Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats 250 Grand Majestic ES 2005 vs Premier Boats Explorer 221 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats 250 Grand Majestic ES 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 250 Grand Majestic ES 2005 at 24,0 ft versus Premier Boats Explorer 221 2007 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Premier Boats 250 Grand Majestic ES 2005 tips the scales at 245 lbs — 224 lbs more than the Premier Boats Explorer 221 2007 at 21 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 Explorer 221 2007 tops out at 115 hp. Engine specs for the Premier Boats 250 Grand Majestic ES 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 250 Grand Majestic ES 2005 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Premier Boats Explorer 221 2007 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Premier Boats 250 Grand Majestic ES 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats 250 Grand Majestic ES 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 24,0 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 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePremier Boats
MakePremier Boats
Model250 Grand Majestic ES
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 - Detail2,100 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,450 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - Detail1,700 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,100 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - kg1111.3
Weight - kg952.54
Weight - lbs.245
Weight - lbs.21
Length [deck]24 ft. 0 in
Length [deck]20 ft. 6 in
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches9
Length - Inches2
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters7.54
Length overall - Meters6.76
Length overall - Inches297
Length overall - Inches266
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameter25 in
Tube gauge.09
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard140 hp (2 tubes) 200 hp (3 tubes) 225 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 - Gal3
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 capacity2,555 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,630 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum capacity1,950 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,206 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum people14
Maximum people1
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.090 gauge (with 0.100 nosecones)
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon