Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Harris Flotebote 230 Fisherman 2007 vs Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 250 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Harris Flotebote 230 Fisherman 2007 vs Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 250 2011 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 — Harris Flotebote 230 Fisherman 2007 at 24,0 ft versus Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 250 2011 at 25,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 250 2011 tips the scales at 3 324 lbs — 3 129 lbs less than the Harris Flotebote 230 Fisherman 2007 at 195 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.
The Harris Flotebote 230 Fisherman 2007 carries a rated maximum of 150 hp. Engine data for the Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 250 2011 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 250 2011 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Harris Flotebote 230 Fisherman 2007 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 250 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 250 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Harris Flotebote 230 Fisherman 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeHarris Flotebote
MakeHarris Flotebote
Model230 Fisherman
ModelRoyal Heritage 25
Model Year2007
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - DetailBimini / Stern Light Down: 62 in
Bridge clearance - Detail62 in
Bridge clearance - Meters1.57
Bridge clearance - Meters1.57
Bridge clearance - Inches62
Bridge clearance - Inches62
Draft [drive up] - Detail14 in
Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in
Draft [drive up] meters0.36
Draft [drive up] meters0.33
Draft [drive up] inches14
Draft [drive up] inches13
Draft [max] - Detail23 in
Draft [max] - Detail22 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.58
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Inches23
Draft [max] - Inches22
Weight - Detail1,950 lbs
Weight - Detail2,924 lbs. Performance III Package: 3,324 lbs
Weight - kg884.5
Weight - kg1507.74
Weight - lbs.195
Weight - lbs.3324
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet25
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 7 in. Pontoon: 25 ft
Length overall - Meters7.44
Length overall - Meters8.1
Length overall - Inches293
Length overall - Inches319
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameter25 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard175 hp with 25 in. tubes Performance III Package: 300 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31 gal. Performance III Package: 50 gal. XTR Package: 45 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Operational Info
Maximum people11 @ 1,850 lbs
Maximum people14 Performance III Package: 16
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,543 lbs. Performance III Package: 2,966 lbs