Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats 235 Grand Majestic RE 2005 vs Premier Boats Intrigue 275 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats 235 Grand Majestic RE 2005 vs Premier Boats Intrigue 275 2012 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 275 2012 measures 27,4 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 4,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Premier Boats 235 Grand Majestic RE 2005 at 23,0 feet (2005). At 22 lbs and 35 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 275 2012 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 Intrigue 275 2012 carries 23 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Premier Boats 235 Grand Majestic RE 2005. 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 275 2012 is rated for 17 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 275 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats Intrigue 275 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 17 passengers and at 27,4 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 275
Model Year2005
Model Year2012
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 - Detail3,250 lbs. (2 tubes) 3,350 lbs. (3 tubes / 30 in. PTX) 3,500 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Weight - kg997.9
Weight - kg1587.57
Weight - lbs.22
Weight - lbs.35
Length [deck]22 ft. 8 in
Length [deck]27 ft
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet27.42
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters7.14
Length overall - Meters8.36
Length overall - Inches281
Length overall - Inches329
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 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 - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp (2 tubes) 300 hp (3 tubes / 30 in. PTX) 350 hp (36 in. PTX) 350 hp (Twin 36 in. PTX)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,413 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,488 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum capacity3,165 lbs. (2 tubes) 3,890 lbs. (3 tubes / 30 in. PTX) 4,100 lbs. (36 in. PTX / PTX Twin)
Maximum people13
Maximum people17 (2 tubes) 22 (3 tubes) 23 (36 in. PTX) 19 (PTX twin)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon