Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats 310 Boundary Waters 2005 vs Premier Boats Boundary Waters 275 RE 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats 310 Boundary Waters 2005 vs Premier Boats Boundary Waters 275 RE 2011 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 310 Boundary Waters 2005 measures 31,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 3,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Premier Boats Boundary Waters 275 RE 2011 at 27,3 feet (2011). At 33 lbs and 39 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 Boundary Waters 275 RE 2011 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Premier Boats 310 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 RE 2011 carries 33 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Premier Boats 310 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 RE 2011 is rated for 17 passengers, while the Premier Boats 310 Boundary Waters 2005 caps at 2. 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 RE 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats Boundary Waters 275 RE 2011 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 310 Boundary Waters 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePremier Boats
MakePremier Boats
Model310 Boundary Waters
ModelBoundary Waters 275 RE
Model Year2005
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam10.17 ft
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.1
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches122.04
Weight - Detail2,820 lbs. (2 tubes) 3,300 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - Detail3,250 lbs. (2 tubes) 3,750 lbs. (3 tubes / 30 in. PTX) 3,900 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - kg1769.01
Weight - lbs.33
Weight - lbs.39
Length [deck]30 ft. 6 in
Length [deck]27 ft
Length - Feet31
Length - Feet27.33
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail31 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters9.5
Length overall - Meters8.33
Length overall - Inches374
Length overall - Inches328
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) 300 hp PTX
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp (2 tubes) 300 hp (3 tubes / 30 in. PTX) 350 / 600 hp (36 in. PTX / PTX twin)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity3,475 lbs
Maximum capacity3,300 lbs. (2 tubes) 3,900 lbs. (3 tubes / 30 in. PTX) 4,200 / 4,600 lbs. (36 in. PTX / PTX twin)
Maximum people2
Maximum people17 (2 tubes) 20 (3 tubes) 22 (PTX)
Headnot available
HeadPorta Potti
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon