When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Premier Boats Boundary Waters 310 2013 and the Premier Boats Boundary Waters 310 RE 2011 are pontoon designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Premier Boats Boundary Waters 310 2013 at 31,4 ft versus Premier Boats Boundary Waters 310 RE 2011 at 31,3 ft. At 365 lbs and 405 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 150 hp for the Premier Boats Boundary Waters 310 2013 and 150 hp for the Premier Boats Boundary Waters 310 RE 2011. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Premier Boats Boundary Waters 310 RE 2011 carries 33 gallons versus 25 gallons in the Premier Boats Boundary Waters 310 2013. 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 310 2013 is rated for 22 passengers, while the Premier Boats Boundary Waters 310 RE 2011 caps at 21. 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 2013 could be the deciding factor.
One place where both boats are genuinely identical is tube construction: both run 23 aluminum tubes at 27" diameter. That shared spec means stability and buoyancy characteristics are closely matched — the ride difference you'll feel between them comes primarily from deck length, weight distribution, and motor choice.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats Boundary Waters 310 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 22 passengers and at 31,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Premier Boats Boundary Waters 310 RE 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 21 that costs less to run day-to-day.