Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats 250 Legend RE 2005 vs Premier Boats Explorer 241 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats 250 Legend RE 2005 vs Premier Boats Explorer 241 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Premier Boats 250 Legend RE 2005 at 24,0 ft versus Premier Boats Explorer 241 2009 at 24,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Premier Boats 250 Legend RE 2005 tips the scales at 245 lbs — 216 lbs more than the Premier Boats Explorer 241 2009 at 29 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 241 2009 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Premier Boats 250 Legend 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 250 Legend RE 2005 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Premier Boats Explorer 241 2009 caps at 13. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Premier Boats 250 Legend RE 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats 250 Legend RE 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 241 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 13 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePremier Boats
MakePremier Boats
Model250 Legend RE
ModelExplorer 241
Model Year2005
Model Year2009
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 - Detail2,250 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,750 lbs. (3 tubes) 2,900 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Weight - kg1111.3
Weight - kg1315.42
Weight - lbs.245
Weight - lbs.29
Length [deck]24 ft. 0 in
Length [deck]23 ft. 0 in
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet24
Length - Inches9
Length - Inches4
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters7.54
Length overall - Meters7.42
Length overall - Inches297
Length overall - Inches292
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameter25 in
Tube gauge.09
Tube gaugenot available
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2 or 3
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 max150 hp (2 tubes) 225 hp (3 tubes) 250 hp (36 in. PTX)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,555 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,630 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum capacity2,450 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,850 lbs. (3 tubes) 3,250 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Maximum people14
Maximum people13 (2 tubes) 15 (3 tubes) 17 (36 in. PTX)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness.090 gauge (with .100 nosecones)
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon