Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats 21 Escapade Sport Dek 2004 vs Premier Boats Intrigue 235 RF 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats 21 Escapade Sport Dek 2004 vs Premier Boats Intrigue 235 RF 2011 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 Intrigue 235 RF 2011 measures 25,3 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 23,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Premier Boats 21 Escapade Sport Dek 2004 at 2,0 feet (2004). At 245 lbs and 315 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 Premier Boats Intrigue 235 RF 2011 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Premier Boats 21 Escapade Sport Dek 2004 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Premier Boats Intrigue 235 RF 2011 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Premier Boats 21 Escapade Sport Dek 2004 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Premier Boats Intrigue 235 RF 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats Intrigue 235 RF 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 25,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Premier Boats 21 Escapade Sport Dek 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePremier Boats
MakePremier Boats
Model21 Escapade Sport Dek
ModelIntrigue 235 RF
Model Year2004
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail2,450 lbs
Weight - Detail2,400 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,900 lbs. (3 tubes / 30 in. PTX) 3,150 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Weight - kg1111.3
Weight - kg1428.81
Weight - lbs.245
Weight - lbs.315
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet25.33
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters6.25
Length overall - Meters7.72
Length overall - Inches246
Length overall - Inches304
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]25 ft
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in
Tube diameter27 in
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2 or 3
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard150 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail25 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters94.64
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp (2 tubes) 250 hp (3 tubes / 30 in. PTX) 275 hp (36 in. PTX)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,418 lbs
Maximum capacity2,800 lbs. (2 tubes) 3,300 lbs. (3 tubes / 30 in. PTX) 3,500 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Maximum people1
Maximum people14 (2 tubes) 16 (3 tubes) 19 (PTX)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon