When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Premier Boats Elite 250 2013 and the Premier Boats Grand Isle 275 RF 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?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Premier Boats Grand Isle 275 RF 2011 measures 29,3 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 3,9 additional feet of deck space compared to the Premier Boats Elite 250 2013 at 25,4 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Premier Boats Elite 250 2013 tips the scales at 415 lbs — 379 lbs more than the Premier Boats Grand Isle 275 RF 2011 at 36 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 Grand Isle 275 RF 2011 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Premier Boats Elite 250 2013 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Premier Boats Elite 250 2013 carries 47 gallons versus 29 gallons in the Premier Boats Grand Isle 275 RF 2011. 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 Grand Isle 275 RF 2011 is rated for 18 passengers, while the Premier Boats Elite 250 2013 caps at 16. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Premier Boats Grand Isle 275 RF 2011 could be the deciding factor.
One place where both boats are genuinely identical is tube construction: both run 3 aluminum tubes at 25" 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 Grand Isle 275 RF 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 18 passengers and at 29,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Premier Boats Elite 250 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 16 that costs less to run day-to-day.