Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats Intrigue 235 2009 vs Premier Boats SunSation 250 RE 2006: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats Intrigue 235 2009 vs Premier Boats SunSation 250 RE 2006 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 SunSation 250 RE 2006 at 24,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Premier Boats Intrigue 235 2009 tips the scales at 3 150 lbs - 700 lbs more than the Premier Boats SunSation 250 RE 2006 at 2 450 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 Intrigue 235 2009 and 140 hp for the Premier Boats SunSation 250 RE 2006. 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.
Both boats are rated for 14 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.
Bottom line: The Premier Boats Intrigue 235 2009 and Premier Boats SunSation 250 RE 2006 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakePremier Boats
MakePremier Boats
ModelIntrigue 235
ModelSunSation 250 RE
Model Year2009
Model Year2006
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 - Detail2,000 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,450 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - kg1428.81
Weight - kg1111.3
Weight - lbs.3150
Weight - lbs.2450
Length [deck]23 ft. 0 in.
Length [deck]24 ft. 0 in.
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 - Inches280
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 diameter25 in.
Number of tubes2 or 3
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (standard)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal30
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
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 max140 hp (2 tubes) 200 hp (3 tubes)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,800 lbs. (2 tubes) 3,300 lbs. (3 tubes) 3,500 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Maximum capacity2,415 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,629 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum people14 (2 tubes) 16 (3 tubes) 19 (36 in. PTX)
Maximum people14