Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats Legend 235 ES 2006 vs Premier Boats SunSation LTD 210 RE 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats Legend 235 ES 2006 vs Premier Boats SunSation LTD 210 RE 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Premier Boats Legend 235 ES 2006 measures 23,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 21,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Premier Boats SunSation LTD 210 RE 2009 at 2,0 feet (2009). At 235 lbs and 265 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 135 hp, the Premier Boats Legend 235 ES 2006 has a 35-hp advantage over the Premier Boats SunSation LTD 210 RE 2009's 100-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 235 ES 2006 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Premier Boats SunSation LTD 210 RE 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 235 ES 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats Legend 235 ES 2006 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 LTD 210 RE 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
ModelLegend 235 ES
ModelSunSation LTD 210 RE
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 - Detail1,980 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,350 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - Detail1,800 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,200 lbs. (3 tubes) 2,350 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Weight - kg1065.94
Weight - kg1202.02
Weight - lbs.235
Weight - lbs.265
Length [deck]22 ft. 8 in
Length [deck]20 ft. 0 in
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet2
Length - Inches5
Length - Inches4
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters7.14
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Inches281
Length overall - Inches244
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) 200 hp (PTX)
Engine max100 hp (2 tubes) 150 hp (3 tubes) 175 hp (36 in. PTX)
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
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,413 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,488 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum capacity2,150 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,500 lbs. (3 tubes) 2,750 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Maximum people13
Maximum people12 (2 tubes) 13 (3 tubes) 15 (36 in. PTX)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness.090 gauge (with .100 nosecones)
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon