Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats 275 Boundary Waters 2005 vs Premier Boats Boundary Waters 275 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats 275 Boundary Waters 2005 vs Premier Boats Boundary Waters 275 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 275 Boundary Waters 2005 at 27,0 ft versus Premier Boats Boundary Waters 275 2013 at 27,4 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Premier Boats Boundary Waters 275 2013 tips the scales at 355 lbs — 324 lbs less than the Premier Boats 275 Boundary Waters 2005 at 31 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 Boundary Waters 275 2013 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Premier Boats 275 Boundary Waters 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Premier Boats Boundary Waters 275 2013 carries 25 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Premier Boats 275 Boundary Waters 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 Boundary Waters 275 2013 is rated for 17 passengers, while the Premier Boats 275 Boundary Waters 2005 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 Boundary Waters 275 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats Boundary Waters 275 2013 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 275 Boundary Waters 2005 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
Model275 Boundary Waters
ModelBoundary Waters 275
Model Year2005
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam10 ft. 2 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.1
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches122
Weight - Detail2,700 lbs. (2 tubes) 3,100 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - Detail3,250 lbs. (2 tubes) 3,350 lbs. (3 tubes) 3,550 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Weight - kg1406.14
Weight - kg1610.25
Weight - lbs.31
Weight - lbs.355
Length [deck]27 ft. 2 in
Length [deck]27 ft
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet27.42
Length - Inches8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters8.43
Length overall - Meters8.36
Length overall - Inches332
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 standard150 hp (2 tubes) 225 hp (3 tubes) 250 hp PTX
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail25 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters94.64
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp (2 tubes) 300 hp (3 tubes) 350 hp (36 in. PTX) 600 hp (36 in. PTX twin)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,770 lbs
Maximum capacity3,165 lbs. (2 tubes) 3,890 lbs. (3 tubes) 4,700 / 4,880 lbs. (36 in. PTX / PTX twin)
Maximum people15
Maximum people17 (2 tubes) 22 (3 tubes) 24 (36 in. PTX) 22 (36 in. PTX Twin)
Headnot available
HeadPorta Potti
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon