Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats Boundary Waters 310 2006 vs Premier Boats Intrigue 250 RE 2010: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats Boundary Waters 310 2006 vs Premier Boats Intrigue 250 RE 2010 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 Boundary Waters 310 2006 measures 31,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Premier Boats Intrigue 250 RE 2010 at 25,0 feet (2010). At 3 300 lbs and 3 350 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 250 hp, the Premier Boats Boundary Waters 310 2006 has a 100-hp advantage over the Premier Boats Intrigue 250 RE 2010's 150-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Premier Boats Boundary Waters 310 2006 is rated for 23 passengers, while the Premier Boats Intrigue 250 RE 2010 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 310 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats Boundary Waters 310 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 23 passengers and at 31,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Premier Boats Intrigue 250 RE 2010 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
ModelBoundary Waters 310
ModelIntrigue 250 RE
Model Year2006
Model Year2010
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.3300
Weight - lbs.3350
Length [deck]30 ft. 6 in.
Length [deck]24 ft. 0 in.
Length - Feet31
Length - Feet25
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail31 ft. 2 in.
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Meters9.5
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches374
Length overall - Inches300
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter27 in.
Tube diameter27 in.
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2 or 3
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max250 hp (2 tubes) 300 hp (3 tubes) 400 hp PTX
Engine max150 hp (2 tubes) 275 hp (3 tubes) 300 hp (36 in. PTX) 300 hp (36 in. Twin PTX)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal30
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity4,020 lbs. (2 tubes) 4,700 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum capacity2,850 lbs. (2 tubes) 3,400 lbs. (3 tubes / 30 in. PTX) 3,700 lbs. (36 in. PTX) 3,850 lbs. (36 in. PTX Twin)
Maximum people23
Maximum people15 (2 tubes) 18 (3 tubes) 20 (36 in. PTX) 18 (36 in. PTX Twin)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon