Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats Explorer 241 2009 vs Premier Boats Sport Dek CL 235 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats Explorer 241 2009 vs Premier Boats Sport Dek CL 235 2005 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 2009 at 24,0 ft versus Premier Boats Sport Dek CL 235 2005 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Premier Boats Sport Dek CL 235 2005 tips the scales at 283 lbs — 254 lbs less than the Premier Boats Explorer 241 2009 at 29 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.
The Premier Boats Explorer 241 2009 carries a rated maximum of 150 hp. Engine data for the Premier Boats Sport Dek CL 235 2005 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Premier Boats Explorer 241 2009 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Premier Boats Sport Dek CL 235 2005 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 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats Explorer 241 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Premier Boats Sport Dek CL 235 2005 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
ModelSport Dek CL 235
Model Year2009
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail2,250 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,750 lbs. (3 tubes) 2,900 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Weight - Detail2,830 lbs
Weight - kg1315.42
Weight - kg1283.67
Weight - lbs.29
Weight - lbs.283
Length [deck]23 ft. 0 in
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches9
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Meters7.42
Length overall - Meters6.93
Length overall - Inches292
Length overall - Inches273
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness.090 gauge (with .100 nosecones)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameternot available
Number of tubes2 or 3
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp (2 tubes) 225 hp (3 tubes) 250 hp (36 in. PTX)
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard175 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,450 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,850 lbs. (3 tubes) 3,250 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Maximum capacity1,692 lbs
Maximum people13 (2 tubes) 15 (3 tubes) 17 (36 in. PTX)
Maximum people12