Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Harris Flotebote Angler 180 2005 vs Harris Flotebote Grand Mariner 250 SL 2011: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Harris Flotebote Angler 180 2005 vs Harris Flotebote Grand Mariner 250 SL 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Harris Flotebote Grand Mariner 250 SL 2011 measures 25,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 7,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Harris Flotebote Angler 180 2005 at 18,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Harris Flotebote Grand Mariner 250 SL 2011 tips the scales at 3 220 lbs - 1 720 lbs less than the Harris Flotebote Angler 180 2005 at 1 500 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 Angler 180 2005 carries a rated maximum of 75 hp. Engine data for the Harris Flotebote Grand Mariner 250 SL 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 Grand Mariner 250 SL 2011 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Harris Flotebote Angler 180 2005 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Harris Flotebote Grand Mariner 250 SL 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Harris Flotebote Grand Mariner 250 SL 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 13 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Harris Flotebote Angler 180 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeHarris Flotebote
MakeHarris Flotebote
ModelAngler 180
ModelGrand Mariner 250 SL
Model Year2005
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches102
Draft [drive up] - Detail12 in.
Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in.
Draft [drive up] meters0.3
Draft [drive up] meters0.33
Draft [drive up] inches12
Draft [drive up] inches13
Draft [max] - Detail21 in.
Draft [max] - Detail21 in.
Draft [max] - Meters0.53
Draft [max] - Meters0.53
Draft [max] - Inches21
Draft [max] - Inches21
Weight - Detail1,500 lbs.
Weight - Detail2,963 lbs. Performance III Package: 3,220 lbs.
Weight - kg680.39
Weight - kg1460.57
Weight - lbs.1500
Weight - lbs.3220
Length [deck]18 ft.
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet25
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 4 in. Pontoon: 25 ft.
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters8.03
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches316
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail62 in.
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.57
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches62
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in.
Tube diameter25 in.
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max75 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 - Detail24 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 - Gal50
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,445 lbs.
Maximum capacity2,514 lbs. Performance III Package: 2,907 lbs.
Maximum people8
Maximum people13 Performance III Package: 15
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon