Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats Explorer 241 2006 vs Premier Boats Grand Majestic LTD 225 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats Explorer 241 2006 vs Premier Boats Grand Majestic LTD 225 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Premier Boats Explorer 241 2006 at 25,0 ft versus Premier Boats Grand Majestic LTD 225 2009 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Premier Boats Grand Majestic LTD 225 2009 tips the scales at 265 lbs — 244 lbs less than the Premier Boats Explorer 241 2006 at 21 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 — 135 hp for the Premier Boats Explorer 241 2006 and 140 hp for the Premier Boats Grand Majestic LTD 225 2009. 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 Explorer 241 2006 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Premier Boats Grand Majestic LTD 225 2009 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 Explorer 241 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats Explorer 241 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Premier Boats Grand Majestic LTD 225 2009 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
ModelExplorer 241
ModelGrand Majestic LTD 225
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 - Detail2,050 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,500 lbs. (3 tubes) 2,650 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Weight - kg952.54
Weight - kg1202.02
Weight - lbs.21
Weight - lbs.265
Length [deck]22 ft. 7 in
Length [deck]22 ft. 0 in
Length - Feet25
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches3
Length - Inches4
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters7.7
Length overall - Meters6.81
Length overall - Inches303
Length overall - Inches268
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 max135 hp (2 tubes) 200 hp (3 tubes)
Engine max140 hp (2 tubes) 200 hp (3 tubes / 30 in. PTX) 225 hp (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 capacity2,400 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,750 lbs. (3 tubes) 3,150 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Maximum people13
Maximum people12 (2 tubes) 14 (3 tubes) 16 (36 in. PTX)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness.090 gauge (.100 nosecone)
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon