 hp (3 25 in. tubes)
Engine/s standardnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (2 tube)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max200 hp (2 tubes) 250 hp (3 tubes/30 in. PTX) 350 hp (36 in. PTX) 600 hp (Twin PTX)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,272 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,347 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum capacity4,050 lbs. (2 tubes) 4,650 lbs. (3 tubes) 5,200 lbs. (PTX)
Maximum people12
Maximum people21 (2 tubes) 23 (3 tubes) 25 (PTX)
Headnot available
HeadPorta Potti
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.090 gauge (with 0.100 nosecones)
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon