The Premier Boats Alante 231 2006 vs Premier Boats Legend 210 RE 2006 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 Alante 231 2006 measures 24,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Premier Boats Legend 210 RE 2006 at 20,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Premier Boats Alante 231 2006 tips the scales at 2 350 lbs - 150 lbs more than the Premier Boats Legend 210 RE 2006 at 2 200 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 120 hp for the Premier Boats Alante 231 2006 and 100 hp for the Premier Boats Legend 210 RE 2006. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Premier Boats Alante 231 2006 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Premier Boats Legend 210 RE 2006 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 Alante 231 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats Alante 231 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 12 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Premier Boats Legend 210 RE 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.