Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats 270 Escapade 2004 vs Premier Boats Intrigue 235 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats 270 Escapade 2004 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Premier Boats 270 Escapade 2004 measures 27,0 feet overall (2004), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Premier Boats Intrigue 235 2008 at 23,0 feet (2008). At 3 lbs and 25 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 235 2008 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Premier Boats 270 Escapade 2004 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 270 Escapade 2004 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Premier Boats Intrigue 235 2008 caps at 14. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Premier Boats 270 Escapade 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats 270 Escapade 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 27,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Premier Boats Intrigue 235 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 14 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePremier Boats
MakePremier Boats
Model270 Escapade
ModelIntrigue 235
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail2,600 lbs. (2 tubes) 3,000 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - Detail2,100 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,500 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - kg1360.78
Weight - kg1133.98
Weight - lbs.3
Weight - lbs.25
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet23
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Meters7.11
Length overall - Inches324
Length overall - Inches28
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]23 ft. 0 in
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameter27 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard150 hp (2 tubes) 225 hp (3 tubes) 250 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 capacity2,770 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,770 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum capacity2,900 lbs. (2 tubes) 3,400 lbs. (3 tubes) 3,700 lbs. (PTX)
Maximum people15
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