Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats 25 Legend Sport Dek 2004 vs Premier Boats Gemini 221 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats 25 Legend Sport Dek 2004 vs Premier Boats Gemini 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 25 Legend Sport Dek 2004 at 24,0 ft versus Premier Boats Gemini 221 2012 at 22,4 ft. At 283 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 Gemini 221 2012 tops out at 90 hp. Engine specs for the Premier Boats 25 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 25 Legend Sport Dek 2004 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Premier Boats Gemini 221 2012 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 25 Legend Sport Dek 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats 25 Legend Sport Dek 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Premier Boats Gemini 221 2012 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
Model25 Legend Sport Dek
ModelGemini 221
Model Year2004
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail2,830 lbs
Weight - Detail1,850 lbs. (2 - 23 in. tubes) 1,950 lbs. (2 - 25 in. tubes) 2,050 lbs. (3 tubes - 30 in. PTX)
Weight - kg1283.67
Weight - kg929.86
Weight - lbs.283
Weight - lbs.205
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet22.42
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters7.47
Length overall - Meters6.83
Length overall - Inches294
Length overall - Inches269
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]21 ft
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in
Tube diameter23 in. 25 in. (upgrade)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2 or 3
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard200 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail27 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters102.21
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal27
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max90 hp (2 - 23 in. tubes) 115 hp (2 - 25 in. tubes) 150 hp (3 tubes - 30 in. PTX)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,833 lbs
Maximum capacity1,950 lbs. (2 - 23 in. tubes) 2,245 lbs. (2 - 25 in. tubes) 2,665 lbs. (3 tubes - 30 in. PTX)
Maximum people13
Maximum people10 (2 - 23 in. tubes) 11 (2 - 25 in. tubes) 14 (3 tubes - 30 in. PTX)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon