When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Premier Boats Elite 250 RE 2011 and the Premier Boats Intrigue 235 2007 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?

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Premier Boats Elite 250 RE 2011 measures 27,3 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 4,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Premier Boats Intrigue 235 2007 at 23,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Premier Boats Elite 250 RE 2011 tips the scales at 425 lbs — 401 lbs more than the Premier Boats Intrigue 235 2007 at 24 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 430 hp, the Premier Boats Elite 250 RE 2011 has a 280-hp advantage over the Premier Boats Intrigue 235 2007's 150-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Premier Boats Elite 250 RE 2011 carries 53 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Premier Boats Intrigue 235 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

Both boats are rated for 16 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.