Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats 210 SunSation ES 2005 vs Premier Boats Intrigue 235 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats 210 SunSation ES 2005 vs Premier Boats Intrigue 235 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 Intrigue 235 2009 measures 23,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 21,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Premier Boats 210 SunSation ES 2005 at 2,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Premier Boats Intrigue 235 2009 tips the scales at 315 lbs — 294 lbs less than the Premier Boats 210 SunSation ES 2005 at 21 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 Intrigue 235 2009 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Premier Boats 210 SunSation ES 2005 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 2009 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Premier Boats 210 SunSation ES 2005 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 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats Intrigue 235 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Premier Boats 210 SunSation ES 2005 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
Model210 SunSation ES
ModelIntrigue 235
Model Year2005
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 2 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches98
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail1,700 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,100 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - Detail2,400 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,900 lbs. (3 tubes) 3,150 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Weight - kg952.54
Weight - kg1428.81
Weight - lbs.21
Weight - lbs.315
Length [deck]20 ft. 0 in
Length [deck]23 ft. 0 in
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet23
Length - Inches9
Length - Inches4
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters6.32
Length overall - Meters7.11
Length overall - Inches249
Length overall - Inches28
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in
Tube diameter27 in
Tube gauge.08
Tube gaugenot available
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2 or 3
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard90 hp (2 tubes) 150 hp (3 25 in. tubes)
Engine/s standardnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (standard)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
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 capacity1,950 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,265 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum capacity2,800 lbs. (2 tubes) 3,300 lbs. (3 tubes) 3,500 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Maximum people1
Maximum people14 (2 tubes) 16 (3 tubes) 19 (36 in. PTX)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness.090 gauge (.100 nosecone)
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon