Premier 220 Sunspree

Premier 220 Sunspree

Premier 220 Sunspree

Premier 220 Sunspree

Premier 220 Sunspree

Premier 220 Sunspree

Premier 220 Sunspree

Premier 220 Sunspree

Premier 220 Sunspree

Premier 220 Sunspree

We Say: These days, there aren’t too many boats capable of entertaining 10 people that cost under $30,000. Lucky for you, Premier makes one of them. Premier’s 220 Sunspree is a 22-foot pontoon with quality features and a base price of just $17,139. Our tester, outfitted with a Honda BF 60 outboard and a few extra amenities, had a manufacturer’s suggested retail price just north of $28,000.

With that 60 hp Honda, our test boat reached a top speed of 22.1 mph. Dial back the throttle and you can leisurely cruise the lake all day long.

Swimmers will love the five-step telescoping ladder off the swim platform and the double-wide boarding gate for easy access to it. There’s also a boarding gate on the bow to access the forward platform, and one on the port side for easy boarding from the dock.

The driver has good command of the boat from the Ensign helm, with easy-to-read gauges inset in faux wood paneling. There’s a 12-volt plug-in, stereo controls, a cup holder and an ergonomic steering wheel.

The forward lounge features plush Signature Series furniture with roto-molded seat bases providing stowage underneath. The starboard side has a comfy forward-facing recliner. The L-shaped aft furniture features a rear-facing recliner, and there’s a pedestal-mounted cockpit table for entertaining.

Who’d Want One: Family-oriented boaters looking for great value.

Another Choice: The Sun Tracker Party Barge 22 XP3 sells for $25,995 with a 90 hp Mercury four-stroke.

Bottom Line: $28,081 (as tested); pontoons.com