Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Harris Flotebote Angler LE 220 2005 vs Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 270 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Harris Flotebote Angler LE 220 2005 vs Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 270 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 Royal Heritage 270 2011 measures 27,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Harris Flotebote Angler LE 220 2005 at 22,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 270 2011 tips the scales at 3 705 lbs — 3 687 lbs less than the Harris Flotebote Angler LE 220 2005 at 18 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 LE 220 2005 carries a rated maximum of 115 hp. Engine data for the Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 270 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 270 2011 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Harris Flotebote Angler LE 220 2005 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 270 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 270 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 27,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Harris Flotebote Angler LE 220 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeHarris Flotebote
MakeHarris Flotebote
ModelAngler LE 22
ModelRoyal Heritage 27
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] - Detail22 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.53
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Inches21
Draft [max] - Inches22
Weight - Detail1,800 lbs
Weight - Detail3,390 lbs. Performance III Package: 3,705 lbs
Weight - kg816.47
Weight - kg1680.56
Weight - lbs.18
Weight - lbs.3705
Length [deck]22 ft
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet27
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 8 in. Pontoon: 27 ft
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters8.74
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches344
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 max115 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
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,230 lbs
Maximum capacity2,836 lbs. Performance III Package: 3,351 lbs
Maximum people9
Maximum people16 Performance III Package: 18
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon