Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats 235 Grand Majestic RE 2005 vs Premier Boats Intrigue 250 2013: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats 235 Grand Majestic RE 2005 vs Premier Boats Intrigue 250 2013 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 235 Grand Majestic RE 2005 at 23,0 ft versus Premier Boats Intrigue 250 2013 at 25,4 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Premier Boats Intrigue 250 2013 tips the scales at 2 950 lbs - 750 lbs less than the Premier Boats 235 Grand Majestic RE 2005 at 2 200 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 250 2013 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Premier Boats 235 Grand Majestic RE 2005 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Premier Boats 235 Grand Majestic RE 2005 carries 30 gallons versus 23 gallons in the Premier Boats Intrigue 250 2013. 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 2013 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Premier Boats 235 Grand Majestic RE 2005 caps at 13. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Premier Boats Intrigue 250 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats Intrigue 250 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 16 passengers and at 25,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Premier Boats 235 Grand Majestic RE 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 13 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePremier Boats
MakePremier Boats
Model235 Grand Majestic RE
ModelIntrigue 250
Model Year2005
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail2,000 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,200 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - Detail2,700 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,800 lbs. (3 tubes) 2,950 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Weight - kg997.9
Weight - kg1338.1
Weight - lbs.2200
Weight - lbs.2950
Length [deck]22 ft. 8 in.
Length [deck]25 ft.
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet25.42
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 5 in.
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 5 in.
Length overall - Meters7.14
Length overall - Meters7.75
Length overall - Inches281
Length overall - Inches305
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in.
Tube diameter27 in.
Tube gauge0.09
Tube gaugenot available
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2 or 3
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard135 hp (2 tubes) 200 hp (3 tubes) 200 hp (PTX)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal30
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp (2 tubes) 250 hp (3 tubes) 300 hp (36 in. PTX) 350 hp (36 in. PTX twin)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,413 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,488 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum capacity3,000 lbs. (2 tubes) 3,650 lbs. (3 tubes) 3,650 lbs. (36 in. PTX / PTX Twin)
Maximum people13
Maximum people16 (2 tubes) 17 (3 tubes) 20 (36 in. PTX) 16 (36 in. PTX twin)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon