Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats Gemini 221 2009 vs Premier Boats Legend 250 RE 2007: A Close Look at Two Pontoon Boats
Both the Premier Boats Gemini 221 2009 and the Premier Boats Legend 250 RE 2007 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 Gemini 221 2009 at 22,0 ft versus Premier Boats Legend 250 RE 2007 at 24,0 ft. At 2 450 lbs and 2 450 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class - either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Premier Boats Legend 250 RE 2007 has a 25-hp advantage over the Premier Boats Gemini 221 2009's 125-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Premier Boats Legend 250 RE 2007 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Premier Boats Gemini 221 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 Legend 250 RE 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats Legend 250 RE 2007 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 Gemini 221 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
ModelGemini 221
ModelLegend 250 RE
Model Year2009
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail1,950 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,300 lbs. (3 tubes) 2,450 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Weight - Detail2,100 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,450 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - kg1111.3
Weight - kg1111.3
Weight - lbs.2450
Weight - lbs.2450
Length [deck]21 ft. 0 in.
Length [deck]24 ft. 0 in.
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet24
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches9
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 4 in.
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 9 in.
Length overall - Meters6.81
Length overall - Meters7.54
Length overall - Inches268
Length overall - Inches297
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness.090 gauge (with .100 nosecones)
Hull thickness0.090 gauge (with 0.100 nosecones)
Hull typePontoon
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in.
Tube diameter25 in.
Number of tubes2 or 3
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max125 hp (2 tubes) 175 hp (3 tubes) 200 hp (36 in. PTX)
Engine max150 hp (2 tubes) 225 hp (3 tubes) 225 hp (PTX)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (2 tube)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal30
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,300 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,675 lbs. (3 tubes) 2,900 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Maximum capacity2,555 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,630 lbs. (3 tubes) 2,861 lbs. (PTX)
Maximum people12 (2 tubes) 14 (3 tubes) 16 (36 in. PTX)
Maximum people14