Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Harris Flotebote Classic 220 I/O 2006 vs Harris Flotebote Classic 220 O/B 2005: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Harris Flotebote Classic 220 I/O 2006 vs Harris Flotebote Classic 220 O/B 2005 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 Classic 220 I/O 2006 at 22,0 ft versus Harris Flotebote Classic 220 O/B 2005 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Harris Flotebote Classic 220 I/O 2006 tips the scales at 3 050 lbs - 900 lbs more than the Harris Flotebote Classic 220 O/B 2005 at 2 150 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 225 hp, the Harris Flotebote Classic 220 I/O 2006 has a 105-hp advantage over the Harris Flotebote Classic 220 O/B 2005's 120-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Harris Flotebote Classic 220 O/B 2005 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Harris Flotebote Classic 220 I/O 2006 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 Classic 220 O/B 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Harris Flotebote Classic 220 O/B 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 14 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Harris Flotebote Classic 220 I/O 2006 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
ModelClassic 220 I/O
ModelClassic 220 O/B
Model Year2006
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail62 in. (Bimini/stern light down) 112 in. (Walk-on top w/ stern light down)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.84
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches112
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in.
Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in.
Draft [drive up] meters0.38
Draft [drive up] meters0.33
Draft [drive up] inches15
Draft [drive up] inches13
Draft [max] - Detail23 in.
Draft [max] - Detail21 in.
Draft [max] - Meters0.58
Draft [max] - Meters0.53
Draft [max] - Inches23
Draft [max] - Inches21
Weight - Detail3,050 lbs.
Weight - Detail2,150 lbs.
Weight - kg1383.46
Weight - kg975.22
Weight - lbs.3050
Weight - lbs.2150
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches264
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]22 ft.
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in.
Tube diameter25 in.
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max225 hp w/ Performance-III Package: 225 hp
Engine max120 hp W/Performance-III Package: 160 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people11 w/ Performance-III Package: 13
Maximum people14
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,925 lbs.