Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats 225 Castaway 2005 vs Premier Boats Intrigue 250 RE 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats 225 Castaway 2005 vs Premier Boats Intrigue 250 RE 2010 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 225 Castaway 2005 at 22,0 ft versus Premier Boats Intrigue 250 RE 2010 at 25,0 ft. At 235 lbs and 335 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 250 RE 2010 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Premier Boats 225 Castaway 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Premier Boats 225 Castaway 2005 carries 25 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Premier Boats Intrigue 250 RE 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Premier Boats Intrigue 250 RE 2010 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Premier Boats 225 Castaway 2005 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Premier Boats Intrigue 250 RE 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats Intrigue 250 RE 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Premier Boats 225 Castaway 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePremier Boats
MakePremier Boats
Model225 Castaway
ModelIntrigue 250 RE
Model Year2005
Model Year201
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 - Detail2,700 lbs. (2 tubes) 3,200 lbs. (3 tubes) 3,350 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Weight - kg1065.94
Weight - kg1519.53
Weight - lbs.235
Weight - lbs.335
Length [deck]22 ft. 0 in
Length [deck]24 ft. 0 in
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet25
Length - Inches9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters6.93
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches273
Length overall - Inches3
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameter27 in
Tube gauge.09
Tube gaugenot available
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2 or 3
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard120 hp (2 tubes) 175 hp (3 tubes)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail25 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters94.64
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp (2 tubes) 275 hp (3 tubes) 300 hp (36 in. PTX) 300 hp (36 in. Twin PTX)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,272 lbs
Maximum capacity2,850 lbs. (2 tubes) 3,400 lbs. (3 tubes / 30 in. PTX) 3,700 lbs. (36 in. PTX) 3,850 lbs. (36 in. PTX Twin)
Maximum people8 (2 tubes) 9 (3 tubes)
Maximum people15 (2 tubes) 18 (3 tubes) 20 (36 in. PTX) 18 (36 in. PTX Twin)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon