Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats 310 Boundary Waters 2005 vs Premier Boats Intrigue 250 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats 310 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Premier Boats 310 Boundary Waters 2005 measures 31,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 7,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Premier Boats Intrigue 250 2009 at 24,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Premier Boats Intrigue 250 2009 tips the scales at 335 lbs — 302 lbs less than the Premier Boats 310 Boundary Waters 2005 at 33 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 310 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Premier Boats Intrigue 250 2009 is rated for 15 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 Intrigue 250 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats Intrigue 250 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 24,0 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
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 - Detail2,820 lbs. (2 tubes) 3,300 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - Detail2,700 lbs. (2 tubes) 3,200 lbs. (3 tubes) 3,350 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - kg1519.53
Weight - lbs.33
Weight - lbs.335
Length [deck]30 ft. 6 in
Length [deck]24 ft. 0 in
Length - Feet31
Length - Feet24
Length - Inches2
Length - Inches4
Length overall - Detail31 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters9.5
Length overall - Meters7.42
Length overall - Inches374
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) 300 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 capacity3,475 lbs
Maximum capacity2,850 lbs. (2 tubes) 3,400 lbs. (3 tubes) 3,700 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Maximum people2
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