Both the Premier Boats Explorer 241 2008 and the Premier Boats SunSation 240 2010 are pontoon designs, both built in aluminium, so 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?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Premier Boats Explorer 241 2008 at 23,0 ft versus Premier Boats SunSation 240 2010 at 24,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Premier Boats SunSation 240 2010 tips the scales at 2 750 lbs - 470 lbs less than the Premier Boats Explorer 241 2008 at 2 280 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 - 150 hp for the Premier Boats Explorer 241 2008 and 150 hp for the Premier Boats SunSation 240 2010. 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 2008 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Premier Boats SunSation 240 2010 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 Explorer 241 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats Explorer 241 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 13 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Premier Boats SunSation 240 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.