Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats 275 Grand Majestic RE 2005 vs Premier Boats Explorer 221 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats 275 Grand Majestic RE 2005 vs Premier Boats Explorer 221 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 275 Grand Majestic RE 2005 measures 27,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Premier Boats Explorer 221 2008 at 21,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Premier Boats Explorer 221 2008 tips the scales at 165 lbs — 134 lbs less than the Premier Boats 275 Grand Majestic RE 2005 at 31 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 2008 tops out at 125 hp. Engine specs for the Premier Boats 275 Grand Majestic 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 275 Grand Majestic RE 2005 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Premier Boats Explorer 221 2008 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 275 Grand Majestic RE 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats 275 Grand Majestic RE 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 27,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Premier Boats Explorer 221 2008 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
Model275 Grand Majestic RE
ModelExplorer 221
Model Year2005
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail2,700 lbs. (2 tubes) 3,100 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - Detail1,350 lbs. (2 tubes) 1,650 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - kg1406.14
Weight - kg748.43
Weight - lbs.31
Weight - lbs.165
Length [deck]27 ft. 0 in
Length [deck]21 ft. 0 in
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet21
Length - Inches5
Length - Inches4
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters8.36
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Inches329
Length overall - Inches256
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameter25 in
Tube gauge.09
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard150 hp (2 tubes) 225 hp (3 tubes) 250 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 max125 hp (2 tubes) 175 hp (3 tubes)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,770 lbs
Maximum capacity2,400 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,875 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum people15
Maximum people12 (2 tubes) 14 (3 tubes)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.090 gauge (with 0.100 nosecones)
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon