Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Harris Flotebote Classic 220 O/B 2005 vs Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 270 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Harris Flotebote Classic 220 O/B 2005 vs Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 270 2008 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 2008 measures 28,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Harris Flotebote Classic 220 O/B 2005 at 22,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 270 2008 tips the scales at 3 390 lbs - 1 240 lbs less 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 175 hp, the Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 270 2008 has a 55-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 Royal Heritage 270 2008 is rated for 17 passengers, while the Harris Flotebote Classic 220 O/B 2005 caps at 14. 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 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Harris Flotebote Royal Heritage 270 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 17 passengers and at 28,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Harris Flotebote Classic 220 O/B 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 14 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeHarris Flotebote
MakeHarris Flotebote
ModelClassic 220 O/B
ModelRoyal Heritage 270
Model Year2005
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in.
Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in.
Draft [drive up] meters0.33
Draft [drive up] meters0.33
Draft [drive up] inches13
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 - Detail2,150 lbs.
Weight - Detail3,390 lbs.
Weight - kg975.22
Weight - kg1537.68
Weight - lbs.2150
Weight - lbs.3390
Length [deck]22 ft.
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet28
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 8 in.
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters8.74
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches344
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail62 in. (bimini/stern light down)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.57
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches62
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in.
Tube diameter25 in.
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max120 hp W/Performance-III Package: 160 hp
Engine max175 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard9.9 Mercury EL BF PK 4S
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,925 lbs.
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people14
Maximum people17 @ 2,454 lbs.
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon