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s we pulled away from the dock on the Mississippi River, other boaters gathered
’round in awe. People are becoming accustomed to luxury pontoons growing in size,
but the new 270 Intrigue from Wyoming, Minnesota-based Premier Pontoons was more boat than
anyone could imagine. The 10-foot-wide beam, combined with a pair of 300 Evinrude G2s and
radar arch, was simply too much eye candy.
We motored away from the slip as the anticipation built, and suddenly we were thrust back into
our seats as the twin engines instantly brought the boat up to speed. At first glance, you’d expect the
engines to be the defining feature of a boat this size; but as we observed peoples’ reactions, it’s clear
the layout, amenities and design puts Premier’s Intrigue in a class all by itself.Plush comforts and amenities
The Premier 270 Intrigue defines the standard for what luxury pontoons have morphed into over
the last decade. Scanning the 270’s interior, it’s easy to see the craftsmanship that Premier builds
into its pontoons. The Flexsteel® innerspring furniture makes the layout feel more like a floating
living room than the deck of a pontoon boat. U-shaped furniture encapsulates the bow with a full
sectional-like feel, providing the same comfort and coziness of the family den.
As we move towards the helm, two Flexsteel® 7-Star captain’s chairs sit side-by-side for the driver
and passenger to commiserate while underway. The Intrigue’s layout can accommodate up to 17 people,
or easily fits two passengers for an evening cruise. It’s the perfect layout for parties big and small.Everything you need, and nothing more
Heading aft, the rear-facing couches showcase two additional lounge arms that give passengers that
perfect place to sunbathe, relax and enjoy the water. Behind these couches, Premier strategically
designed a new RF galley, including electric sink, cooler, paper towel holder, storage compartments,
and drink holders. This is not your traditional galley that takes up unusable seating space. Rather,
the RF galley is designed and molded into the aft furniture design, making it a component that’s
integrated into the boat’s furniture design. It takes up no extra space and provides the day cruiser
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