When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Premier Boats Explorer 221 2013 and the Premier Boats Legend 210 RE 2007 are pontoon designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Premier Boats Explorer 221 2013 measures 22,4 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 20,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Premier Boats Legend 210 RE 2007 at 2,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Premier Boats Explorer 221 2013 tips the scales at 205 lbs — 183 lbs more than the Premier Boats Legend 210 RE 2007 at 22 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 — 115 hp for the Premier Boats Explorer 221 2013 and 115 hp for the Premier Boats Legend 210 RE 2007. 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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Premier Boats Explorer 221 2013 carries 28 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Premier Boats Legend 210 RE 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

Both boats are rated for 11 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.