Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Harris Flotebote Classic 220 2007 vs Harris Flotebote Classic 220 I/O 2006: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Harris Flotebote Classic 220 2007 vs Harris Flotebote Classic 220 I/O 2006 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 2007 at 23,0 ft versus Harris Flotebote Classic 220 I/O 2006 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 - 765 lbs less than the Harris Flotebote Classic 220 2007 at 2 285 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 90-hp advantage over the Harris Flotebote Classic 220 2007's 135-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 2007 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 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Harris Flotebote Classic 220 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 14 passengers and at 23,0 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
ModelClassic 220 I/O
Model Year2007
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - DetailBimini / Stern Light Down: 62 in. Walk-On Top With Stern Light Down: 112 in.
Bridge clearance - Detail62 in. (Bimini/stern light down) 112 in. (Walk-on top w/ stern light down)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.84
Bridge clearance - Meters2.84
Bridge clearance - Inches112
Bridge clearance - Inches112
Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in.
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in.
Draft [drive up] meters0.33
Draft [drive up] meters0.38
Draft [drive up] inches13
Draft [drive up] inches15
Draft [max] - Detail21 in.
Draft [max] - Detail23 in.
Draft [max] - Meters0.53
Draft [max] - Meters0.58
Draft [max] - Inches21
Draft [max] - Inches23
Weight - Detail2,285 lbs.
Weight - Detail3,050 lbs.
Weight - kg1036.46
Weight - kg1383.46
Weight - lbs.2285
Weight - lbs.3050
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches11
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 11 in.
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Meters7.29
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches287
Length overall - Inches264
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in.
Tube diameter25 in.
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max135 hp
Engine max225 hp w/ Performance-III Package: 225 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people14 @ 1,927 lbs.
Maximum people11 w/ Performance-III Package: 13