Premier Boats Explorer 241 2007 boat specs
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Premier Boats Explorer 241 2007
2007
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Premier Boats Legend 250 RE 2006 boat specs
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Premier Boats Legend 250 RE 2006
2006
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Premier Boats Explorer 241 2007 vs Premier Boats Legend 250 RE 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat

The Premier Boats Explorer 241 2007 vs Premier Boats Legend 250 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.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Premier Boats Explorer 241 2007 at 24,0 ft versus Premier Boats Legend 250 RE 2006 at 24,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Premier Boats Explorer 241 2007 tips the scales at 2 375 lbs — 2 130 lbs more than the Premier Boats Legend 250 RE 2006 at 245 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 — 140 hp for the Premier Boats Explorer 241 2007 and 140 hp for the Premier Boats Legend 250 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 Legend 250 RE 2006 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Premier Boats Explorer 241 2007 caps at 13. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Premier Boats Legend 250 RE 2006 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats Legend 250 RE 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Premier Boats Explorer 241 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 13 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePremier Boats
MakePremier Boats
ModelExplorer 241
ModelLegend 250 RE
Model Year2007
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail1,850 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,375 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - Detail2,100 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,450 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - kg1077.28
Weight - kg1111.3
Weight - lbs.2375
Weight - lbs.245
Length [deck]24 ft. 0 in
Length [deck]24 ft. 0 in
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters7.54
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches297
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches9
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.090 gauge (with 0.100 nosecones)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameter25 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max140 hp (2 tubes) 200 hp (3 tubes)
Engine max140 hp (2 tubes) 200 hp (3 tubes) 225 hp (PTX)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,272 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,347 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum capacity2,555 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,630 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum people13
Maximum people14

Premier Boats Explorer 241 2007 vs Premier Boats Legend 250 RE 2006 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Premier Boats Explorer 241 2007 or the Premier Boats Legend 250 RE 2006?
The Premier Boats Legend 250 RE 2006 is the longer of the two at 24,0 feet overall. The Premier Boats Explorer 241 2007 comes in at 24,0 feet, making it roughly 0,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which is easier to trailer — the Premier Boats Explorer 241 2007 or the Premier Boats Legend 250 RE 2006?
For trailering, the Premier Boats Legend 250 RE 2006 has the edge at 245 lbs dry weight versus 2 375 lbs for the Premier Boats Explorer 241 2007. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Premier Boats Explorer 241 2007 is Coast Guard rated for 13 passengers, while the Premier Boats Legend 250 RE 2006 is certified for 14. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
Do these boats require an oversize trailer permit to tow on US highways?
Both the Premier Boats Explorer 241 2007 and Premier Boats Legend 250 RE 2006 share an 8 ft. 6 in beam — meaning both sit right at the 8’6" threshold that most US states use for standard-width loads. In most states you can tow at that width without a special permit, but regulations vary. Always check the rules for your state and any states you'll be passing through before your first long haul.
Are the Premier Boats Explorer 241 2007 and Premier Boats Legend 250 RE 2006 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Premier Boats Explorer 241 2007 and the Premier Boats Legend 250 RE 2006 are built by Premier Boats. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.