How it's built
Building a better boat starts at the bottom...
Tubes and Nosecones
We start with heavy-duty, .090 gauge aluminum, multi-chambered 25" and 27" tubes, and a .100 gauge aluminum, 2-piece hydrodynamic nosecone. Our splash deflectors are integrated, not welded to the tube, to ensure the strongest structure. We then use extruded, heavy-duty M-brackets to attach the pontoon to the deck. Our oversized M-bracket results in greater strength and stability, and our pressure-tested tubes (air-gauge tested throughout the manufacturing process) are guaranteed for a lifetime. Our exclusive PALS tube vents compensate for temperature fluctuation and prevent the tube from filling with water if punctured.
Crossmembers
Our 16" on-center Z-channel crossmembers on 25” and 27” tubes* are bolted to the M-brackets with stainless steel fasteners. While the industry standard is 24", Premier uses 16" on-center crossmembers to increase stability by preventing racking and twisting of the frame. We also use extra Z-channel crossmembers to support the strongest possible all-aluminum transom in the industry.
Rails & Gates
Our railings are secured to the deck using our patented rail spacers to allow for faster drying of the deck and carpet. We then add our exclusive Pearl Essence finish. An industrial-strength silicone caulk is applied to each panel to ensure a quiet ride. Two heavy-duty hinges, with the same strength and design as heavy-duty home door hinges, keeping our pinch-free gates stable and strong.
Furniture
Our lifetime warrantied rotocast furniture is covered with a stain-resistant NANO Block vinyl. The seat bases are built with a rotocast that’s lighter and stronger than wood for increased durability. We use an integrated drainage system to allow water to easily flow off the seats. And all of our furniture—including our captain’s seats, couches and fishing chairs—is guaranteed, 100% wood-free. While most manufacturers claim to use wood-free furniture, it’s not uncommon to still find wood hidden in their seat backs, bases, etc.
Decking
We then attach a 7-ply, 3/4” pressure treated marine grade plywood to the frame, using an average of 10 lifetime-warrantied stainless steel Tekfasteners per crossmember. That’s more than 300 on a 25’ boat. Unlike pre-drilled decks that are bolted (which allows water to leak through the frame) our Tekfasteners are attached with high-speed drills directly into the Z-channels, generating enough heat to sonic-weld the fastener to the frame. Our decks are sanded, filled and leveled for a smooth surface to adhere either marine grade carpet or vinyl.
