Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Harris Flotebote Classic 220 2007 vs Harris Flotebote Fisherman 230 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Harris Flotebote Classic 220 2007 vs Harris Flotebote Fisherman 230 2010 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 Fisherman 230 2010 at 23,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Harris Flotebote Fisherman 230 2010 tips the scales at 2 788 lbs — 503 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 Harris Flotebote Classic 220 2007 carries a rated maximum of 135 hp. Engine data for the Harris Flotebote Fisherman 230 2010 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 2007 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Harris Flotebote Fisherman 230 2010 caps at 12. 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 Fisherman 230 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeHarris Flotebote
MakeHarris Flotebote
ModelClassic 22
ModelFisherman 23
Model Year2007
Model Year201
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
Bridge clearance - Meters2.84
Bridge clearance - Meters1.57
Bridge clearance - Inches112
Bridge clearance - Inches62
Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in
Draft [drive up] - Detail14 in
Draft [drive up] meters0.33
Draft [drive up] meters0.36
Draft [drive up] inches13
Draft [drive up] inches14
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 - Detail2,371 lbs. Performance III Package: 2,788 lbs
Weight - kg1036.46
Weight - kg1264.61
Weight - lbs.2285
Weight - lbs.2788
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet23
Length - Inches11
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 5 in. (includes ladder) Pontoon: 23 ft
Length overall - Meters7.29
Length overall - Meters7.44
Length overall - Inches287
Length overall - Inches293
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameter25 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max135 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine model50 ELPT BF 4S EFI
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard150 hp with 25 in. tubes Performance III Package: 225 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31 gal. Performance III Package: 50 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Operational Info
Maximum people14 @ 1,927 lbs
Maximum people12
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,681 lbs. Performance III Package: 1,686 lbs