Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats Explorer 221 2006 vs Premier Boats Grand Majestic LTD 275 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats Explorer 221 2006 vs Premier Boats Grand Majestic LTD 275 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Premier Boats Grand Majestic LTD 275 2009 measures 27,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Premier Boats Explorer 221 2006 at 22,0 feet (2006). At 21 lbs and 36 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 150 hp, the Premier Boats Grand Majestic LTD 275 2009 has a 50-hp advantage over the Premier Boats Explorer 221 2006's 100-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Premier Boats Grand Majestic LTD 275 2009 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Premier Boats Explorer 221 2006 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Premier Boats Grand Majestic LTD 275 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats Grand Majestic LTD 275 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 27,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Premier Boats Explorer 221 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePremier Boats
MakePremier Boats
ModelExplorer 221
ModelGrand Majestic LTD 275
Model Year2006
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail1,700 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,100 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - Detail3,000 lbs. (2 tubes) 3,450 lbs. (3 tubes) 3,600 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Weight - kg952.54
Weight - kg1632.93
Weight - lbs.21
Weight - lbs.36
Length [deck]20 ft. 0 in
Length [deck]27 ft. 0 in
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet27
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters8.33
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches328
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameter25 in
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2 or 3
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max100 hp (2 tubes) 150 hp (3 tubes)
Engine max150 hp (2 tubes) 300 hp (3 tubes / 30 in. PTX) 350 hp (36 in. PTX) 400 hp (Twin 36 in. PTX)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (standard)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,950 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,206 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum capacity2,860 lbs. (2 tubes) 3,400 lbs. (3 tubes) 3,950 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Maximum people11
Maximum people16 (2 tubes) 18 (3 tubes) 20 (36 in. PTX)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness.090 gauge (.100 nosecone)
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon