Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats 240 Explorer 2005 vs Premier Boats Intrigue 275 RE 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats 240 Explorer 2005 vs Premier Boats Intrigue 275 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Premier Boats Intrigue 275 RE 2010 measures 27,3 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 4,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Premier Boats 240 Explorer 2005 at 23,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Premier Boats 240 Explorer 2005 tips the scales at 2 375 lbs — 2 000 lbs more than the Premier Boats Intrigue 275 RE 2010 at 375 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 275 RE 2010 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Premier Boats 240 Explorer 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 275 RE 2010 is rated for 17 passengers, while the Premier Boats 240 Explorer 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 275 RE 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats Intrigue 275 RE 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 17 passengers and at 27,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Premier Boats 240 Explorer 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
Model240 Explorer
ModelIntrigue 275 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 - Detail1,850 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,375 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - Detail3,100 lbs. (2 tubes) 3,600 lbs. (3 tubes) 3,750 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Weight - kg1077.28
Weight - kg1700.97
Weight - lbs.2375
Weight - lbs.375
Length [deck]22 ft. 7 in
Length [deck]27 ft. 0 in
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet27.33
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters7.16
Length overall - Meters8.33
Length overall - Inches282
Length overall - Inches328
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 standard120 hp (2 tubes) 175 hp (3 25 in. tubes)
Engine/s standardnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
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) 300 hp (3 tubes) 3500 hp (36 in. PTX) 400 hp (36 in. Twin PTX)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,272 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,347 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum capacity3,300 lbs. (2 tubes) 3,900 lbs. (3 tubes / 30 in. PTX) 4,200 lbs. (36 in. PTX) 4,150 lbs. (36 in. PTX Twin)
Maximum people12
Maximum people17 (2 tubes) 20 (3 tubes) 22 (36 in. PTX) 20 (36 in. PTX Twin)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon