Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Harris Flotebote Classic 220 2006 vs Harris Flotebote Cruiser 200 CX 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Harris Flotebote Classic 220 2006 vs Harris Flotebote Cruiser 200 CX 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 Classic 220 2006 measures 22,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 20,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Harris Flotebote Cruiser 200 CX 2011 at 2,0 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Harris Flotebote Classic 220 2006 tips the scales at 215 lbs — 213 lbs more than the Harris Flotebote Cruiser 200 CX 2011 at 2 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 Classic 220 2006 carries a rated maximum of 120 hp. Engine data for the Harris Flotebote Cruiser 200 CX 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 Classic 220 2006 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Harris Flotebote Cruiser 200 CX 2011 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 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Harris Flotebote Classic 220 2006 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 Cruiser 200 CX 2011 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 22
ModelCruiser 200 CX
Model Year2006
Model Year2011
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 - Detail62 in
Bridge clearance - Meters2.84
Bridge clearance - Meters1.57
Bridge clearance - Inches112
Bridge clearance - Inches62
Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in
Draft [drive up] - Detail12 in
Draft [drive up] meters0.33
Draft [drive up] meters0.3
Draft [drive up] inches13
Draft [drive up] inches12
Draft [max] - Detail21 in
Draft [max] - Detail21 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.53
Draft [max] - Meters0.53
Draft [max] - Inches21
Draft [max] - Inches21
Weight - Detail2,150 lbs
Weight - Detail2,000 lbs
Weight - kg975.22
Weight - kg907.18
Weight - lbs.215
Weight - lbs.2
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. Pontoon: 20 ft
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches252
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 maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard90 hp with 25 in. tubes
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum people14 w/ Performance-III Package: 16
Maximum people11
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,100 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon