The Premier Boats CL 210 2006 vs Premier Boats Intrigue 250 2008 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 Intrigue 250 2008 measures 24,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 22,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Premier Boats CL 210 2006 at 2,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Premier Boats CL 210 2006 tips the scales at 245 lbs — 218 lbs more than the Premier Boats Intrigue 250 2008 at 27 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 150 hp for the Premier Boats CL 210 2006 and 150 hp for the Premier Boats Intrigue 250 2008. 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Premier Boats Intrigue 250 2008 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Premier Boats CL 210 2006 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Premier Boats Intrigue 250 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats Intrigue 250 2008 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 CL 210 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.