Premier Pontoon Review

I bought my first Premier Pontoon in the spring of 2006 from Riverview Sports in Elk River, Minnesota. My main goal when searching for a new boat was to get something my family and I would enjoy for years to come. I did a lot of research on multiple pontoon manufacturers and narrowed it down to Premier Marine based on the quality of their materials, workmanship, warranty, as well as the overall nice look of the boat.

I first learned of Premier Marine after seeing that quite a few of my neighbors owned a Premier pontoon. Over the course of my initial research I asked a good number of pontoon owners what they liked or disliked about their boats.  Every single Premier owner was thrilled with their pontoon. Many commented that they liked the options and overall layout of the Premier boats as well as liking the idea of supporting a Minnesota based boat manufacturer. I did some more research and also found that Premier boats held their value well and that there is a healthy aftermarket for used Premier pontoons.

The model I decided on was the 2006 Sunsation 210RE with the rear ladder. The 210 Sunsation is considered one of Premier’s touring models, but have used it for I went with this model because I liked the two large benches up front as well as the sundeck in the back. I also liked the 18-inch lip on the front of the pontoon which makes entry onto the front of the pontoon easier from our dock as well as offers a convenient place to cast for bass, northern pike or muskie.

I have now owned the 210 Sunsation for 4 seasons and my family and I could not be happier. The vinyl upholstery on the benches, chairs and sundeck have held up very well and have not faded in the least. The Mercury 75 horsepower 4-stroke engine has run flawlessly and has only needed winterization and an oil change each year. And the handy J-clip playpen cover is not only easy to take on and off, but also has been very durable and looks brand new after a good power washing once a year.

We use our Premier for just about every activity you can think of on a Minnesota lake. We take numerous slow cruises around our lake each year. We enjoy 4th of July fireworks on board our pontoon. We pull kids behind the Premier on tubes and water skis. And my friends and I do a good deal of fishing throughout the year. I would say that our summer cabin experience would not be complete without our Premier pontoon.

Looking for a great pontoon to enjoy on the lake for years to come? I highly recommend checking out Premier Marine.