Both the Premier Boats Elite 250 2013 and the Premier Boats Intrigue 250 2008 are pontoon designs, both built in aluminium, so 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 Elite 250 2013 at 25,4 ft versus Premier Boats Intrigue 250 2008 at 24,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Premier Boats Elite 250 2013 tips the scales at 4 150 lbs - 1 450 lbs more than the Premier Boats Intrigue 250 2008 at 2 700 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 Intrigue 250 2008 tops out at 150 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 30 gallons in the Premier Boats Intrigue 250 2008. 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 Elite 250 2013 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Premier Boats Intrigue 250 2008 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 Elite 250 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats Elite 250 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 16 passengers and at 25,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Premier Boats Intrigue 250 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 15 that costs less to run day-to-day.