Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats 270 Escapade 2004 vs Premier Boats Intrigue 250 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats 270 Escapade 2004 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 270 Escapade 2004 at 27,0 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 295 lbs — 292 lbs less than the Premier Boats 270 Escapade 2004 at 3 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 270 Escapade 2004 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Premier Boats Intrigue 250 2013 carries 23 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Premier Boats 270 Escapade 2004. 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 270 Escapade 2004 caps at 15. 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 270 Escapade 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 15 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePremier Boats
MakePremier Boats
Model270 Escapade
ModelIntrigue 25
Model Year2004
Model Year2013
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 - Detail2,700 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,800 lbs. (3 tubes) 2,950 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Weight - kg1360.78
Weight - kg1338.1
Weight - lbs.3
Weight - lbs.295
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet25.42
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Meters7.75
Length overall - Inches324
Length overall - Inches305
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]25 ft
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameter27 in
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2 or 3
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 - 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) 250 hp (3 tubes) 300 hp (36 in. PTX) 350 hp (36 in. PTX twin)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,770 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,770 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum capacity3,000 lbs. (2 tubes) 3,650 lbs. (3 tubes) 3,650 lbs. (36 in. PTX / PTX Twin)
Maximum people15
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