Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats Cast-A-Way 221 DL 2010 vs Premier Boats CL 235 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats Cast-A-Way 221 DL 2010 vs Premier Boats CL 235 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Premier Boats Cast-A-Way 221 DL 2010 at 22,0 ft versus Premier Boats CL 235 2006 at 22,0 ft. At 245 lbs and 283 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 175 hp, the Premier Boats CL 235 2006 has a 50-hp advantage over the Premier Boats Cast-A-Way 221 DL 2010's 125-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 12 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Premier Boats CL 235 2006 and its 175-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Premier Boats Cast-A-Way 221 DL 2010 with its 125-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakePremier Boats
MakePremier Boats
ModelCast-A-Way 221 DL
ModelCL 235
Model Year201
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail1,950 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,300 lbs. (3 tubes) 2,450 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Weight - Detail2,830 lbs
Weight - kg1111.3
Weight - kg1283.67
Weight - lbs.245
Weight - lbs.283
Length [deck]21 ft. 0 in
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters6.93
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches273
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches9
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameternot available
Number of tubes2 or 3
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max125 hp (2 tubes) 175 hp (3 tubes) 200 hp (36 in. PTX)
Engine max175 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,300 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,675 lbs. (3 tubes / 30 in. PTX) 2,900 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Maximum capacity1,692 lbs
Maximum people12 (2 tubes) 14 (3 tubes) 16 (36 in. PTX)
Maximum people12