Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats 275 Boundary Waters 2005 vs Premier Boats Intrigue 250 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats 275 Boundary Waters 2005 vs Premier Boats Intrigue 250 2009 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 Intrigue 250 2009 at 24,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Premier Boats Intrigue 250 2009 tips the scales at 335 lbs — 304 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 Intrigue 250 2009 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.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 3 gal and 3 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Both boats are rated for 15 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Premier Boats 275 Boundary Waters 2005 at 27,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Premier Boats Intrigue 250 2009 at 24,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakePremier Boats
MakePremier Boats
Model275 Boundary Waters
ModelIntrigue 25
Model Year2005
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail2,700 lbs. (2 tubes) 3,100 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - Detail2,700 lbs. (2 tubes) 3,200 lbs. (3 tubes) 3,350 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Weight - kg1406.14
Weight - kg1519.53
Weight - lbs.31
Weight - lbs.335
Length [deck]27 ft. 2 in
Length [deck]24 ft. 0 in
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet24
Length - Inches8
Length - Inches4
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters8.43
Length overall - Meters7.42
Length overall - Inches332
Length overall - Inches292
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 - Detail30 gal. (standard)
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) 275 hp (3 tubes / 30 in. PTX) 300 hp (36 in. PTX) 300 hp (Twin 36 in. PTX)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,770 lbs
Maximum capacity2,850 lbs. (2 tubes) 3,400 lbs. (3 tubes) 3,700 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Maximum people15
Maximum people15 (2 tubes) 18 (3 tubes) 20 (36 in. PTX)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness.090 gauge (.100 nosecone)
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon