Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats 225 Legend RE 2005 vs Premier Boats Intrigue 235 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats 225 Legend RE 2005 vs Premier Boats Intrigue 235 2008 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 Legend RE 2005 at 22,0 ft versus Premier Boats Intrigue 235 2008 at 23,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Premier Boats 225 Legend RE 2005 tips the scales at 235 lbs — 210 lbs more than the Premier Boats Intrigue 235 2008 at 25 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 2008 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Premier Boats 225 Legend RE 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 3 gal and 3 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Premier Boats Intrigue 235 2008 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Premier Boats 225 Legend RE 2005 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 Intrigue 235 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats Intrigue 235 2008 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 225 Legend RE 2005 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
Model225 Legend RE
ModelIntrigue 235
Model Year2005
Model Year2008
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 - Detail2,100 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,500 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - kg1065.94
Weight - kg1133.98
Weight - lbs.235
Weight - lbs.25
Length [deck]22 ft. 0 in
Length [deck]23 ft. 0 in
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet23
Length - Inches9
Length - Inches4
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters6.93
Length overall - Meters7.11
Length overall - Inches273
Length overall - Inches28
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameter27 in
Tube gauge.09
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard120 hp (2 tubes) 175 hp (3 tubes) 200 hp (PTX)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (2 tube)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp (2 tubes) 225 hp (3 tubes/30 in. PTX) 275 hp (36 in. PTX)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,272 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,347 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum capacity2,900 lbs. (2 tubes) 3,400 lbs. (3 tubes) 3,700 lbs. (PTX)
Maximum people12
Maximum people14 (2 tubes) 16 (3 tubes) 19 (PTX)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.090 gauge (with 0.100 nosecones)
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon