Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats Intrigue 235 2009 vs Premier Boats Sport Dek FS 250 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats Intrigue 235 2009 vs Premier Boats Sport Dek FS 250 2005 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Premier Boats Intrigue 235 2009 at 23,0 ft versus Premier Boats Sport Dek FS 250 2005 at 24,0 ft. At 315 lbs and 295 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.
The Premier Boats Intrigue 235 2009 carries a rated maximum of 150 hp. Engine data for the Premier Boats Sport Dek FS 250 2005 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 3 gal and 3 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Premier Boats Intrigue 235 2009 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Premier Boats Sport Dek FS 250 2005 caps at 13. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Premier Boats Intrigue 235 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats Intrigue 235 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Premier Boats Sport Dek FS 250 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 13 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePremier Boats
MakePremier Boats
ModelIntrigue 235
ModelSport Dek FS 25
Model Year2009
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail2,400 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,900 lbs. (3 tubes) 3,150 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Weight - Detail2,950 lbs
Weight - kg1428.81
Weight - kg1338.1
Weight - lbs.315
Weight - lbs.295
Length [deck]23 ft. 0 in
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet24
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches9
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Meters7.11
Length overall - Meters7.54
Length overall - Inches28
Length overall - Inches297
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness.090 gauge (.100 nosecone)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter27 in
Tube diameternot available
Number of tubes2 or 3
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (standard)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp (2 tubes) 250 hp (3 tubes / 30 in. PTX) 275 hp (36 in. PTX)
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard200 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,800 lbs. (2 tubes) 3,300 lbs. (3 tubes) 3,500 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Maximum capacity1,833 lbs
Maximum people14 (2 tubes) 16 (3 tubes) 19 (36 in. PTX)
Maximum people13